And That's a Wrap...
As Audience comes to an end, we're signing off with a collection of podcasting tips from our season 3 guests
Feb 01, 2024•11 min
Audience
Each episode of Audience goes behind the scenes of all kinds of podcasts to uncover the creative process that powers audio creators.
Audience is a Castos Original Series that is hosted, produced and edited by Stuart Barefoot.
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Episodes
Feedswap: Podcast Perspectives
We're excited to collaborate with our friends at The Podglomerate and their show, Podcast Perspectives: How does the Washington Post share sweeping stories through audio? Today on the podcast, we’re excited to feature a conversation from Podcast Perspectives, produced by our friends at The Podglomerate (the podcast firm specialized in producing, distributing, and monetizing podcasts for high-profile clients including Freakonomics Radio, PBS, NPR stations, Harvard Business School, and more). Podc...
Dec 21, 2023•27 min
A Psychedelic Western with David Weinberg
On this episode of the Audience podcast, Stuart and David talk about his limited series, Dreamtown, the Story of Adelanto. David shares his expertise on podcasting and storytelling in general. It can be difficult to tell someone else’s story compassionately and compellingly. Dreamtown aims to do that for–not only–the main character, but also the town of Adelanto. He also touches on the importance of being able to explain your podcast in one sentence, what to do when your story evolves during the...
Dec 14, 2023•37 min
Audio and Artifacts with Tania Mohammad
Stuart talks to Tania Mohammad, the host and producer of the award-winning podcast, Undiscarded: Stories of New York . They talk about how audio can be used to bring artifacts back to life and how objects can tell bigger stories. If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to Castos.com/podcast . And as always, if you’re enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support t...
Dec 07, 2023•34 min
Asking "Dumb" Questions with Christopher Linnane
Today, Stuart and Chris Linnane discuss Chris' podcast The Parlor Room , and what it's like to talk to experts. Chris lives his life surrounding himself with smart people on purpose. For some people, that can lead to imposter syndrome. Chris uses it to motivate him to do better. He also talks about his background in music, what makes The Parlor Room stand out from other podcasts, and the value of video in podcasting. Chris Linnane is the creative director of Harvard Business School Online (HBS O...
Nov 30, 2023•36 min
3 Clips Re-Air: Drilled: Rigorous Audio Journalism (ft. Amy Westervelt)
As we continue to work on new Audience episodes, here's an episode from one of our other shows, 3 Clips. It first aired on September 6, 2021, was hosted by Jay acunzo and was produced/ edited by Cherie Turner Amy Westervelt is a print and audio journalist and environmentalist; she founded the podcast network Critical Frequency, which raises up important but often overlooked voices; and she is the executive producer and host of the critically acclaimed show Drilled. The through line here is that ...
Nov 23, 2023•41 min
Laughing at Ourselves with Charles Austin
On this episode of the Audience podcast, Stuart talks to Charles Austin about the comedy podcast, Episode One. Episode One is a satirical podcast that started out as just a funny passion project for three friends. After a while, they realized that they had an idea that could possibly take off. E1 is a podcast starring Andrew, Branson, and Charles. Each episode is the first—and only—episode of a failed podcast that never existed. Today, Stuart and Charles talk about what it takes to make a funny ...
Nov 16, 2023•36 min
Hostiness with Elaine Appleton Grant
On this episode of the Audience podcast, Stuart and Elaine talk about her podcast "Sound Judgment" and what it takes to be a great host. (Stuart gets a lesson from an expert.) Elaine uses her experience as a lifelong journalist to help hosts become better at what they do, no matter the genre. Elaine Appleton Grant is the CEO of Podcast Allies, an audio storytelling consulting, production and training company helping public media, NGOs, social impact and higher ed organizations make beautifully c...
Nov 09, 2023•35 min
A Novel Concept with Bethanne Patrick
Today Stuart talks to Bethanne Patrick about her podcast, Missing Pages. Being a critic of your professional industry can go one of two ways, horribly wrong or positively eye-opening. Bethanne’s podcast, Missing Pages, is all about the controversies in the publishing industry. From the way that big publishers treat their authors, to plagiarism, to scams, to literal snake oil salespeople, the publishing industry is no stranger to controversy. Bethanne dives deep into these controversies while als...
Nov 02, 2023•37 min
3 Clips Re-Air: Creating With Sensitivity
While we work on new episodes, here's an episode from another Castos Original, 3 Clips. It firt aired in October of 2021, was hosted by jay Acunzo, produced by Andrea Muraskin and was edited by Stuart Barefoot. --------------------- The World needs more sensitive creators. Content that moves the world, moves listeners and make things better. And you know what? That doesn’t have to come in the form of some epic narrative. It can be stories from daily life. The seemingly innocuous details of our d...
Oct 26, 2023•53 min
A Podcast About (Almost) Everything with Anisa Khalifa
On this episode of Audience, Stuart talks to Anisa Khalifa about her podcast, The Broadside, which is a podcast that covers a variety of different topics. Anisa talks about her career in radio and podcasting and how she and her team work to develop great stories in order to fully immerse listeners in each of their stories. While most of the stories on The Broadside cover topics that are centered in North Carolina, the themes are universal so everyone can get value and information out of each epi...
Oct 19, 2023•30 min
Creating Moments with Rick Wimberly
Today, Stuart chats with Rick Wimberly about how to create great moments during a podcast. He is a great storyteller and, boy, does he have some interesting stories to tell. Between the behind the scenes stories from his career in radio, to his stories about being a government sales consultant, he is a natural storyteller. In this episode of the Audience podcast, Rick talks about the skills he transfers over to podcasting, what it means to be a good storyteller, and how to find those good moment...
Oct 12, 2023•25 min
The Stories Food Can Tell with Melissa Hall
On this episode of the Audience podcast, Stuart and Melissa talk about the podcast, Gravy and how it's a springboard to bigger stories. Gravy tells the stories of the changing American South through the foods we eat. It showcases a South that is constantly evolving, gives voices to the unsung folks who prepare and serve everyday foods, and challenges stereotypes. From how KFC is succeeding in China to the story behind sweet potato vodka, the culture of The South is both varied and wide-reaching....
Oct 05, 2023•28 min
Re-Air: Realism in Audio Fiction
As we continue work on new episodes, let's listen in on an episode from August of 2022. ***************************** Some of the best, most diverse, and talented audio creators alive make their living creating audio fiction. Shows like Welcome to Nightvale, Limetown, and Alice isn’t Dead, just to name a few, weave complex story arcs, colorful characters, and of course, great production value for listeners. We’re all lucky these shows exist. Northwoods Baseball Sleep Radio is firmly in the realm...
Sep 28, 2023•27 min
Looking for Wonder with Aaron Millar
On this episode of the Audience podcast, Stuart and Aaron Millar discuss his travel and adventure podcast, Armchair Explorer. On his podcast, Aaron showcases some of the world’s greatest adventurers. He shares their stories and their journeys to help inspire his listeners. Today he talks about how he curates each topic and episode, shares his message and motivation behind Armchair Explorer, and talks about how we don’t have to go out to the Gobi desert to find adventure. Pulling great stories fr...
Sep 21, 2023•38 min
Passion and Compassion with Jenna Flanagan
On this episode of Audience, Stuart chats with Jenna Flanagan about her podcast, After Broad and Market, a show about what happens when the dust settles after a crime. Twenty years ago, the Newark community was rocked by the death of a young lesbian black teen named Sakia Gunn, or was it? Why wasn’t there more of an outcry? What were the reasons behind the silence and the lack of compassion from the public? In After Broad and Market, Jenna explores these questions and more, highlighting the effe...
Sep 14, 2023•47 min
Fiction Reveals Truth with Jonathan Mitchell
Jonathan Mitchell, the creator and producer of The Truth takes Stuart and the listeners behind the scenes of this award winning fiction anthology. Audio drama and audio fiction is a different podcast animal and it takes a keen ear to create a podcast with such an authentic feel. On this episode of the Audience podcast, Stuart and Jonathan talk about Jonathan’s creative process, his philosophy on radio and the musicality of speech, and what it takes to adapt a story from the page to a podcast. If...
Sep 07, 2023•36 min
Introducing Creative Architects by Castos
Introducing Creative Architects by Castos. Join creative entrepreneur Angela Hollowell as she talks to the creators shaping the future of the creator economy through education, community and tech. Presented by Castos Full Episodes of Creative Architects Watch on YouTube
Aug 10, 2023•34 min
Re-Air: Hearing Pictures with Allen Clark
RE-AIR: As we work on new episodes for season 3, listen in on this episode from November 17, 2022. Stay tuned to this feed more updates about Audience and Castos ______ On this episode of the Audience podcast, Stuart chats with photographer Allen Clark about photography, his journey as an artist and as a podcaster, and what it’s like to photograph a president. Allen is well-known as an artist who will do anything to capture the perfect image. He has built a name for himself behind his lens, but,...
Jul 20, 2023•47 min
3 Clips Re-Air: You Heard Me Write: Structure Sets Us Free (ft. Kacie Willis)
We are currently between seasons, so in the meantime, enjoy a re-air from another Castos Original: Every so often we come across a show so refreshing, so original, it revamps our whole idea of what a podcast can be. Before the Covid-19 pandemic, Atlanta-based sound designer Kacie Willis made her living from live theater. In 2020, Kacie found herself stuck at home without any gigs – and, like many of us, watching people hide behind screen names to attack each other on the internet. So Kacie creat...
Jun 29, 2023•52 min
Do No Harm with Jasmyn Morris
Stuart talks to journalist Jasmyn Morris, the host and producer of a limited series called Hitman. They discuss true crime as a genre, Jasmyn's background in reporting, and journalistic ethics. Also in this episode, Stuart curates a conversation between Jasmyn and Tiffani Horn, someone impacted by the events of Hitman. If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to Castos.com/podcast . And as always, if you’re enjoying the show please...
Jun 15, 2023•49 min
Season 2 Podcasting Tips
As we prepare to wrap up season 2, this week's episode features many of our guests's podcasting tips. Next week's episode will be the final episode of season 2 featuring Jasmyn Morris from the podcast, 'Hitman.' Stuart and Jasmyn will be discussing journalistic ethics, particaurly as they relate to the true crime genre. If you want to listen to Hitman it's linked below. https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-hit-man-45764628/
Jun 08, 2023•10 min
Beyond the Big Screen with Jenny Turner Hall
Stuart talks with director, writer and producer, Jenny Turner Hall about her groundbreaking kids' podcast, The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel . They also discuss how Speilberg films influenced her work and some of her other projects like Marvel's Wastelanders: Wolverine . If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to Castos.com/podcast . And as always, if you’re enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think ...
Jun 01, 2023•31 min
Re-Air: Immersive Storytelling with Morgan Givens
This episode is a re-air from November of 2022. We're currently working on new episodes, but if you missed Morgan's episode the first time around, this is worth your time. **************** In this episode of the Audience podcast, Stuart talks with Morgan Givens about how he uses field recordings and immersive sound design to create unique episodes that come to life for his listeners. Morgan shares the relatable story of Antoine in his fiction podcast, Flyest Fables . Flyest Fables is more than j...
May 25, 2023•50 min
When Objects Tell Human Stories, with Shin Yu Pai
Stuart talks with Shin Yu Pai about her podcast Ten Thousand Things from KUOW Public Radio. They discuss how commonplace objects can tell much broader stories. While she might be new to podcasting, Shin Yu’s background in poetry, art, and writing adds depth to her content as well as craft a new experience for listeners. Shin Yu is the writer, host, and producer of Ten Thousand Things – a podcast on Asian American stories for KUOW Public Radio, Seattle’s NPR affiliate station. Ten Thousand Things...
May 18, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Honoring a Legacy with Joe Skinner
Stuart talks to Joe Skinner, the host and producer of PBS's American Masters: Creative Spark. Storytelling is everywhere and provides more than just entertainment for the masses. On this episode of Audience, Stuart and Joe chat about Joe's interview process and how he creates engaging and thought-provoking episodes. He also goes in-depth about what it is like to have partnerships with companies like PBS and collaborate with a team. Joe's background is in film documentaries and he currently serve...
May 11, 2023•31 min
Entertainment in a Time of Crisis with Emily Y. Wu
Stuart talks to Emily Y. Wu, the co-founder of Ghost Island Media to talk about the podcasting scene in Taiwain, and why entertainment is important in a time of crisis. Emily talks about why Taiwan has been in the news for the past few years and what sorts of conversations need to happen in order to stay knowledgeable and instigate change. What will it take in order for the West to understand what is going on across the world? Podcasting is an incredible medium that covers everything from art, t...
May 04, 2023•38 min
Introducing The Limelight, a Castos Original Series (plus a preview for our next episode.)
Introudcing The Limelight, a new Castos Original series. The Limelight is a short form audio and video series that talks to Castos customers and other podcasters, about the things that make them and their shows excellent and unique and interesting. This is our newest podcast from the Casto original series. Here at Casto, we're building a whole network of podcasts, all serving the purpose of educating, inspiring, and, and motivating you as a podcaster and a creator to live your best podcasting wo...
Apr 27, 2023•3 min
Hearing the Past with Tricia Vita
Stuart chats with Tricia Vita, from the Coney Island History podcast, about how an oral history archive was converted into a podcast series. Oral histories are important, not just for preserving and honoring the past, but also because we can learn from these memories. They can also spark important intergenerational conversations between families. Tricia talks about what it’s like to create thematic episodes using short, spontaneous interviews. She also talks about what makes Coney Island so spec...
Apr 20, 2023•45 min
More Than a Hobby at The Place to Be
Today Stuart talks to Eric and Adam from The Place to Be, a Seinfeld Podcast. There are plenty of fan-made podcasts about cult TV shows, but The Place to Be is unique in that it combines multiple different formats: from interview to trivia to banter. Eric and Adam talk about the tight-knit Seinfeld community and about what made the show so iconic and timeless. Alongside fellow Seinfeld fan Stuart, they also answer some trivia questions, talk about how to connect with listeners, and what they lov...
Apr 13, 2023•46 min
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