My first 2 recordings this year have been with co-hosts, which is great, so today's episode is about that. But first, some updates from the industry and myself 01.35 Spotify has introduced ratings. This blog post by Anchor explains how it works and has some suggestions of how to make the best of it. Podcast ratings on Spotify: An easy way to make a good first impression—and draw in new listeners Remember that some platforms say that if you mention one, you need to mention them too! Something to ...
Jan 16, 2022•32 min•Ep. 16
Pilar talks about some of her adventures when recording and editing an episode, as well as a more holistic decision she made about content. The 2nd part of the episode covers the 4th part of episode production: consolidation. You can now sign up to the newsletter here: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/y9r4k6 Mis-adventures in recording I talk about a recent problem with the tech recording for Gastronostalgia . I couldn't get into the recording app, I tried 2 browsers and even the ...
Dec 12, 2021•38 min•Ep. 15
As I share my recent adventures in editing episodes, I hope there will be plenty for you to take away. In this episode, I talk about why I make certain editing choices, the minimum you need to learn if you want to edit yourself, or the different ways in which you can work with an editor. There are even some real-time examples recorded as I went along. I've started a new format for the co-hosted episodes I do with Maya for the 21st Century Work Life podcast. https://www.virtualnotdistant.com/podc...
Nov 28, 2021•33 min•Ep. 14
In this episode I cover a few updates and then cover some updates that all have to do with Recording. I hope you can learn something from them. I've signed up to Storyblocks to access sound effects. I've also added 21st Century Work Life and Management Café to the Virtual not Distant Facebook page. At the moment, only US-based listeners can listen through the mobile app. The 21st CWL podcast episodes now involve FOUR people in their creation . And final update: the Adventures in Podcasting websi...
Nov 15, 2021•31 min•Ep. 13
In this episode, I talk about my latest adventures in podcasting and share what you need to think about when preparing your episodes. Gastronostalgia is going well, we've recorded our weekly episodes until mid January 2022, which is such a great (and unusual) feeling! We also released our first episode with a "full menu". We've incorporated an "apperitif", as listeners (mainly our friends) were requesting more content! When we listen to a podcast, if we don't know the hosts, it helps us feel lik...
Nov 01, 2021•29 min•Ep. 12
Today I share what's involved in the podcast episode production process: from having an idea to appearing in listeners' ears. Facebook continues to play strong in audio, with an "audio hub", which includes not just podcasts, but also "rooms". This is one space to look out for, thinking about different ways in which us audio people can find new audiences. Much of this is still only relevant to the US, and to mobile apps, but worth keeping an eye out on. Audio continues to be strong, and it looks ...
Oct 18, 2021•33 min•Ep. 11
Even though I've been trying to keep these episodes short, the last episode was 30 minutes long. I'd like to keep them short as a challenge for myself, and also, because there are so many shows out there that you might want to check out quite a few! Today I'll talk through my adventures, with reference to 3 pieces of news: - Did you know that YouTube is hiring its first executive focused only on podcasts? https://www.slashgear.com/youtube-podcast-plans-could-muddle-things-over-at-google-again-06...
Oct 11, 2021•19 min•Ep. 10
In today's episode, I talk about NaPodPoMo, what it means to improve your voice as a podcast host, as well as industry and my own updates. To start with, an inspiring tweet I came across on my feed , it's in Spanish, so here is the translation. "A podcast is more than a distribution format - it has to do with your narrative, with your business, and above all with the ability to communicate a message in an intimate and personal way." Partly, this is due to the fact that audio is a medium that doe...
Oct 04, 2021•28 min•Ep. 9
In this episode, I talk about how great it is that listeners feel more like old acquaintances than strangers when you first meet them, and how developing relationships with listeners is one of the unexpected benefits of podcasting. (I'd love to hear from you by the way: here's my contact page .) I've started working on Gastronostalgia - working with a co-host is hard work, as you develop your personas and dynamics. (It's also a lot of fun by the way!) At 12.37 mins, I go into how to create your ...
Sep 27, 2021•21 min•Ep. 8
Today's episode is packed with news, and a little bit of commentary too! Joe Rogan, confined to Spotify, is losing influence Your own influence as host Using music to cover your difficult edits Amazon Music's helpful email Zencastr Introducing Smart Filters: Remove Long Pauses Samsung's new app I'm particularly happy to see this one: Head of Podcasts at the Prison Radio Association in the UK. Check out the job in the PodJobs.net website , And my own updates! I'm starting a new show in Spanish, a...
Sep 20, 2021•20 min•Ep. 7
In today’s show, I follow up on some things I brought up in last week’s episode, specifically, I’ll talk a bit about show notes and I’m also going to talk about knowing the terms and conditions of the services you’re using. I’ll also talk about a small experiment I’m doing with Buzzsprout (affiliate link), the platform where I’m hosting this show. My own adventures: editing episode from a live conversation that had all been recorded on one track. I talk about the different functions of show note...
Sep 13, 2021•19 min•Ep. 6
In this episode, I explain why I have Buzzsprout as my media host, and how long it took for the show to appear in Apple Podcasts and other podcast apps. (Hint, not long at all!) Beware of allowing your podcast host to submit directly to Apple, as you might lose control of your show. Best to do this through https://podcastsconnect.apple.com/ I now need to start publishing the episodes (through an embed code) over at adventuresinpodcasting.com. I'm using BlueHost for the hosting of that website, w...
Sep 06, 2021•14 min•Ep. 5
Pilar talks shares how she decides how much to edit her own speech. And, what about guest interviews? How much should you edit them and what do you do if you don't think a guest interview is fit for your show? Looking for a podcast media host? Give Buzzsprout a try. (affiliate link)
Aug 30, 2021•14 min•Ep. 4
In this episode Pilar shares her own set up, providing (hopefully) some ideas on how to set up your recording space, as well as a quick overview of the episode production process. She mentions the Rode-NT USB microphone, Auphonic , and Buzzsprout (links 1 & 3 are affiliate links).
Aug 23, 2021•13 min•Ep. 3
In this episode: why the best way to decide how much to niche down and what angle to take with your podcast is to start, and see where your show and your listeners take you and why we shouldn't call a piece of audio a "podcast". Pilar also has some advice for recording with guests, and on using Zoom for recording your podcast.
Aug 21, 2021•8 min•Ep. 2
In this episode, Pilar gets behind the microphone to share one of the greatest joy of podcasting: gaining new insights as you record.
Aug 21, 2021•8 min•Ep. 1
