Listeners and podcasters connect: a case study. This is the story of how I communicated and became friends with the hosts of Buzzcast and Podnews Weekly Review (my favourite podcasts about podcasting) by commenting on the shows through boosts. Find podcasting resources , links and extra listening at Creativityfound.co.uk/podcasting Disclaimer Things change. Technologies improve. What is discussed in this episode is correct as of end 2024 or early 2025. Support the show You can financially suppor...
Mar 13, 2025•5 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast Gift micropayments (small amounts of money of your choosing) to the podcasts you love without leaving your modern podcast app. Boosts (we'll talk about streaming too soon!) are in-app payments that also serve as a discovery mechanism for shows. These micropayments, enabled by Bitcoin – which can be converted into local currencies – not only enhance the monetization potential for podcasters but also increase visibility for their content. By sharing boosts, listeners can let their networks know ab...
Mar 12, 2025•27 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast If we want podcast apps and hosting companies to implement the features we like, we need to communicate our needs directly—after all, they’re not mind readers! From simple feedback to organized group requests, we can encourage these platforms to embrace the Podcasting 2.0 features that we believe are beneficial to all. Persistence is key; by continually advocating for our needs, we can influence the uptake of 2.0 technology. So, let’s get proactive and show them we care about the features that m...
Mar 05, 2025•4 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast Let's look at the ways you can start tapping into the potential of podroll, even though the name and implementation of this feature are a bit up in the air!!! Tasks: Locate the podroll recommendations for Podcasting 2.0 in Practice Claim your show in TrueFans Add your own podroll recommendations in TrueFans See how Spotify does something similar – but not as good 😊 Add your own podroll recommendations with your hosting company Find podcasting resources , links and extra listening at Creati...
Feb 27, 2025•7 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast Recommend podcasts you value to your listeners and share the love. With podroll, creators can curate a list of shows that align with their content and audience interests. In this episode, Buzzsprout's Jordan Blair details how the 2.0 podroll feature can enhance discoverability and foster a sense of community among podcasters. We discuss practical ways to implement it, and get excited about its capacity to foster collaboration among podcasters, encouraging us to think creatively about our content...
Feb 26, 2025•8 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast Explore transcripts and chapters in Apple Podcasts. Locate transcripts on Apple Podcasts, find out how chapters appear there, and learn how to ensure your transcribed content is presented exactly as you intend by clicking that toggle. Tasks: Locate the transcript for an episode on Apple Podcasts. Revise legacy chapters: Apple Podcasts supports these but not 2.0 chapters. Instruct Apple Podcasts to display your own transcripts instead of their default option. Find podcasting resources , lin...
Feb 19, 2025•5 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast James Cridland shares insights on Apple's initiative to integrate transcripts into their podcasting platform, and discusses the process they use to do so, which includes allowing the podcaster to supply their own Podcasting 2.0 transcript. Cridland emphasizes the importance of providing high-quality transcripts that not only enhance the listening experience for all users, including those with hearing impairments, but also ensure legal compliance with accessibility laws. The episode further explo...
Feb 19, 2025•16 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast In making a transcript as instructed in the previous episode, you have possibly also generated suggestions for chapter markers. So, let's add the chapters to your audio file so the lovely modern podcast apps can display them to your audience. Task Manually input, or edit, chapter timestamps, headings, pictures and links. Find podcasting resources , links and extra listening at Creativityfound.co.uk/podcasting Disclaimer Things change. Technologies improve. What is discussed in this episode is co...
Feb 12, 2025•6 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast Explore how to find transcripts in modern podcast apps and how to make and upload transcripts as a podcaster. Tasks: Listeners Locate transcripts for episodes on modern listening apps. Search for key words or phrases. Tasks: Podcasters Make a transcript from your audio. Upload or copy and paste your transcript to your hosting company. Find podcasting resources , links and extra listening at Creativityfound.co.uk/podcasting Disclaimer Things change. Technologies improve. What is discussed in this...
Feb 06, 2025•8 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast How transcripts enhance accessibility and improve content discoverability. Ellie Rubinstein, head of Pocket Casts, explains how transcripts serve as written versions of podcast episodes, making them searchable and enabling better audience engagement. In a crowded content environment, by attaching transcripts to their episodes using the Podcasting 2.0 tags, podcasters can increase their reach and visibility on search engines. Additionally, 2.0 transcripts allow creators to maintain control over t...
Feb 05, 2025•13 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast Learn exactly how to donate money to your favourite shows using the funding feature on modern podcast apps, and, as a podcaster, how to set up this feature with your hosting company so your listeners can financially support you. Task: Listeners Find the funding symbol on some of the popular 2.0 listening apps. Task: Podcasters Set up your own funding link using hosts' inbuilt subscription offerings or by linking to your own payment page. Tell your listeners how they can financially support you u...
Jan 30, 2025•7 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast How the funding feature within Podcasting 2.0 streamlines listener support for podcasters. Captivate's Danny Brown explains how the funding model enhances interactivity by making it easier for fans to contribute financially, whether it’s through Patreon, Buy Me a Coffee, or direct payments. The conversation emphasizes the importance of reducing barriers between listeners and podcasters, allowing for various payment options that cater to individual preferences. Claire and Danny also discuss pract...
Jan 29, 2025•14 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast Look into the future as Daniel J. Lewis tells us all about super chapters and they potential they offer podcasters and podcast listeners. Earn some imaginary extra credit as you learn how super chapters could enable podcasters to incorporate polls, image galleries, and even formatted text blocks directly into their episodes. This innovation aims to enhance listener interaction by allowing them to engage with content, such as swiping through images or clicking on links, all while enjoying the aud...
Jan 24, 2025•14 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is all about how to navigate and make the most of chapters in relevant podcasting apps. Whether you're walking the dog or working out at the gym, you'll discover how easy it is to glance at your device and see not just the chapter title but also the associated image and links. Tasks Find the Play Screen on your podcast listening app – the gateway to a world of features! Locate chapter lists on a few of the podcast listening apps. Find podcasting resources , links and extra listening...
Jan 23, 2025•8 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast Chapters in podcasting are transforming the way listeners engage with audio content by allowing for a more interactive and visual experience. Daniel J. Lewis explains how these chapters function similarly to a slideshow, enhancing the listening experience with images and actionable links that can be updated independently from the audio file. This innovation not only helps listeners skip to the parts they care about most but also makes the content more accessible and engaging. As Daniel shares hi...
Jan 22, 2025•29 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast Learn about the history of podcasting in it's first and second iterations from James Cridland, and earn yourself some extra imaginary credit! In this chat James shares insights on the origins of podcasting, tracing its roots back to a blog post written by Adam Curry in 2001 and the subsequent collaboration with Dave Weiner to develop RSS technology for audio distribution. This collaboration was instrumental in democratizing audio content creation, allowing anyone with a microphone and a computer...
Jan 17, 2025•19 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast Modern podcast apps and hosting platforms that support Podcasting 2.0 features can significantly enhance the podcasting experience. I’ve assigned some light homework for both creators and listeners to familiarize themselves with these apps and explore their functionalities. Tasks Start putting into action what you learnt in 101 and 2.0: Podcast Basics by exploring modern podcast apps and digging deeper into your hosting company's capabilities. Submit your show to the Podcast Index. References ne...
Jan 16, 2025•9 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast Let’s talk about some very basic terminology around podcasting that will be beneficial as you progress through this podcast series. Podcasting 2.0 enhances the listener's experience through innovative features. Dave Jackson , a veteran in the podcasting world, discusses these advancements that bring more power to the listener. What is a podcast app/listener app? What’s the difference between a podcast app and a podcast player? What is a modern/Podcasting 2.0 podcast app? What is a hosting compan...
Jan 15, 2025•21 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast The concept of value for value in the podcasting world explores how listeners who gain value from a show can return that value in the form of time, talent or treasure – or all three, which. would be nice! David and Leila Medus share their experiences and insights of listener support for their show Fun Fact Friday , and discuss the importance of communicating this model to listeners, encouraging them to contribute in ways that resonate personally, such as sending thoughtful gifts or feedback. We ...
Jan 09, 2025•17 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Before we look into some of the monetization options within Podcasting 2.0, let's consider those that are traditionally recognized as income streams for podcasters. In this episode, Sarah Ferris and I discuss the pros and cons of: Paid advertising Sourcing sponsors Subscription models like Patreon, Buy Me a Coffee and Apple Subscriptions Affiliate marketing We also ask: How much can podcasters expect to get paid? How much extra work is needed – for example sourcing sponsors, preparing extra cont...
Jan 08, 2025•21 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Let's talk about the three main hurdles faced by podcasters and podcast listeners, and start to consider how Podcasting 2.0 can help us leap effortlessly over them. Before we get onto the features – or tags – of Podcasting 2.0 – basically the things that you can do – I want to focus on why you need them and how they can help you, without going into the details of what they are – yet. Features of Podcasting 2.0 can offer solutions to common problems that podcasts experience around: Discovery Inte...
Jan 02, 2025•19 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast Why have you made this podcast Claire? And why should we bother to listen? In this introductory episode of Podcasting 2.0 in Practice, find out who I am and why I chose to make this show. You'll also learn how the show works, since this is not a passive listen but an interactive course. Find podcasting resources , links and extra listening at Creativityfound.co.uk/podcasting Disclaimer Things change. Technologies improve. What is discussed in this episode is correct as of end 2024 or early 2025....
Jan 01, 2025•11 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast In this new course-style podcast we’ll look at the ways that Podcasting 2.0 features – also known as tags – can help podcast creators with discovery, interactivity, and monetization, and help listeners to support and contribute to the success of their favourite shows. I will be joining you in your learning as I chat with guest experts and ask the questions • What is the ‘thing’? • How can it enhance my listening or podcasting experience? • How do I do it? The show features ‘learning’ and ‘practi...
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