Episode #022 We give you our Top 10 MAPCON from Atlantic City takeaways. We talk about where we’ve been for the past few weeks We introduce Podwrecked’s new tagline: Survive Your Podcast! What did we learn? Tim: Clear/Clarity - An aspects of podcasting you need to be clear (Intro/Outro, Show notes, Purpose, Why) Kyle: The Future is Local and you need to double down on your niche - Meetups, Localized Content, Live Recording, Weekly FB Hangouts Tim: Utilize tech to the fullest (Instagram, FB Live,...
Sep 26, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Episode #021 Dave helps us understand why creating hundreds of episodes and millions of minutes of audio is the secret to becoming better at podcasting. We discuss strategies for surviving that “Big Oops” after you hit publish on an episode. We tell you what happens when you overwrite your audio file versus reposting your fixed episode. Special Guest Friend of the Show (and Hall of Fame Podcaster) Dave Jackson stops by Where to find Dave Jackson School of Podcasting Power of Podcasting Ask the P...
Jun 28, 2019•58 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Episode #020 We talk about why there is a lot of chaotic movement going on between big podcast networks that some see as a podcasting bubble . Only we looked up the definition of “bubble” and disagree. We see a trend where when a big podcast network loses star players they start searching to supplement their content losses. We explore how the same behavior happens in all other media too: movie studios, TV networks, radio stations, and now podcasting! We discuss why networks constantly poach othe...
Jun 17, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Trailer Podwrecked | Life is too short for bad podcasts! Howdy! We are Kyle Bondo and Timothy Kimo Brien, the co-hosts of Podwrecked , where we teach new podcasters how to navigate the ebb and flow of the podcast industry. We are also the co-founders of Gagglepod, a podcast education company that is encouraging a new generation of podcasters to express themselves through podcasting. We want to help streamline the end-to-end podcasting process and make it easier for people to not only start a pod...
Jun 13, 2019•1 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Episode #019 We celebrate our second year of doing Virginia Podcaster’s Association (VAPODA) meetups at Germanna Community College! VAPODA becomes our new platform for teaching podcasting to podcast newbies We explore what happens when we looked up a new podcaster’s podcast using PocketCast - We learn that different podcasts can have the same name! We throw Friend of the Show Mathew Passy a whole lot of love! The Word of the Day is “conversating” (Triple-Word Scrabble Score) Introducing “Tim the...
Jun 11, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Episode #018 We translate eight different podcasting languages and try to make them easy for anyone to understand. Did we do that? You tell us! What did we learn? DAW or not to DAW? Interview questions that matter The “Pick-Your-Brain over Coffee” free masterclass request The “This show is not for me” 1 Star listener Podcaster jargon (LUFS, Heil PR-40, ID3) questions in Facebook Paid hosting versus Free hosting Hey, Bra! I just uploaded and got 10,000 downloads! Is that normal? It Depends… Lengt...
May 20, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Episode #017 We highlight eight podcasting lessons learned every podcaster will experience What did we learn? The first interview where you forgot to hit record The first time you podfaded a podcast The first time you take someone’s phone and subscribe them to your show The first podcasting conference we attended The first 5-hour editing session for only 15-minute show removing ums The first piece of equipment The first time you are interviewed by a podcaster The first time you record a question...
Apr 26, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Episode #016 We explore the Kidcast podcasting landscape for a growing audience of younger listeners. We touch on marketing to children and why it’s Kidcast monetization is a sensitive topic. We end by discussing the potential for creating smart kids using podcasting as an educational platform. What did we learn? Both Kyle and Tim agree that there are not enough Kidscasts. Kyle talks about how the Kidcasts world is still a Blue Ocean when it comes to your podcast production strategy. We discover...
Apr 15, 2019•55 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Episode #015 We question the reasons behind why Luminary tweeted: “Podcasts don’t need ads” , then apologized and then deleted the tweet. This leads to a conversation that begins with, “Well, is Luminary technically correct? The best kind of correct?” We then weigh the pros and cons of having skip buttons in apps and if listeners are skipping most podcast ads. Tim talks about how a podcast ad led him to buy a new product based on the host’s recommendation — and how it worked out well! What did w...
Apr 05, 2019•57 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Episode #014 We talk about the top three categories that have the most shows. This leads to talking about why some categories are at the bottom of the list. We then move into talking about the podcasts that produce the most episodes. We finish off the show by talking about why your primary category is a factor in podcast discovery. What did we learn? The number one category in Apple Podcasts iTunes Directory is Religion and Spirituality: Christianity . Choose a category that your audience will t...
Mar 29, 2019•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 14
Episode #013 We talk about the three principles of naming a podcast We explore the things that mess every podcaster up when they get to name their show. We talk about how limiting Apple Podcasts search is right now and how that won’t last forever. What did we learn? Be original, allow for growth, and don’t be too abstract. Pick a name - You can always change it later. Do the work of trying to find a good name because it is the first thing your potential audience sees. Google wasn’t Google until ...
Mar 15, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Episode #012 We talk about Podcasting Live both as a location idea and in front of an audience. We explore the challenges and pitfalls that can befall a live performance. We talk about our own experiences both recording a live show and seeing other podcasters record live shows. What did we learn? A live show is like going to a real play or concert. Seeing your favorite podcasters live is not always what you expect but is like meeting your heroes. Your podcast heroes are very approachable. Live p...
Feb 28, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Episode #011 We talk about the top Patreon podcasters and how much they are making a month (Spoiler Alert: It’s a lot!) We explore why Patreon bonus content works for your audience We dig into the data and see what the most successful podcasters are doing to make Patreon profitable. What did we learn? Bonus material matters. Podcast longevity matters. Being active on social media takes on a whole new meaning when it comes to Patreon podcasters. Creating good content is still the main thing. Crea...
Feb 20, 2019•52 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Episode #010 We experiment with recording our podcast from a local coffee shop and discover that people like to ask questions when you put microphones on the table. We dig into the data within Dan Misener’s article that supports why the podcasting long game strategy is STILL TRUE! We explore what behaviors are causing so many podflashes, podfades, and podwrecks. What did we learn? There is no such thing as an overnight podcasting hit. Shows that have big audiences tend to do “these things” and h...
Feb 11, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Episode #009 We talk about Google’s June 2018 announcement of their stand-alone podcasting app launch. We do some thinking on why 55 percent of all US users and 86 percent of the world are on phones with the Android OS, but Google Podcasts only account for only 0.9 percent of total listens. Why? What did we learn? The biggest complaint about Google Podcasts is that it’s an app and not native to Android OS like Apple Podcasts is to iOS. Even if someone DOES download the app, does the app have eve...
Jan 18, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Episode #008 We explore the rise in True Crime podcasts We ask the question, “What is the difference between a journalist, reporter, commentator, and podcaster?” We talk about the thinking behind how and why podcasters need the same ethical education and standards as journalists What did we learn? Podcasters should take a serious look at Ethical Storytelling and Reporting standards Anyone producing a podcast about news, true crime, or non-fiction should obtain press credentials We think that Tru...
Jan 14, 2019•57 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Episode #007 We talk about what is in store for Podcasting in 2019 Tim and Kyle go through all their Podcast Industry predictions for 2019 (so far) Then we include a bunch more we’ve been thinking about Finally, we do our lightning round of 5 more predictions What did we learn? We think 2019 is going to be a good year for podcasting We also think that 2019 is going to be a good year for starting a podcast We believe that 2019 will show us that podcasting is not there yet… but it is getting close...
Jan 04, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Episode #006 We talk about how financial and access barriers to educational materials can be reduced by podcasting What did we learn? The number of educational podcasts is growing Open Educational Resources (OER) can now add podcasts to their list of textbooks, streaming video, simulations, courseware, and software Teachers can benefit their students by making lectures, exercises, and examples freely available Teachers can help students learn with content that can be retained, reused, revised, r...
Dec 14, 2018•52 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Episode #005 You have a right to free speech, but you don’t have a right to be heard We talk about deplatforming content based on what you find disagreeable who gets to decide what is disagreeable What did we learn? Podcasting is one of the last mediums for truly free speech Hate Speech is hard to define If you host podcasts you need to be upfront about your Terms of Service . To keep it fair, if you start banning content on the so-called “Alt-Right”, then you have to start banning content on th...
Dec 07, 2018•50 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Episode #004 What is the ideal length for your podcast? What did we learn? Podcasts are getting longer overall Why they are getting longer overall is still unknown The podcast length is based on content and what your audience wants Podcast length is highly dependent on the content Additional Reading I analyzed 10 million podcast episodes to find the average length Is There an Ideal Length for Podcast Episodes? – TAP305 Fewer Words = Better Podcast Support the Show Every episode is a work of pass...
Nov 30, 2018•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 4
Episode #003 We find out what it means if podcasts can only be listened to via a paywall subscription What did we learn? Exclusive content will go the Netflix route That content will be highly targeted People are tired of having to navigate multiple paid content providers Additional Reading What’s next for podcasting subscriptions and exclusives Support the Show Every episode is a work of passion that requires a lot of coffee! We research, read, record, mix, edit, and produce every episode ourse...
Nov 23, 2018•53 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Episode #002 We talk about how the word panoply is impossible to say and mispronounce it approximately 50+ times We explore why Panoply — the company — fired all their podcast staff We come up with some conspiracy theories of how and why Malcolm Gladwell is leaving Panoply We give our perspectives on what we think the iHeartRadio acquisition of Stuff Media means What did we learn? Don’t let something get too big that if it were to end or walk away it would destroy your entire podcast Know what y...
Nov 16, 2018•54 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Episode #001 We talk about what Podwrecked is about We explore reasons and solutions behind why podcasters Pause, Padfade, and eventually Podwreck We give our perspectives on what we think the infamous “600,000 active podcasts” actually means We get into what it would mean if Amazon suddenly started hosting podcasts What did we learn? We can co-host a podcast AND produce our personal podcasts too. Two are better than One. Tim (aka Tim-Ra-damus ) makes a prediction saying Amazon will jump into th...
Nov 06, 2018•59 min•Season 1Ep. 1
