How To Screw Up Your Podcast Audio Quality
Build a Big Podcast - The Marketing Podcast for Podcasters
Release Date: 03/03/2020
The Death Clock (Insider 228)
Build a Big Podcast - The Marketing Podcast for Podcasters
How China tariffs could impact your gear, viral death clock promotions, smarter cross-promotion strategies, storytelling upgrades, and the hilarious bad podcast guest action figure in this episode of Build a Big Podcast ... Why You Should Listen Why China’s tariff hike could quietly kill your podcast dreams unless you act now The death clock trick: what you can learn from a “dark” graphic to make your show go viral (and build your email list) Five storytelling secrets that hook listeners so they crave every episode (and beg for more) Why your competitors want you to...
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5 "Rules" for Great Podcast Artwork (Insider 227)
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Late-night recording realities, must-know rules for standout podcast artwork, creative promo ideas, and lessons from HBO's production magic in this episode of Build a Big Podcast ... Why You Should Listen The 5 unbreakable rules for podcast artwork that hook strangers and make your show impossible to ignore (break these rules and watch your show disappear into oblivion!) Why putting your face on your podcast art could be the #1 mistake crushing your downloads—even if you think you’re famous in your niche! How to create irresistible, thumb-stopping visuals—no art degree, big budget,...
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The Death of Local Media (Insider 226)
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David Hooper dives into podcasting authenticity, how AI is reshaping accents, the importance of staying true to your voice, and the opportunities in hyper-local content for podcasters in this episode of Build a Big Podcast ... Episode Topics How to protect your podcast's brand from being hijacked (or even stolen) What is authenticity in podcasting? Not what most people think ... Using AI to decode your audience? You should. Local media is dying. This is an opportunity for podcasters! How to embrace your authentic voice ... really Podcasting shortcuts you can use to simplify your...
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55% of Women Hate This Podcast (Insider 225)
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David Hooper shares tips for podcasters on filling unused ad space with public service announcements, using tools like Zoom's PodTrak 2, and automating episode notes and social media, all aimed at growing your podcast audience and monetizing your content in this episode of Build a Big Podcast ... Episode Topics Transform Your Podcast with Public Announcements USB Mic Innovations From College Radio to Podcasting: Leveraging Old Techniques for Modern Success Boost Podcast Growth and Income with Proven Marketing and Production Tips Affordable Podcasting: Create Great Content with Just...
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Gen Z Wants Audio Podcasts (Insider 224)
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Learn how to harness the power of audio to grow your podcast audience, connect with Gen Z listeners, and drive engagement with effective storytelling and marketing strategies in this episode of Build a Big Podcast ... Episode Topics Video vs. Audio Podcasting Marketing for Podcasters Gen Z's Audio Preferences Podcast Monetization Strategies Storytelling Techniques Tools for Podcast Production Editing in Podcasting You want these links ... See for personalized podcast growth assistance Episode Timestamps 03:06 Podcast Growth and Monetization Guide 08:11 Boost Podcast Reach...
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The Podcasting Treadmill (Insider 223)
Build a Big Podcast - The Marketing Podcast for Podcasters
David Hooper dives into strategies for podcast success, highlighting the balance between quality and quantity, the dangers of the "podcasting treadmill," and tips for boosting engagement and finding your voice as a podcaster in this episode of Build a Big Podcast ... Episode Topics Enhancing radio voice with cardio Importance of practice and confidence The podcasting treadmill explained Focusing on quality over quantity Engaging podcast titles Alternatives to Mailchimp Power of community and meetups You want these links ... See for personalized podcast growth...
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Podcast Audience Growth (Insider 222)
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The rise of AI as a tool for podcasters, the myth of YouTube as a podcast killer, the power of community, and shares tips on increasing podcast traffic while encouraging a focus on creativity over algorithms in this episode of Build a Big Podcast ... Episode Topics AI in podcasting The concept of a "podcast killer" YouTube's impact on podcasts Building a podcast community Using Riverside for podcasting Understanding "EEAT" for content creation. Differentiating YouTube and podcasting strategies You want these links ... See for personalized podcast growth assistance Episode...
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The Secret to Being a Top Podcaster (Insider 221)
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David Hooper explores the importance of showing up big for every podcast, harnessing AI for editing, building genuine audience connections, and validating your podcast ideas for success in this episode of Build a Big Podcast ... Episode Topics Perform every episode like a big show Marketing strategies for podcast growth AI's impact on podcasting and opportunities Importance of personal connections in podcasting Multi-platform presence for audience expansion Validating podcast ideas effectively Relationship advice for podcasters You want these links ... See for...
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Small Audiences, Cheap Equipment (Insider 220)
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David Hooper shares tips for podcasters on how to grow their audience, improve interview skills, and monetize their shows, highlighting the importance of life experience, consistency, and creating value for listeners in this episode of Build a Big Podcast ... Episode Topics Developing podcast interview skills Building a podcast audience Maximizing podcast equipment efficiency Utilizing Riverside.fm for recordings Personal growth as a podcast host Importance of listener interaction You want these links ... See for personalized podcast growth assistance Episode...
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The Magic of a Small Audience
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In this episode of Build a Big Podcast, David Hooper shares a personal story about Seal to illustrate the importance of valuing your true fans and making meaningful connections, even if your audience isn't massive yet. You want these links ... See for personalized podcast growth assistance The Newsletter for Podcasters Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click. Want more help growing your podcast audience?
info_outlineI finally (!!!) finished recording and editing the audiobook version of Big Podcast – Grow Your Podcast Audience, Build Listener Loyalty, and Get Everybody Talking About Your Show.
Then I ran into an issue...
Because I was punching in and editing some of the pauses, some of the "breathing noise" got chopped. And that sounds weird.
I knew it might be an issue, and it probably wouldn't have been a big deal had this been a book for people with a "normal" understanding of audio. But you're a podcaster and you have a more advanced ear.
So I've got a little bit more work to do on this...
I thought I might be crazy, so I sent a clip to Dave Jackson from School of Podcasting to get his opinion. He sent back the clip after running it through a "debreath" plugin, which did get rid of the breathing sounds, but took a little too much out.
In this episode, I play "before" and "after" clips and let you judge for yourself.
LESSON LEARNED: You can only do so much with your audio once it's on tape, so make sure you get something great on tape. Don't rely on automation of fixing things after the fact, because you may not have what you need to work with.
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