Podcast Pontifications

Who better to inspire fledgling podcasters than a podcaster at the top of their game! But for seasoned podcasters who want to get better, the value of playing follow the leader can quickly fade.

Many podcasters want to get better at podcasting. The fact that you're reading this article or have listened to the accompanying audio episode is a strong indicator that you want to get better at podcasting. And if you are actively engaging with the Advancing Podcasting community on Discord, it’s a near-certainty that you wish to get better at podcasting.

Learning from the best in our craft seems logical. But in fact, history is littered with examples of why that’s often a terrible idea.

Wayne Gretzky, arguably the greatest NHL player to ever lace up the skates, wasn’t a good coach, losing more games than he won in four years. 

Stephen King's book On Writing is a memoir, not a “how-to-write-books-the-way-Stephen-King-writes-books” book

Yngwie Malmsteen cannot, in fact, teach how to shred just like Yngwie Malmsteen.

Working actors tend not to flock to masterclasses taught by actors with multiple academy awards on their mantle. 

That’s because, generally speaking, these pro-created curriculum target beginners or those who just want to dabble. Those looking for shortcuts to make them feel like they’re better than they were before.

And there’s nothing wrong with that. But those resources are for dabblers and beginners providing marginal improvements without imparting any of the stepping stones that lead to further improvements. And that’s all the beginner or dabbler typically wants.

But for podcasters wanting to get serious about their career, the educational bits aimed at beginners are of little value. Especially when the podcasting pro you want to learn from is putting out 101-level content. 

So where are, exactly, the resources that help serious podcasters get better? How do we get the information we need to keep improving our craft so that we too can someday reach the top of our game? I’d love to hear what you’ve personally found helpful to move you to the next level. And I’ll have a few to share with you for the rest of this week.

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Support For Abortion Rights

While Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th. Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions. Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few. You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit donations4abortion.com. If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources: 1. ShoutYourAbortion.com is a campaign to normalize abortion. 2. DontBanEquality.com is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions. 3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics. 4. PlanCPills.org provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet. 5. Choice.CRD.co has a collection of these resources and more. We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.

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