THIS SHOW IS CURRENTLY ON HIATUS - PLEASE ENJOY THE ARCHIVE OF CONTENT FOCUSED ON MAKING PODCASTING BETTER. Where plenty of podcasts about podcasting (PAPs) tell you what to do, Podcast Pontifications gives you what to think about in podcasting. These insightful forward-looking episodes have one central tenet: Podcasting needs to be made better, not just easier. Designed for the working podcaster, these short-form episodes get you thinking about the future of podcasting and how you can better prepare yourself -- and your shows -- for the future. The goal is simple: help you develop critical thinking skills needed to make the best future-proofed podcast you can with the tools of today. Plus a few sneak previews of what might be coming tomorrow. Hosted by Podcast Hall of Fame Class of 2022 inductee Evo Terra.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodsights - https://podsights.com/privacy
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 5 days 3 hours 11 minutes
episode 266: Mid-Level Podcasters' Biggest Mistake: Complacency
If you’re stuck just below the threshold of commercial viability with your podcasting efforts, you may be better served looking inward than outward to push you over the brink that brings in a wave of new listeners.
episode 267: Dealing With The Skeletons In Your Podcasting Closet
Sure, your podcast sounds great now. But what about all those episodes where it wasn’t perfect? What about the advice you gave before your opinions changed? Do you worry about those un-enlightened jokes you told for shock value?
episode 268: Paywalls, Podcasting, and Prejudice
Eventually, many podcasters have to make a choice between fame, fortune, and famine. OK, that last one less choice and more unfortunate reality. For the other two, there’s always the paywall option. Should you consider it?
episode 269: Podcasting Through The COVID-19 Crisis
At the risk of sounding alarmist, COVID-19 is likely something we’ll all have to deal with. And while discussing the virus’ impact on podcasting might seem trivial, it’s good risk mitigation to be prepared.
episode 270: Podcasting's Hollowed-Out Middle Class
For as democratic as the medium is, podcasting isn’t immune to a widening gap between the have and the have-nots. But is the hollowing-out a natural or unnatural phenomenon? And what are podcasters to do about it?
episode 271: Knives Out! Podcast Fiction Vs The World
There’s a lot of drama in the podcast fiction world. And a lot of comedy. And while this genre of podcasting often times has the toughest time being accepted, it also enjoys perhaps the biggest collaborative spirit among creators and listeners alike.
episode 272: The Primary Politics of Podcasting
Even if you’re turned off by the whole affair, podcasting can learn valuable lessons from America’s political primary process. When you swap out “voters” with “listeners”, the similarities snap into focus.
episode 273: Balancing Skepticism & Support At A Podcast Conference
Yes, I think you, as a working podcaster, should attend a podcast conference if you can find the budget for it. The chance to build connections among, swap ideas with, and learn from other podcasters is reason enough to go. (And if we met while I was there and the sticker I gave you was enough to entice you to check this out, welcome!)
Beyond the personal connections, podcast conferences are used by many podcasters as an immersive learning experience...
episode 274: Growing Your Podcast By Solving Someone's Pain
Never underestimate the power of helping people fix what’s broken in their lives or their business. Not only is it the right thing to do, it’s a heck of a way to grow your podcast.
episode 275: Your Podcast Is #1. Now What?
What term do you want your show to rank #1 for? OK, other than “podcast”. Business podcast? Political Podcast? Hey, someone has to do it, so why not you? But are you ready for the realities of life at the top of the list?