"The Unexpected Lessons From Podcast Growth Nobody Warned Me About" — Franky Corcoran | Ep 116

If you’ve ever wondered how creative backgrounds in theater can spark new life into a podcast, this episode is for you. I sit down with Franky Corcoran, the host of the Corcoran Entertainment Show, to talk about taking a local arts brand online when the world shut down. You’ll hear about building a podcasting workflow from scratch, and how to let the audio shine without getting lost in video production. You’ll also hear about Franky’s candid approach to learning as you go—sharing why he kept his early “rough” episodes online, and how he steadily improved the show’s quality. We also discuss the real payoff of listener engagement in a crowded podcast landscape.A few takeaways podcasters will get from this episode:How to decide between focusing on audio-only versus video podcasting, and why simplicity can win out for solo hosts.The importance of quality over quantity, and how to continuously improve without erasing your early work.Creative ways to keep your podcast and other projects connected—like turning theater shows into behind-the-scenes episodes.Connect With Franky CorcoranInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/corcoranentertainmentTwitter: https://twitter.com/frankycorcoranIf My Podcast Story speaks to you, consider subscribing so you never miss an episode. And if you have a moment, leaving a review helps more people discover the stories shared here. Your support truly means a lot.There’s more to every story than what you hear on the episode. Join the My Podcast Story newsletter to receive thoughtful takeaways, episode extras, and personal notes that don’t make it into the show. It’s a quiet way to stay inspired between listens.Sign up here: https://mypodcaststory.com/joinIf the stories you hear on My Podcast Story bring you inspiration, clarity, or simply a moment of connection, consider supporting the podcast by buying me a coffee. Every contribution helps me continue sharing the journeys of podcasters from around the world.Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/wisdomhqWant to be a guest on My Podcast Story? Send Wisdom Okonkwo a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/mypodcaststoryChapters00:00 Meet Franky Corcoran and His Journey01:46 Launching the Corcoran Entertainment Show02:42 From Theater to Podcasting During COVID04:12 Choosing Audio Over Video05:52 Inside a Typical Podcast Episode08:13 Tools, Workflow, and Getting Better12:39 The Many Roles Franky Balances14:42 Grant Support and Setting Up the Studio18:36 Blending Theater and Podcasting22:03 How Affiliates and Sponsors Work26:09 Growing the Show and Standout Episodes30:42 Upcoming Projects and Playwriting33:33 Biggest Personal Benefits of Podcasting35:17 Overcoming Creative Doubts36:25 Advice to the Three-Years-Ago Host37:41 Where to Listen and Final Thoughts