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In this episode, Shawn and Jen discuss the latest “podcasting is doomed” scenario by reviewing two articles that touch on it. Are they right? Or are they being overly dramatic? You decide! We also talk about that list of most influential podcasters that received a lot of negative comments, point you toward good sources for […] The post Podcasting is DOOMED! – PCN Show 033 appeared first on Podcaster News.

In this episode, Shawn and Jen ended up repeatedly coming back to the concept of an “engaged audience”. We touch on why you need one, how to keep it, and why ads are more tolerable for engaged listeners than for listeners who aren’t invested in your podcast. Links mentioned in this episode: * Podcasting? Why […] The post Engaged Audience – PCN Show 032 appeared first on Podcaster News.

In this episode, Shawn and Jen dig into some of the business related aspects of podcasting. They discuss that New York Times article (and a response to it), take a look at stats, and inadvertently show just how much influence iTunes really has. Links mentioned in this episode: * Podcasts Surge, but Producers Fear Apple […] The post In the Biz – PCN Show 031 appeared first on Podcaster News.

In this episode, Jen and Shawn discuss articles that give advice about the “behind the scenes” aspects of podcasting. Topics include the importance of editing, the importance of filing your taxes correctly, and the importance of properly registering for an awards event. Links Mentioned in this episode: * The Podcast Awards List of Podcasts that […] The post More Than Microphones – PCN Show 030 appeared first on Podcaster News.

In this episode, Shawn and Jen discussing “binge-listening”, touch on the recent NPR controversy, and bring up an often overlooked reason why it is important to transcribe your podcast episodes. Links Mentioned in this episode: * Listening is the New Watching: The Best Podcasts to Binge-Listen While You’re Traipsing Around Campus By Jasmine Kemper on […] The post Binging on Transcribed Advertisements – PCN Show 029 appeared first on Podcaster News.

In this episode, Shawn and Jen discuss misconceptions regarding iTunes “New and Noteworthy”, talk about something new from Audible, and point you toward some bizarre podcasts you may want to listen to. Links Mentioned in this episode: * There Is No #1 in iTunes Podcasts “New and Noteworthy” By Daniel J. Lewis on The Audacity […] The post Number One in iTunes – PCN Show 028 appeared first on Podcaster News.

In this episode, Shawn and Jen get into a discussion about ads and podcasting. This is an area that appears to be undergoing a “sea change” of sorts. There are companies that think the “renaissance of podcasting” means now is a good time to put ads into it. At the same time, the mechanisms by […] The post And Now A Word From Our Sponsor – PCN Show 027 appeared first on Podcaster News.

Shawn and Jen got into a lively discussion about podcasting that ended up going off on a tangent. They tried to rein things back in after that. The tangent was actually related to podcasting, so it could have been worse. Links mentioned in this episode: * Data confirm that podcasting in the US is a […] The post Off On A Tangent – PCN Show 026 appeared first on Podcaster News.

Shawn and Jen are back and bringing you an end of the year wrap up for podcasting. We highlight “Best Of” lists, take a look at how podcasting has changed, and consider what is coming for podcasting in 2016. Links mentioned in this episode: * The Ten Most Popular Podcasts of 2015 By Lisa Eadicicco […] The post End of the Year Podcasting Wrap Up – PCN Show 025 appeared first on Podcaster News.

Shawn and Jen have returned to bring you a round up of interesting podcast related news that didn’t get written up on the Podcaster News blog. This week, they discuss misinformation about podcasting history, podcasting tips (which may or may not be useful), podcasts for book lovers, and more. Links mentioned in this episode: * […] The post Fairy Tales, Muggles, and Shatner – PCN Show 024 appeared first on Podcaster News.

Shawn and Jen are back with another round up of all the podcast related news that didn’t get an official write-up on the Podcaster News blog. This week, we have news about: invisible listeners, crock-pot podcasting, and an ethical warning about the sandbox we all play in. Links mentioned in this episode: * The Podcasting […] The post Crock-Pot Podcasting – PCN Show 023 appeared first on Podcaster News.

We’ve decided to take things in a new direction with the Podcaster News Show, starting with this episode. Hosts Shawn Thorpe and Jen Thorpe will bring you a run-down of the podcasting related articles that we found interesting, but that didn’t get a write-up on the Podcaster News website. Links Mentioned in this episode: * […] The post Meta Explosion – PCN Show 022 appeared first on Podcaster News.

In this episode of the Podcaster News Show, I bring you more news about women in podcasting. This episode features Angela Misri, who is one of the hosts of the Ada’s Sisters podcast. (She hosts the show with Eden Spodek.) The show is a weekly podcast about technology and digital culture. Links mentioned in this […] The post Women in Podcasting: Interview with Angela Misri – PCN Show 021 appeared first on Podcaster News.

One way to add some content to your podcast is to bring in a news article. How you present that news story is important. In this episode, I give you five tips that will help you to present news in your podcast. Do it well, and your listeners may be inspired to send you their […] The post Tips for Presenting News on Your Podcast – PCN Show 020 appeared first on Podcaster News.

It’s been a couple months since I recorded an episode of Podcaster News Show. And now I’m back to drop a real bombshell. Podcasting: I still love it! During the episode, i talked a little bit about my history with the medium and how grateful I am that I’m able to make (an albeit meager) living […] The post I Still Love Podcasting! – PCN Show 019 appeared first on Podcaster News.

Do you hate the sound of your own voice? That can be a big problem for podcasters, especially if they intend to edit their own show. In this episode, I explain a bit about the biology that makes your voice sound different to you when you hear a recording of it. I also share a […] The post What to Do if you Hate the Sound of your Own Voice – PCN Show 018 appeared first on Podcaster News.

In this episode of Podcaster News, I give you five tips that will encourage your listeners to interact with your podcast. All of these tips are easy to do and can be very effective. Links mentioned in this episode: @PodcastingNews @Queenofhaiku Image by Andreas Cappell on Flickr. The post 5 Tips to Encourage Listener Interaction – PCN Show 017 appeared first on Podcaster News.

In this episode of Podcaster News, I bring you more news about women in podcasting. This episode features Lady Emma who one of the hosts of the All Things Azeroth podcast. The show is about news and opinions about things happening in the World of Warcraft video game. Links mentioned in this episode: All Things […] The post Women in Podcasting: Interview with Lady Emma – PCN Show 16 appeared first on Podcaster News.

iTunes. Love it or hate it, we’re stuck with it as podcasters. Of course, iTunes is great when it works. But what about all of those times that an iTunes listing isn’t updating properly? Or how about when you need to change an RSS feed that controls an iTunes Store listing? Yeah, there are resources out […] The post It’s Time For an iTunes User Portal for Podcasters – PCN Show 015 appeared first on Podcaster News.

In this episode of Podcaster News, I share with you some tips for doing interviews. I’ve done several interviews with women in podcasting for Podcaster News and have learned how to make an audio interview, or an “email interview”, a success. Links mentioned in this episode: * @Podcasting News * @Queenofhaiku The post Interview Tips – PCN Show 014 appeared first on Podcaster News.

It seems like podcasters deal with a lot of anxiety when it comes to media and website hosting. It’s understandable, as those two things are highly important when it comes to podcasting. I tried to answer the question, “Will your hosting company be here forever?” If you’re dealing with your own angst over this issue, […] The post Will Your Podcast Hosting Company Be Here FOREVER? – PCN Show 013 appeared first on Podcaster News.

In this episode of the Podcaster News Show, I bring you more news about women in podcasting. This episode features Miki Strong who is the host of the Unemployable Woman podcast. It isn’t about coping with unemployment! Instead, her show is for women entrepreneurs who want to be their own boss instead of working for […] The post Women in Podcasting: Interview with Miki Strong – PCN Show 012 appeared first on Podcaster News.

There’s been a lot of talk lately about crowdfunding platforms for podcasting. It seems like new platforms are coming online all the time. I decided to compare some of these services, looking at the features they have to offer and what kind of fees they charge. I ranked my findings in first, second and third […] The post Crowdfunding Platform Shootout – PCN Show 011 appeared first on Podcaster News.

In episode ten of the Podcaster News Show, I continue my Women in Podcasting series by pointing you towards directories and other online resources that will help you to find podcasts that are hosted by women. Before you can listen to someone’s podcast, you have to be able to find it. Add some women’s voices […] The post Women in Podcasting: Where to Find the Women – PCN Show 010 appeared first on Podcaster News.

In episode nine of the Podcaster News Show, I decided to turn things around a little bit. Usually, I interview a woman who is a podcaster. This time, I have enlisted the help of Shawn Thorpe (a fellow Podcaster News contributor) to help me interview … well… myself. It dawned on me that I’ve been […] The post Women in Podcasting: Interview with Myself – PCN Show 009 appeared first on Podcaster News.

In response to the article I posted yesterday about the recent dust up between PodcastOne and Stitcher, I was contacted today by a PodcastOne rep who said that the company’s Chairman/CEO, Norm Pattiz, was willing to do an interview to try and shed some light on the situation. I’m presenting that interview today (with Norm’s […] The post Norm Pattiz of PodcastOne: “We were looking at acquiring Stitcher.” – PCN Show 008 appeared first on Podcaster News.

In episode seven of the Podcaster News Show, I bring you more news about women in podcasting. This episode features an interview with Lisa Louise Cooke a woman whose name is well recognized in genealogy circles. She is involved in three podcasts that focus on genealogy and family history. Links mentioned in this episode: Genealogy […] The post Women in Podcasting: Interview with Lisa Louise Cooke – PCN Show 007 appeared first on Podcaster News.

Social media maven Chris Brogan recently made some podcasting news when he published a blog post called “Dear Podcaster.” In that post, Chris gave some advice to podcasters based on his own experiences in being interviewed on many podcasts. I decided to take a look at this advice and provide some thoughts of my own. […] The post A Podcaster’s Response To Chris Brogan – PCN Show 006 appeared first on Podcaster News.

Episode Five of the Podcaster News Show was hosted by me, Jen Thorpe. In this episode, I bring you more news about women in podcasting. This episode features Xia, co-host of The Sundering podcast. She is also involved with World of Podcasts. The second World of Podcasts event will take place in November of 2014. […] The post Women in Podcasting: Interview with Xia – PCN Show 005 appeared first on Podcaster News.

Welcome to episode 4 of the Podcaster News Show. In this edition, I decided to step away from the relative comfort of my dedicated production studio and go basic, recording only with my iPad and a free app called Recorder. I did this as an exercise to show that it isn’t really necessary to invest […] The post What Do You Really Need To Start A Podcast? – PCN Show 004 appeared first on Podcaster News.

Episode 3 of the Podcaster News Show was hosted by me (Jen Thorpe). In this episode, I bring you more news about women in podcasting. This episode features Sarah Reeson, whom World of Warcraft players may know as “The Godmother”. She is putting together a huge podcasting project that involves asking players of World of […] The post Women in Podcasting: Interview with Sarah Reeson – PCN Show 003 appeared first on Podcaster News.

Episode 2 of the Podcaster News Show was hosted by me (Jen Thorpe). In it, I bring more news about women in podcasting. This episode featured Daisy, from Lazy Daisy Quilts, which is a podcast that is primarily about quilting. Links mentioned during this podcast: Lazy Daisy Quilts @PodcastingNews @Queenofhaiku The post Women in Podcasting: Interview with Lazy Daisy Quilts – PCN Show 002 appeared first on Podcaster News.

Welcome to the debut episode of the Podcaster News Show, a podcast produced by the editors of Podcaster News. In this episode, Shawn and Jen Thorpe ask the question, are you obsessed with getting into iTunes New & Noteworthy? It seems like in recent months, more and more podcasters are talking about getting into New […] The post Are You Obsessed With New & Noteworthy? – PCN Show 001 appeared first on Podcaster News.

Hi! I’m Jen Thorpe, and I am happy to be a part of Podcaster News. I started podcasting in 2005 and never stopped. Over the years I’ve been involved in podcasts on a variety of topics including music, video games, and “personal/journal” types of shows. My motivation to do a show is because it is […] The post Jen Thorpe Intro appeared first on Podcaster News.

My name is Jackson Rogers. I’m a podcast veteran of about eight years. I’ve produced a number of my own podcasts in that time, but I’ve really stepped it up in the last year. During this time I’ve also been making podcasting my day job, working as a podcast producer, doing everything from creating content, […] The post Jackson Rogers Intro appeared first on Podcaster News.

Hello, I’m so pumped to be part of Podcaster News. One of my very first shows was hosted here (I’ve done over 21 shows with over 2000 episodes under my belt). I run the School of Podcasting which is the Internet’s first website dedicated to helping people launch successful podcasts. My podcast about podcasting (the […] The post Dave Jackson Intro appeared first on Podcaster News.

Hi, I’m Jeff Brown. Before launching my first podcast last year (I do expect there to be others eventually) I made my living as a radio broadcaster. I am an award-winning on-air personality, production director, and copywriter. In July 2013, I launched the Read to Lead Podcast, a top 10 Business and top 3 Career […] The post Jeff Brown Intro appeared first on Podcaster News.

Scott Hertzog here. It is awesome to be a part of this Podcaster News community, an endeavor to bring you the latest news, equipment reviews, and ideas coming out of the podcasting industry. I posted my very first podcast in August of 2008, though my audio engineering and producing roots go back to 1993. Over […] The post Scott Hertzog Intro appeared first on Podcaster News.

My name is Shawn Thorpe and I’m excited to be on board as a contributor here at Podcaster News! I posted my first podcast in January/2005 and have been active in and around podcasting ever since. Over the last few years, I’ve focused a lot of my time on doing audio editing for others. But […] The post Shawn Thorpe Intro appeared first on Podcaster News.

Podcaster News is launching over the next few days. We are a little thin on content, because we are starting out from scratch. Do you want to contribute to PodcasterNews.com drop me an email @ [email protected]. Welcome to PCN. The post Todd Cochrane Intro appeared first on Podcaster News.