Podcasting 2.0 in Practice
by Claire Waite Brown
In this course-style podcast we’ll look at the ways that Podcasting 2.0 features – also known as tags – can help podcast creators with discovery, interactivity, and monetization, and help listeners to support and contribute to the success of their favourite shows.If you're looking for answers to the questions:What is the feature?Why is it good?How do I do it?You're in the right place.Don't expect an easy ride; there is homework!
Episodes
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Chapters: Apple Update
With Apple Podcasts now supporting chapters for all shows, do you know what chapters are, why they could be good for your podcast, or how to make them? I explain all: from what you'll see from Apple's auto-generated chapters or ones made by the podcaster using the Podcasting 2.0 standard, to the...
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Wallets Update: Holiday Homework
Turn tokens in your TrueFans digital wallet into money you can spend in the outside world. Now that the withdraw to Stripe function is live in TrueFans, I walk you through how to easily convert the money your listeners have sent you via super comments and streaming into money in your bank…
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Boosts Update: Holiday Homework
Let's have a look at what's changed in the way you can boost, comment or super comment in modern podcast apps. This is an update episode, and so connects directly with a previous episode of Podcasting 2.0 in Practice. If you don’t know what I’m talking about then I recommend you listen to the...
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Podroll Update: Holiday Homework
A few updates from one of my favourite Podcasting 2.0 features today: Podroll – or Recommendations. Exciting news, Pocket Casts has joined TrueFans in supporting this feature. I’ll walk you through how you can find these recommendations on the show screen and what they mean for your podcasting...
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Transcripts Update: Holiday Homework
The way to find a transcript for a podcast on Pocket Casts and Fountain has changed, and here's what you need to know. This is an update episode, and so connects directly with a previous episode of Podcasting 2.0 in Practice. If you are new to the subject of Podcasting 2.0, it would be a great…
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Funding Update: Holiday Homework
Pocket Casts has rolled out support for the funding tag, making it easier than ever for listeners to support their favourite podcasts. This is an update episode, and so connects directly with a previous episode of Podcasting 2.0 in Practice. If you are new to the subject of Podcasting 2.0, I…
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Chapters Update: Holiday Homework
We hone in on how to locate the Chapters feature in the Fountain app. This is an update episode, and so connects directly with a previous episode of Podcasting 2.0 in Practice. If you are new to the subject of Podcasting 2.0, I highly recommend that you complete the Podcasting 2.0 in Practice...
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Basics Update: Holiday Homework
You can now find TrueFans in the App Store or Play Store. This is an update episode, and so connects directly with a previous episode of Podcasting 2.0 in Practice. If you are new to the subject of Podcasting 2.0, I highly recommend that you complete the Podcasting 2.0 in Practice course. This is...
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Claire's Conclusion
The unexpected finale. A reflection on the twists and turns of this project, a last piece of homework, and lots of thank yous. Let me know what you want to hear next! Find podcasting resources, links and extra listening at Creativityfound.co.uk/podcasting Disclaimer Things change. Technologies...
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Is That It?
As we start to wind up this podcast course highlighting just a few Podcasting 2.0 features that I think will be most useful for podcasters and listeners, and the easiest to get to grips with and actually make work, I hope to have whet your appetite and left you wanting to know what to expect for...
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The Tech Stuff
Now that you understand what some of the Podcasting 2.0 features do, it's time to learn a little about how they get there! Sam Sethi joins me to explain more about the RSS feed, tags, the namespace and the Podcast Standards Project. Find podcasting resources, links and extra listening at...
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Wallets: Homework
How to deposit 'real' money to the TrueFans and Fountain podcast apps so you have funds for boosting and streaming should you want them. You'll also learn how creators can withdraw funds they've received from lovely fans. Tasks: Top up your TrueFans wallet. Open a Strike account. Deposit funds to...
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Wallets
Now you've got the hang of sending micropayments to podcasts through boosts, super comments or by streaming, perhaps you'd like to top up your digital wallet with money so you can continue with all that good work of supporting creators? PLUS, when listeners send micropayments to podcasters they...
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Streaming: Homework
Learn how to stream payments per minute to creators, including setting the amount you want to pay on an episode-by-episode basis or as a default payment for all the podcasts you listen to. Tasks: Turn streaming on and off on modern listening apps. See what episodes have been streamed. Set an…
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Streaming
You can support any podcast by paying small amounts per minute of listening time by enabling the streaming option in Podcasting 2.0 listening apps. Fountain.fm's Oscar Merry joins me to explain how this support mechanism works, and how it can make a big difference to the creators you love without...
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Boosts: Homework
Learn how to send boosts, comments, and super comments – without dipping in to your own physical wallet, yet – to deserving creators. Tasks: Locate boost/comment/super comment options on modern listening apps. Open a wallet within Fountain or TrueFans. Earn a few 'freebie' sats. Set default...
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Boosts: Extra Credit
Listeners and podcasters connect: a case study. This is the story of how I communicated and became friends with the hosts of Buzzcast and Podnews Weekly Review (my favourite podcasts about podcasting) by commenting on the shows through boosts. Find podcasting resources, links and extra listening…
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Boosts
Gift micropayments (small amounts of money of your choosing) to the podcasts you love without leaving your modern podcast app. Boosts (we'll talk about streaming too soon!) are in-app payments that also serve as a discovery mechanism for shows. These micropayments, enabled by Bitcoin – which can…
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Power to the People
If we want podcast apps and hosting companies to implement the features we like, we need to communicate our needs directly—after all, they’re not mind readers! From simple feedback to organized group requests, we can encourage these platforms to embrace the Podcasting 2.0 features that we believe...
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Podroll: Homework
Let's look at the ways you can start tapping into the potential of podroll, even though the name and implementation of this feature are a bit up in the air!!! Tasks: Locate the podroll recommendations for Podcasting 2.0 in Practice Claim your show in TrueFans Add your own podroll recommendations…
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Podroll
Recommend podcasts you value to your listeners and share the love. With podroll, creators can curate a list of shows that align with their content and audience interests. In this episode, Buzzsprout's Jordan Blair details how the 2.0 podroll feature can enhance discoverability and foster a sense…
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Transcripts: Extra Credit Homework
Explore transcripts and chapters in Apple Podcasts. Locate transcripts on Apple Podcasts, find out how chapters appear there, and learn how to ensure your transcribed content is presented exactly as you intend by clicking that toggle. Tasks: Locate the transcript for an episode on Apple Podcasts....
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Transcripts: Extra Credit
James Cridland shares insights on Apple's initiative to integrate transcripts into their podcasting platform, and discusses the process they use to do so, which includes allowing the podcaster to supply their own Podcasting 2.0 transcript. Cridland emphasizes the importance of providing...
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Chapters: Podcasters' Homework
In making a transcript as instructed in the previous episode, you have possibly also generated suggestions for chapter markers. So, let's add the chapters to your audio file so the lovely modern podcast apps can display them to your audience. Task Manually input, or edit, chapter timestamps,...
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Transcripts: Homework
Explore how to find transcripts in modern podcast apps and how to make and upload transcripts as a podcaster. Tasks: Listeners Locate transcripts for episodes on modern listening apps. Search for key words or phrases. Tasks: Podcasters Make a transcript from your audio. Upload or copy and paste...
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Transcripts
How transcripts enhance accessibility and improve content discoverability. Ellie Rubinstein, head of Pocket Casts, explains how transcripts serve as written versions of podcast episodes, making them searchable and enabling better audience engagement. In a crowded content environment, by attaching...
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Funding: Homework
Learn exactly how to donate money to your favourite shows using the funding feature on modern podcast apps, and, as a podcaster, how to set up this feature with your hosting company so your listeners can financially support you. Task: Listeners Find the funding symbol on some of the popular 2.0...
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Funding
How the funding feature within Podcasting 2.0 streamlines listener support for podcasters. Captivate's Danny Brown explains how the funding model enhances interactivity by making it easier for fans to contribute financially, whether it’s through Patreon, Buy Me a Coffee, or direct payments. The...
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Super Chapters: Extra Credit
Look into the future as Daniel J. Lewis tells us all about super chapters and they potential they offer podcasters and podcast listeners. Earn some imaginary extra credit as you learn how super chapters could enable podcasters to incorporate polls, image galleries, and even formatted text blocks...
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Chapters: Homework
This episode is all about how to navigate and make the most of chapters in relevant podcasting apps. Whether you're walking the dog or working out at the gym, you'll discover how easy it is to glance at your device and see not just the chapter title but also the associated image and links. Tasks...
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Chapters
Chapters in podcasting are transforming the way listeners engage with audio content by allowing for a more interactive and visual experience. Daniel J. Lewis explains how these chapters function similarly to a slideshow, enhancing the listening experience with images and actionable links that can...
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101 and 2.0: Extra Credit
Learn about the history of podcasting in it's first and second iterations from James Cridland, and earn yourself some extra imaginary credit! In this chat James shares insights on the origins of podcasting, tracing its roots back to a blog post written by Adam Curry in 2001 and the subsequent...
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101 and 2.0: Homework
Modern podcast apps and hosting platforms that support Podcasting 2.0 features can significantly enhance the podcasting experience. I’ve assigned some light homework for both creators and listeners to familiarize themselves with these apps and explore their functionalities. Tasks Start putting…
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101 and 2.0: Podcast Basics
Let’s talk about some very basic terminology around podcasting that will be beneficial as you progress through this podcast series. Podcasting 2.0 enhances the listener's experience through innovative features. Dave Jackson, a veteran in the podcasting world, discusses these advancements that…
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Value for Value
The concept of value for value in the podcasting world explores how listeners who gain value from a show can return that value in the form of time, talent or treasure – or all three, which. would be nice! David and Leila Medus share their experiences and insights of listener support for their…
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Traditional Monetization
Before we look into some of the monetization options within Podcasting 2.0, let's consider those that are traditionally recognized as income streams for podcasters. In this episode, Sarah Ferris and I discuss the pros and cons of: Paid advertising Sourcing sponsors Subscription models like…
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How Will This Help Me?
Let's talk about the three main hurdles faced by podcasters and podcast listeners, and start to consider how Podcasting 2.0 can help us leap effortlessly over them. Before we get onto the features – or tags – of Podcasting 2.0 – basically the things that you can do – I want to focus on why you…
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What to Expect
Why have you made this podcast Claire? And why should we bother to listen? In this introductory episode of Podcasting 2.0 in Practice, find out who I am and why I chose to make this show. You'll also learn how the show works, since this is not a passive listen but an interactive course. Find...
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What is Podcasting 2.0, how do I use it, and why should I bother?
In this new course-style podcast we’ll look at the ways that Podcasting 2.0 features – also known as tags – can help podcast creators with discovery, interactivity, and monetization, and help listeners to support and contribute to the success of their favourite shows. I will be joining you in…
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About this show
In this course-style podcast we’ll look at the ways that Podcasting 2.0 features – also known as tags – can help podcast creators with discovery, interactivity, and monetization, and help listeners to support and contribute to the success of their favourite shows.If you're looking for answers to the questions:What is the feature?Why is it good?How do I do it?You're in the right place.Don't expect an easy ride; there is homework!
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