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DB Media
by Danny Brown
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Episodes
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Stop Starting Every Podcast Episode the Same Way
Enjoying the show? Support it here. Your podcast intro might be familiar to regular listeners, but could it be delaying the reason someone pressed play? In this episode, I look at how to get to the good stuff sooner without losing the consistency your audience expects. Products I Use for One…
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The Zune Was Better Than We Gave It Credit For
Enjoying the show? Support it here. Remember the Zune? Microsoft's answer to the iPod never came close to matching Apple's success, but it had some interesting ideas of its own. From wireless music sharing to a social listening community, the Zune tried to make music discovery about more than…
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Your Podcast Doesn't Have to Be for Everyone
Enjoying the show? Support it here. Trying to make your podcast appeal to everyone can actually make it less interesting. In this episode, I look at why knowing who your podcast is really for can help you create better content, promote your show more effectively, and build a more engaged…
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Artifacts: Season 3 Trailer
Enjoying the show? Support it here. Season 3 of Artifacts is going back to the things that started it all. This season, I'm looking at the technology, games, objects and pieces of internet culture we remember - from the Zune and MiniDisc to LaserDisc, the Game Boy Camera and Choose Your Own...
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Should You Pay to Enter Podcast Awards?
Enjoying the show? Support it here. Thinking about entering a podcast award that charges an entry fee? In this episode, I look at when paying to enter can be worthwhile, what to check before submitting, and the warning signs that an award may not be worth your money. Products I Use for One Minute...
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Bonus: This Week in Fandom History
Enjoying the show? Support it here. I recently discovered This Week in Fandom History, a podcast exploring the history of fandom, internet culture and the communities that grow around the things people love. It felt like such a natural fit for the Artifacts audience that I wanted to introduce you...
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Your Podcast Newsletter Needs a Reason to Exist
Enjoying the show? Support it here. Your podcast newsletter can be much more than a weekly announcement that a new episode is out. In this episode, I look at some of the ways you can make your newsletter more useful, personal, and worth opening. Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note:...
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Gopher: The Internet We Almost Had
Enjoying the show? Support it here. Before the Web became the Internet as we know it, there were other ways of finding your way around. Gopher was one of them - a menu-driven system that made it easier to explore information across the early Internet. For a while, Gopher was a genuine competitor…
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The Shareware Games That Asked Us to Trust Them
Enjoying the show? Support it here. Before app stores, digital storefronts and endless in-game purchases, there was shareware. You could get a game for free, play it, and decide whether it was worth sending money to the person who made it. In this episode of Artifacts, I look back at shareware...
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Don't Pay for Podcast Downloads You Can't Explain
Enjoying the show? Support it here. Podcast promotion can promise big numbers, but bigger downloads don't necessarily mean a bigger audience. In this episode, I look at some of the warning signs that your podcast promotion may be generating questionable traffic, why download-to-listener ratios...
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The Home Videos We Never Meant to Keep
Enjoying the show? Support it here. There was a time when recording video felt like an event. Then cameras got smaller, digital storage made recording easier, and suddenly we were capturing the ordinary moments too - family dinners, holidays, kids playing, conversations and afternoons that didn't...
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Don't Build Your Podcast on Someone Else's Platform
Enjoying the show? Support it here. Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts and other platforms can be fantastic ways to discover and grow your podcast. But what happens when they change the rules? In this episode of One Minute Podcast Tips, I look at why it's important to build a direct relationship…
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Why Owning Software Used to Feel Different
Enjoying the show? Support it here. Do you remember when software came in boxes? Before downloads, cloud accounts, and subscriptions, buying software meant bringing something home. A box. A disc. A manual. Maybe a registration card. And somewhere inside was that tiny product key you absolutely...
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Give Your Podcast Permission to Breathe
Enjoying the show? Support it here. AI editing tools can save you hours of work - but they can also make your podcast sound over-edited if you're not careful. In this episode of One Minute Podcast Tips, I share why it's important to quality-check AI edits, embrace natural pauses and…
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Let Your Analytics Shape Your Call to Action
Enjoying the show? Support it here. When you promote your podcast, are you making it as easy as possible for people to listen? In this episode of One Minute Podcast Tips, I explain how your podcast analytics can help you choose the best app to use in your calls to action, making it easier for...
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Which Podcast Monetization Option Is Right for You?
Enjoying the show? Support it here. One question I see a lot is: 'What's the best way to monetize my podcast?' And it really depends on where your podcast is right now. So let's look at the options that are best for you. Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these may contain affiliate...
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The Archive: Season 1 Reflections
Enjoying the show? Support it here. Season 1 may have come to an end, but the archive is still open. In this special bonus episode, Danny reflects on the journey that began with a Dreamcast and grew into something much bigger than a podcast about old technology. Looking back at the stories behind...
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Is Your Podcast Download Spike Real?
Enjoying the show? Support it here. A sudden spike in podcast downloads is exciting - but is it genuine audience growth or something else? In this episode of One Minute Podcast Tips, I share some simple ways to investigate unusual download spikes, spot potential bot traffic, and better understand...
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7 Podcast Experts Share Their Best Advice
Enjoying the show? Support it here. Today sees episode 150 of One Minute Podcast Tips. Instead of hearing from me, I invited some of the people whose work I really respect to share one piece of podcasting advice they think every creator should hear. Featuring insights from Arielle Nissenblatt,...
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When the Internet Belonged to Us
Enjoying the show? Support it here. The early internet wasn't polished. It was messy. Colourful. Sometimes impossible to navigate. And it was filled with websites, profiles, and pages created by people who simply wanted to make something that felt like their own. In the Season 1 finale of...
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Your Listener Only Wants One Thing
Enjoying the show? Support it here. As podcasters, it's easy to get caught up in microphones, editing, download numbers, and the latest trends. But your listeners are asking a much simpler question: Is this worth my time? In this episode, I share why focusing on the listener experience will…
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Before We Pressed Start
Enjoying the show? Support it here. Before games taught us how to play, there were instruction manuals. Folded inside the box, they were more than just guides to the controls. They introduced us to new worlds, told stories, shared artwork, and built excitement long before we ever pressed the…
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When the Internet Lived in One Room
Enjoying the show? Support it here. Before we carried the internet in our pockets, it lived in one place. The family computer. Whether it sat in the corner of the living room, the spare bedroom, or the family office, it was a shared space where homework, games, emails, music, and late-night...
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How to Come Up With a Year's Worth of Podcast Content
Enjoying the show? Support it here. One of the questions I see podcasters ask all the time is: "How do I come up with enough content ideas?" But for me, that's the wrong question - because you don't need hundreds of random topic ideas. You just need to ask the right question. Here's one that…
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The Lost Art of Midnight Launches
Enjoying the show? Support it here. Standing outside a store at midnight shouldn't be memorable. And yet, for millions of people, it was. Before digital downloads, launch day was an event. Whether it was a new console, a highly anticipated game, a blockbuster movie, or a must-have album, midnight...
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Reverb and Echo Aren't the Same Thing
Enjoying the show? Support it here. Reverb and echo are often used as if they mean the same thing, but they're actually very different audio issues. In this episode of One Minute Podcast Tips, I explain the difference between reverb and echo, why understanding that difference matters for...
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Why Listener Feedback Matters More Than Reviews
Enjoying the show? Support it here. While podcast reviews can help with credibility, social proof, and showing potential listeners that people enjoy your podcast, I'd be paying just as much attention to listener feedback. And here's why. Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these may...
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Your Podcast Call to Action Might Be Too Broad
Enjoying the show? Support it here. One thing that’s really easy to overcomplicate in podcasting is your call to action. Because a lot of podcasters feel like they need to ask listeners to do everything at the end of an episode. The problem is, when you ask for too much, people usually do…
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Do Most Podcasters Actually Need 32-Bit Float?
Enjoying the show? Support it here. 32-bit float has become one of these big talking points in podcasting recently. And if you've been looking at new recorders or interfaces, or even microphones, you've probably seen people talking about it like it's an absolute must-have feature. But do most...
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Artifacts — Official Trailer
Remember Winamp skins? Burned CDs? AIM away messages? The Dreamcast? Those weird little corners of the internet that somehow felt more human than everything online today? Maybe we don’t actually miss the technology. Maybe we miss how it made us feel. Artifacts is a podcast about forgotten...
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How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome in Podcasting
Enjoying the show? Support it here. Imposter syndrome is something almost every podcaster deals with at some point. That feeling that you’re not experienced enough… that other creators know more than you… or that you shouldn’t really be the one talking about a topic. And if you’re not careful, it...
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The Real Deal on Podcast Wraps: What They Don't Show You
We’re diving into the challenges podcasters face when it comes to understanding their audience beyond the flashy year-end summaries. While platforms like Spotify and Goodreads showcase a neat wrap-up of the year, we know that for creators, it often leaves us feeling frustrated because it only…
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Stop Guessing: How to Use Your Podcast Data for a Killer 2026
We’re diving into the nitty-gritty of annual audits for content creators, especially as we head toward 2026. It's all about swapping that guesswork and gut feeling for cold, hard data. We’ll outline a simple, structured process to help you review your 2025 goals and see what worked and what...
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Sponsorships Demystified: Your Roadmap to Success
Today, we're tackling a hot topic for podcasters: sponsorships. Should you go for them? How do you find the right ones? We’re cutting through the confusion and getting into the nitty-gritty of building effective collaborations that actually make sense for your show and your audience. It's not…
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When Creativity Meets Pressure: Podcasting's Silent Struggles
Today's chat dives deep into a topic that's often brushed under the rug in the podcasting scene: mental health challenges. We kick things off by highlighting how the creative buzz of podcasting can sometimes clash with the hidden struggles that come after the mic is off. We explore Danny's…
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From Downloads to Engagement: Navigating Podcast Metrics
Understanding podcast metrics is crucial for both creators and listeners, as it provides insight into how content is consumed and appreciated. In this episode, we break down key metrics like downloads, listens, and followers, clarifying what these numbers truly mean for podcast success.…
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Spotify's Billion-Dollar Gamble: Is Exclusive Content Worth It?
In this episode, we take a look at the evolving landscape of podcast exclusivity, a trend that has taken the industry by storm. This includes how major platforms are competing fiercely for exclusive content, echoing the earlier transitions seen in the television industry from cable to streaming...
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Breaking Through the Noise: How Indie Podcasts Can Shine
What transforms a hidden gem of a podcast into a smash hit? In this episode, we delve into the critical challenges indie podcasters face: findability and fundability. These two intertwined hurdles often determine a show's success or obscurity. We also highlight the financial barriers, such as...
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Why Mic Technique is Key, and How to Improve Yours
In this episode, we delve into microphone techniques inspired by Danny Brown's video, offering practical tips for achieving high-quality audio without a professional studio. We also share key differences between condenser and dynamic microphones, as well as effective strategies to help you…
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AI-Generated Podcasts: The Future of Audio Storytelling?
As AI continues to reshape the industry, we take a look at the balance between innovation and preserving the unique elements that make podcasts special. Join us as we navigate this new landscape and consider the implications of AI-generated content on creativity and diversity of thought Products...
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Podcasting Myths: It's Time to Bust Them Wide Open
In this episode, we tackle the common misconceptions that surround the podcasting world, especially for those just starting out, and bust them wide open to ensure you don't get taken in by them. Products Used for Be a Better Podcaster Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small...
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Stop Confusing Your Audience - Why One Call to Action Is Key to Growth
While it’s tempting to have multiple calls to action on your podcast, too many can confuse and therefore negate their effectiveness. Ideally, keep it at one and emphasize that regularly. By keeping your call to action simple and focused, listeners will be more likely to take that action which in...
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Making Sense of Podcasting's Fractured Data Points
When it comes to data for your podcast, podcasters are spoiled for choice. From their hosting company to Podcasts Connect, Spotify for Podcasters, Chartable, Podtrac, and more, there's never been a better time to be able to access data. But how do you make sense of it all, and do you really need...
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Why Gaps in Your Audio Can Be Good
In this episode of Be a Better Podcaster, we dive into the art of editing and why embracing pauses and natural breaths can improve your podcast. Learn how over-editing can make conversations sound robotic, how to find the perfect balance between too much and not enough editing, and how slight...
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Introducing Be a Better Podcaster and Why You Should Listen
Hey there, podcast enthusiasts! Welcome to Be a Better Podcaster, where we—Jamie and Jaayne—are here to sprinkle a little magic on your podcasting journey. We're all about helping you level up your show with fresh tips, tricks, and insights. Each episode, we dive into a smorgasbord of topics,...
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Sunsetting Life Through a Dram (and Introducing Podcaster Stories)
In this episode, I share why I'm sunsetting the Life Through a Dram podcast, and introduce the show that's taking over from it, Podcaster Stories. I want to thank you for being here for this show's life, and hope to see you over at the new one. Slainte var. Check out Podcaster Stories
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Let's All Thank a Teacher
One of the impacts with the new normal due to the coronavirus is having our kids home from school past the normal March Break period. Not only does this offer a unique situation for parents to deal with, but also teachers, as they come to the realization that they may not get to finish the school...
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Being a Better Person in the Coronavirus Age
Being a good person is not a given - you can say all the stuff in the world about how good you are, and how you'll look out for those around you. But if your actions don't back up your words, you'll never be anything other than the person that said so much and delivered little. This is especially...
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The Danger of Shaping Our Kids Like Us
As parents, we want what's best for our kids, no matter what that may relate to - school, fun, love, etc. We sign them up for new adventures, hoping they'll find enjoyment there. But are we really signing them up for stuff that they want to do, or stuff that we want them to do, with the belief…
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Do Kids See What We Wish We Could See?
Do all kids simply have imaginary conversations, or are there spirits of kids that died early that roam the earth looking for friends to keep them company? Do all kids find a storytelling gift early, and it’s only when they go to school and are taught that it’s “bad” to use your imagination that...
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Every podcast from Danny Brown in one network. From podcasts about podcasting to entertainment shows and everything in-between, get all shows and episodes from this respected creator here.
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Every podcast from Danny Brown in one network. From podcasts about podcasting to entertainment shows and everything in-between, get all shows and episodes from this respected creator here.
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DB Media is created and hosted by Danny Brown.
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