# Campfire: Saturday, Feb 10, 2024

**URL:** <https://forum.podcaster.community/t/campfire-saturday-feb-10-2024/4057>\
**Category:** Campfires\
**Created:** [February 4, 2024, 8:31pm UTC](https://forum.podcaster.community/t/campfire-saturday-feb-10-2024/4057 "2024-02-04T20:31:28Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![craigconstantine](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.podcaster.community/craigconstantine/32/2322_2.png) [@craigconstantine](https://forum.podcaster.community/u/craigconstantine)\
**Post date:** [February 4, 2024, 8:31pm UTC](https://forum.podcaster.community/t/campfire-saturday-feb-10-2024/4057/1 "2024-02-04T20:31:28Z")

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![2024-02-10 Campfire](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/podcaster1/original/2X/d/d01554d2506a5b3d8eada8f36a394a7b5f6179fb.png)

February 10th is the Saturday Campfire Zoom call for February!

# Saturday, February 10th - 3pm Eastern US/NYC

That should be 2024-02-10T20:00:00Z in your timezone. ◀ that auto-conversion to display in your local time works if you are reading this on the Podcaster Community at [https://podcaster.community/](https://podcaster.community/).

Video, notes and takeaways will be posted as replies to this topic. Hope to see you there!

# Call link

Zoom Call link 🔽

[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85062945163?pwd=bFFZd09EcTlZUURTZm04RHl2MEUrdz09](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85062945163?pwd=bFFZd09EcTlZUURTZm04RHl2MEUrdz09)

Meeting ID: 850 6294 5163  
Passcode: 289226

# What’s a campfire?

Campfires are our twice-monthly (usually, 2nd Saturdays and last Sundays) gatherings where you can share your ideas and passion for podcasting in a social setting.

[About the Campfires category](https://forum.podcaster.community/t/about-campfires/3905) has the details— including how to make them appear automatically on your calendar.

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**Author:** ![craigconstantine](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.podcaster.community/craigconstantine/32/2322_2.png) [@craigconstantine](https://forum.podcaster.community/u/craigconstantine)\
**Post date:** [February 10, 2024, 1:21pm UTC](https://forum.podcaster.community/t/campfire-saturday-feb-10-2024/4057/2 "2024-02-10T13:21:11Z")

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@pod-alumni [@patrons](https://forum.podcaster.community/groups/patrons) The first Campfire of February is later today. Details at the top of this topic. (2nd campfire in February is on 25th.)

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**Author:** ![craigconstantine](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.podcaster.community/craigconstantine/32/2322_2.png) [@craigconstantine](https://forum.podcaster.community/u/craigconstantine)\
**Post date:** [February 11, 2024, 11:28am UTC](https://forum.podcaster.community/t/campfire-saturday-feb-10-2024/4057/3 "2024-02-11T11:28:18Z")

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[@patrons](https://forum.podcaster.community/groups/patrons) @pod-alumni video and notes below. Next Campfire is Sun, Feb 25…

# Highlights

- New podcast idea and remote recording setup. 0:00
- Recording audio and video without software or gear. 1:21
- Audio and video capture interface for streaming. 6:50
- Finding podcast guests and outreach strategies. 10:21
- Podcast advertising and promotion strategies. 14:39
- Podcasting, interviewing, and editing. 18:00
- Podcast editing and interviewing techniques. 21:04
- Capturing creativity and originality in podcast interviews. 25:24
- Podcasts and their impact on listeners. 26:26
- Podcast interviews and storytelling techniques. 28:08
- Storytelling techniques and resources. 29:28
- Podcast preparation and nerves among hosts and guests. 37:56
- Overcoming fear of math and learning. 43:25

# Resources

- **Recording gear** : Mentioned [R0DE’s Streamer X](https://rode.com/en/interfaces-and-mixers/streamer-series/streamer-x)
- [Matchmaker.fm](https://www.matchmaker.fm): A platform for podcast hosts and guests to find each other, facilitating guest appearances on various podcasts. Described as useful for discovering potential podcast guests and opportunities.
- [https://podcastguests.com/](https://podcastguests.com/): Has a free newsletter that connects podcast hosts with potential guests, offering listings of guests seeking opportunities to appear on podcasts and podcasts looking for guests. Mentioned as a resource for guest outreach.
- [_Story Grid_](https://bookshop.org/a/92755/9781936891351): A book and methodology ([https://storygrid.com/](https://storygrid.com/)) for editing novels and stories, possibly confused with “story structure” in the conversation. It provides tools and insights for structuring and analyzing story content.
- **Robert McKee’s** : Renowned for his storytelling workshops ([https://mckeestory.com/](https://mckeestory.com/)) and the book [_Story_](https://bookshop.org/a/92755/9780060391683), which provides insights into crafting compelling stories. Mentioned in connection with story structure.
- **Transom** : A website dedicated to supporting public radio and podcasting through tools, resources, and workshops. Mentioned in relation to storytelling and podcasting tips. See, [_Worth a look: My kingdom for some structure_](https://forum.podcaster.community/t/worth-a-look-my-kingdom-for-some-structure/4064/3).
- **Andrew Warner’s** [_Stop Asking Questions_](https://bookshop.org/a/92755/9781737676515): A book mentioned for its advice on conducting interviews and engaging in meaningful conversations, offering practical tips for podcasters and interviewers.
- [Bernadette Jiwa](https://thestoryoftelling.com/about/): A storyteller and marketer known for her insights into storytelling in business. Mentioned in relation to a storytelling course and community program for improving storytelling skills.
- **Akimbo workshops that merged** : The old Akimbo Copy Writing Workshop and Writing in Community merged into [https://www.brainstormroad.com](https://www.brainstormroad.com)

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**Author:** ![system](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.podcaster.community/system/32/548_2.png) [@system](https://forum.podcaster.community/u/system)\
**Post date:** [March 5, 2024, 8:31pm UTC](https://forum.podcaster.community/t/campfire-saturday-feb-10-2024/4057/4 "2024-03-05T20:31:45Z")

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