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How do you personally evaluate whether your podcast is working for you?
There’s no correct answer to this question. The only important thing is that each of us takes the time to find our own answer. This is not a “set …
(In category Workbench, last updated by @craigconstantine)
Consider: What’s a mistake you made early on that you had to unlearn?
No one gets everything right in their first few episodes (or even after 100 episodes). Looking back, what’s something you used to do—or believe—that you’ve completely changed …
(In category Workbench, last updated by @mhorvath)
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Consider: Has a podcasting hiatus changed your perspective on the grind of production?
You didn’t plan for a hiatus—it just kind of happened. Stepping away from the routine of podcasting, has it changed the way you see the relentless pace of …
(In category Workbench, last updated by @tracyhazzard)
Consider: If you were starting a brand-new podcast today, what would you do differently?
With everything you’ve learned from running multiple shows, what are the biggest mistakes or inefficiencies you’d avoid if you were launching a new podcast from scratch? Would you …
(In category Workbench, last updated by @Kira)
Consider: What role does friction play in the creative process for podcasters?
Podcasting is full of friction—technical issues, editing headaches, guests rescheduling, creative blocks. Some podcasters try to eliminate every obstacle, but sometimes, friction is where the best ideas come from. …
(In category Workbench, last updated by @craigconstantine)
Journalism Portfolio Creation: Fictional Podcast Collaboration Inquiry
I’m looking to enhance my journalism portfolio with a fictional podcast called ‘a cup of coffee.’ Do you know any person who would like to participate in the podcast?
(In category Workbench, last updated by @Marc126)
Consider: What is one counterintuitive truth about podcasting that most people don’t realize?
Many podcasters start out assuming success looks like big audience numbers, sponsorships, or industry recognition. But in your experience, what’s something that actually matters way more than people think—…
(In category Workbench, last updated by @Hoagie)