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Upcoming events
Here are events in the next couple of weeks. You can also subscribe to the calendar feed.
PodComm Campfire — Tue, May 13, 2025 (3:00 pm ET/NYC)
Our virtual Campfires are gatherings where you can share your ideas and passion for podcasting in a social setting. Details…
Latest topics
Show your work - Part 2
I return often to Kleon’s mantra of “show your work”. I always fade out from the process. I think the reason is that I’m not necessarily doing something …
(In category Workbench, last updated by @craigconstantine)
Consider: What have you learned from your audience that changed how you podcast?
Sometimes feedback surprises us. What’s something unexpected a listener told you that influenced your format, tone, or process? I think this is best thought of in two parts: Feedback …
(In category Our Process, last updated by @craigconstantine)
Momentum with Robin Waite
How can podcasters build meaningful relationships that expand their reach, create new opportunities, and grow their shows—without relying on promotion or algorithms? A five-step method helps you land dream …
(In category Podtalk, last updated by @craigconstantine)
Top topics
A few of the most-popular topics in the last month…
Shure SM7B
After being on a Campfire Call today (April 22, 2025) , I came across a note that reminded me of the wealth of expertise available here. I’ve been trying to up my …
(In category Workbench, last updated by @David3560)
Storytelling tips
I recently listened to the episode, Tips to Elevate Your Reporting and Storytelling from Ira Glass, from Rob Rosenthal’s continuously superlative Sound School podcast. Ira Glass of This American …
(In category Our Process, last updated by @craigconstantine)
Consider: How do you handle the tension between quality and consistency?
We’re told to “just ship it,” but also to “make it great.” Where do you draw the line? When do you prioritize polish, and when do you hit publish? …
(In category Workbench, last updated by @DannyvLHealthHats)
Automatic, clickable time-references in our show notes?!
Well this is interesting! I’ve been adding time-references to quotes when I include them in show notes. I simply put the <minute>:<seconds> after the …
(In category Workbench, last updated by @tracyhazzard)
Campfire: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
April 22nd is our next Campfire — our first one in about a year 
Tuesday, April 22nd — 3pm Eastern US/NYC The date/time should be 2025-04-22T19:00:00…
(In category Campfires, last updated by @craigconstantine)