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Updated 2018-11-19
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Updated 2016-08-29

Jun 1

AI-written Descriptions, Cold Email Outreach, & Bonus Content: Cut or Keep?

With the right amount of background info and a good prompt, an AI tool like ChatGPT or Claude can write you a brilliant podcast description. But does outsourcing this task miss the entire point of the podcast planning process? Is cold email outreach necessary for contacting podcast guests, or is it almost always flagged as spam and ignored? Is paywalled bonus content really worth the extra time and effort? And should you avoid inviting listeners on as guests, or are they an underused source of value? On this episode, we dig into these four aspects of podcasting before deciding whether to cut or keep them. Podcraft is brought to you by Alitu and The Podcast Host

Jun 1

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31 min
2017-09-25

Magic Islands, Cryovolcanoes, & Electric Snow | Episode 3

Welcome to Titan, the biggest moon of Saturn, and the only known cosmic body other than Earth, that we know for certain has actual lakes and seas on its surface. But that isn’t the only reason that makes this frozen moon such an interesting and fascinating place. On this episode, our crew leave the comfort and warmth of our ship, The Tardigrade, to explore the surface of Titan. Their mission is to report back on the curiosities and mysteries of this hazy extraterrestrial landscape. A landscape which is, on the one hand, very familiar, yet on the other hand, truly alien to us. Things to Learn What does a hydrocarbon ocean look like? What’s so weird about the dunes on Titan? What on Titan is “electric snow” and “electric sand”!? What’s the story behind the “magic islands” in Titan’s seas? And what might they be? What is a cryovolcano, and why might they exist on Titan? Could life feasibly exist way out here? Task Where would you like to see The Tardigrade visit and explore in a future mission, and why? Get in touch and tell us all about it! Bonus Download Land O’Lakes: Secrets from Titan’s Seas – Originally published in http://astronomy.com/ (Astronomy Magazine) Links New Scientist: Electrified sand could explain Titan’s odd backward-facing dunes National Geographic: Building Block for ‘Vinyl Life’ found on Saturn’s moon Titan Cosmos Magazine: Could there be life in Titan’s alien sea? Science Alert: Life “not as we know it” might be possible on Titan Science Alert: NASA plans to send an autonomous submarine to explore Titan’s oceans http://astro.cornell.edu/ (Cornell University Astronomy Department) https://www.kielderobservatory.org/ (Kielder Observatory) https://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/ (The Cassini Mission to Saturn) https://www.iau.org/ (International Astronomical Union) http://www.esa.int/ESA (European Space Agency)

2017-09-25

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34 min
May 18

Sending Questions in Advance, Double-Speed Listening, and the Blue Yeti: Cut or Keep?

Does sending over questions in advance help interview guests prepare? Or can it lead to them rehearsing their answers? Does listening at double-speed mean there's more room for your show in your listeners' lives? Or does it miss the point of podcast consumption altogether? And is the Blue Yeti the perfect podcast starter mic, or an overpriced tarpit that gets beginners stuck on their sound? In this "Cut or Keep?" episode, we'll talk through approaches, beliefs, and tools in podcasting and decide whether we think they should stay or go. Also on trial today are pre-calls before recording, dynamic ad insertion, podcast awards, cold opens, and running in-jokes. Podcraft is brought to you by Alitu and The Podcast Host

May 18

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40 min
2017-09-08

A Titan Looms | Episode 2

The Tardigrade is on its way to Titan, the biggest moon of Saturn. We're about to break through its hazy orange atmosphere and land on its surface. Our ship won't be the first human-built device to land on Titan though. The Huygens probe made this place its home back in 2005, when it was dropped off here by the Cassini spacecraft. The Cassini-Huygens mission has taught us so much about this fascinating region of the outer solar system over the last 20 years. Now we want to take you to Titan so you can experience it for yourself. So suit up and strap in. It's nearly time to land on this fascinating landscape of hydrocarbon oceans, and icy mountains. And we'll be joined over our radio comms interface by Alexander Hayes, an assistant professor at Cornell Universty in the Astronomy department. He’s part of the Cassini Mission to Saturn research team, so Titan is basically his second home. We're in good hands! Things to Learn Perspective - how far away from the sun is Titan? What's the story behind the Cassini-Huygens mission? What did scientists expect to find on Titan? Were they right? What does it look and feel like on Titan? What kind of suit will you need to explore Titan? How does sound work on Titan? Why are regions and features on Titan named after places from Lord of the Rings, and Dune? Who decides on these names? Tasks Enjoying the journey so far? We'd love it if you could drop us a wee five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, or your podcast app of choice. Links http://astro.cornell.edu/ (Cornell University Astronomy Department) https://www.kielderobservatory.org/ (Kielder Observatory) https://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/ (The Cassini Mission to Saturn) https://www.iau.org/ (International Astronomical Union) http://www.esa.int/ESA (European Space Agency)

2017-09-08

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28 min
2017-08-28

Our Small & Fragile Existence | Episode 1

Would you like to go on an audio tour around some of the most fascinating yet deadly places in the universe? Of course you would. Well, consider this inaugural episode of Hostile Worlds to be your invitation and boarding pass. I say boarding pass, because we'd like you to join us on board The Tardigrade. An all-purpose exploration vehicle that can float, fly, dive, or dig through any environment. It's (nearly) time to go and visit all the places you'd die to see, and places you'd die if you saw. In this episode, I'm busy trying to set the scene of the show. On top of that, I need make sure the ship gets built, and hire a small crew so I don't need to do all the talking myself. Things to Learn Perspective - we're going to make you feel really small. What on Earth is a Tardigrade and why is that the name of our ship? Why we're heading to Saturn's moon Titan for our first mission, and why it's such an exciting place. I'd also like you to appreciate the fact that this is a space podcast, and a podcast launch, and we've totally avoided any lazy and cliched puns the whole time. That alone makes the show worth subscribing too, surely? This podcast is created and presented by The Podcast Host - your number one source for podcasting hints, tips, tricks, and guides. Tasks Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or your podcast app of choice. https://twitter.com/HostileWorldsHQ (Follow Hostile Worlds on Twitter) https://www.facebook.com/hostileworlds/ (Like Hostile Worlds on Facebook) Links Tardigrades: Meet the Most Indestructible Species on the Planet https://www.thepodcasthost.com/kraken (Kraken Mare: The Audio Drama) https://www.kielderobservatory.org/ (Kielder Observatory) http://astro.cornell.edu/members/alexander-hayes.html (Alexander Hayes - Cornell University)

2017-08-28

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20 min
Apr 27

YouTube Can Get You Discovered. But Can It Deliver?

When Apple Podcasts announced vastly improved video capabilities back in February, I'll admit that my first thought was, "Will anyone care?" To my mind, if someone already watches video podcasts on YouTube, what incentive would there be to change platforms? But, I missed one crucial aspect. Delivery. On YouTube, you can hit subscribe and smash as many bells as you like; there's still no guarantee the platform will show you the new episodes of your favourite podcasts. This is the crucial difference with video on Apple Podcasts, where you can follow a show and get all new episodes sent to you as soon as they're published. For podcasters creating video, this provides a real incentive to let your YouTube viewers know there's a better place for them to keep up with you. The Big Y might be helping you get in front of potential new fans, but can you trust it to serve up your new content to them week after week? Even if the answer is "yes", it's brilliant to have other options available. And on this week's episode of Podcraft, I thoroughly enjoyed picking the brains of Buzzsprout's Alban Brooke, who really has his finger on the pulse with all of this. Podcraft is brought to you by Alitu and The Podcast Host

Apr 27

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38 min
May 11

Is ChatGPT Killing Your Creativity?

"A creative assistant" is a common label many podcasters assign to LLMs like ChatGPT and Claude. There's no getting around it; these tools are incredibly powerful. But what hidden cost do we pay if we outsource cognitive practices like writing and idea development? In the fitness world, "use it or lose it" is a much-repeated phrase about muscle, and it might be time to treat our brains in the same way. LLMs can help you create more and do it faster. But if you want to create something truly valuable (and retain the ability to do so again in the future), it might be time to slow down, to worry less about quantity, and focus on quality. On this episode, we also unpacked three other 'hot takes': For podcasters, listening is a more important skill than speakingGrowth is overratedYou should NEVER interrupt your guests Podcraft is brought to you by Alitu and The Podcast Host

May 11

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35 min
Mar 23

Should Podcasting Never Feel Like Hard Work?

"Podcasting should never feel like hard work". It sounds nice, but is it true? If it were that easy, wouldn't everyone have a massively successful podcast? On the latest episode of Podcraft, we’re back with our “agree or disagree” format, running through a few statements and giving our take on each. Here's everything we discussed... You should plan at least 10 episodes before launchingThe narrower the niche, the betterAudiograms still work in 2026It’s okay if your first 3 episodes sound badYou might as well host on Spotify - it’s freeShort episodes perform betterWeekly publishing is unrealistic for most peoplePodcasting advice creators are part of the problem Podcraft is brought to you by Alitu and The Podcast Host

Mar 23

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46 min
Mar 16

Do Podcasters Control Their Own Discoverability?

Is your podcast growth at the mercy of "the algorithm", or do you have more control than you think? On this episode of Podcraft, we run through a few statements about podcasting and debate on whether we agree or disagree with them. Podcasters need to keep in touch with industry news and trendsPaid subscription requires extra work or contentPodcasters control their own discoverabilityYouTube is now more important to podcasters than Apple PodcastsSponsor and ad reads should always be host-readGuesting on other podcasts is overrated Also mentioned: Colin's Creator Business PageAlitu: The Podcast Maker

Mar 16

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39 min
2017-11-16

Surviving in Open Space | Episode 4

Since leaving Titan last month we’ve been doing a bit of deep space exploration in The Tardigrade. And although space can look a bit… empty, it’s actually as hostile an environment as you’re ever likely to find. Out here we’re totally reliant on some pretty fragile materials and equipment keeping us alive. I’m sure everything will be fine of course, but what if something did go wrong? On this episode we’ll create a simulation that shows a rather unfortunate “virtual Colin” tossed out into deep space wearing only his pants. Intrigued? Well, I wouldn’t be. But whatever floats your space boat I suppose… Things to Learn What would happen to you if you were floating in deep space without a spacesuit? Is it possible to survive in deep space? What's the speed of light? How do scientists talk about the massive numbers we're working with in space. Why is Earth’s ozone layer so important? Task Send us a tweet https://twitter.com/HostileWorldsHQ (@HostileWorldsHQ) and let us know where you’d like us to take The Tardigrade next.

2017-11-16

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14 min

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AI-written Descriptions, Cold Email Outreach, & Bonus Content: Cut or Keep?

Magic Islands, Cryovolcanoes, & Electric Snow | Episode 3

Sending Questions in Advance, Double-Speed Listening, and the Blue Yeti: Cut or Keep?

A Titan Looms | Episode 2

Our Small & Fragile Existence | Episode 1

YouTube Can Get You Discovered. But Can It Deliver?

Is ChatGPT Killing Your Creativity?

Should Podcasting Never Feel Like Hard Work?

Do Podcasters Control Their Own Discoverability?

Surviving in Open Space | Episode 4

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