TGM Classic | Lindsay Graham | Webby Award Winner Shares Secret To Podcasting Success

The Greatness Machine

With more people staying at home than usual over the last two years, it comes as no surprise when the popularity of podcasts continues to grow. Unlike TV shows or YouTube videos, this new on-demand platform is easy to access, stores a wide variety of categories, and offers convenience. 

But how do you make your podcast stand out from the rest?

Lindsay Graham looks back at how he started to take an interest in audio composition. Setting up a studio in his garage, his passion and dedication led him to become the Webby Award-winning host of the podcasts American History Tellers, American Scandal, and American Elections: Wicked Game.

In this episode, Darius and Lindsay discuss podcasting, its growing popularity, and its influence on the audience. They also share some tips on how to find success in the industry and give a hint on what podcasting should look like in the years to come.

Topics include:

  • How Lindsay started doing audio composition for fun at his garage
  • Lindsay looks back at how his podcasting career started
  • What makes a podcast a hit vs. a miss
  • What does the future of podcasting look like
  • What success means for podcasters
  • What they do at AIRSHIP and what Lindsay aspires for his company to accomplish
  • Lindsay shares his reason for doing podcasts
  • Podcast as a medium to educate and influence
  • The creation of the American Elections: Wicked Game podcast
  • What advice would Lindsay give his younger self
  • And other topics…

Connect with Lindsay:

Website: https://airship.fm/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsayagraham/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/lindsayagraham

American History Tellers: https://wondery.com/shows/american-history-tellers/ 

American Scandal: https://wondery.com/shows/american-scandal/ 

Business Movers: https://wondery.com/shows/business-movers/

Connect with Darius:

Website: https://therealdarius.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/

YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube

Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708

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