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3D AGO

Surprising New Data About Podcast Fans Who Mostly Listen

According to a new report from Sounds Profitable, Audio Primes are podcast consumers who listen to at least 75% of their content as audio. It's easy to imagine these listeners as eccentric holdouts from a bygone age; in it since 2004, fiercely loyal to their MP3 players, and manually downloading shows on the iTunes desktop app. (Not that there is anything wrong with this, by the way!) But the data shows Audio Primes as an audience that skews younger. To add to their youthfulness, we see a group who are well-educated, high-earning, engaged, deliberate, loyal, and value word-of-mouth recommendations. On this week's episode of Podcraft, I'm joined by the report's author, Tom Webster. Tom helps us understand more about who Audio Primes are, and what this can mean for us as indie creators in our own efforts to reach them. Podcraft is brought to you by Alitu and The Podcast Host

3d ago

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25 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
02/20/2018

Exploring Venus | Episode 7

Welcome to Venus, the second planet from the sun and the closest other planet to Earth. So, why do we always think of Mars as the closest and likeliest candidate for off-world exploration and habitation? On this episode, Sarah and David head to the only planet named after a female deity. With Sarah at the controls, David explores the surface of a planet which, despite its “hot and hellish landscape”, has more similarities to our own “Pale Blue Dot” than we realise. Things to Learn • Does Venus have volcanoes? • What happened to the Soviet Union’s Venera rocket series? • Why does a year on Venus last longer than a day? • Why are the plains so flat? • Why is it so hard to see the surface from Earth? • Could we colonise Venus, despite its hostile environment? Task Explore the world of highly-produced fictional podcasts and find some new shows to subscribe to! Links http://www.windows2universe.org/ (The Continents of Venus) https://www.space.com/18525-venus-composition.html (The composition of Venus) https://theplanets.org/venus/ (Interesting facts about Venus)

02/20/2018

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22 min
APR 13

"Authenticity" Is Just Lack of Effort? (And Other Hot Takes)

Does agreeing too much make for boring conversations? Will your podcast fail if you don't listen to other shows? And does the definition of a podcast really matter? We tackle these hot takes and more on this week's Podcraft. It was a fun yet thought-provoking chat, and we're really enjoying the new format. Here's the full list: No one cares what microphone you ownAuthenticity is just a lack of effortYou should challenge your guests moreYou should stop worrying about trying to reach Gen ZYou need to be a podcast listener to be a good creatorIf you don't listen back to your episodes, no one else willAgreeing too much is boringThe definition of a podcast doesn't really matter Podcraft is brought to you by Alitu and The Podcast Host

Apr 13

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58 min
11/19/2018

Hello Sunshine | Episode 10

In the last episode, we left a doomed Sarah, David and Dr. Cellarius as they plunged helplessly into the sun. But their inevitable deaths will not be in vain. We’ll still have some time on this episode to learn about the structure of our main star before they reach the core and get burned to crispy cinders. This is part two of our guest-written episode by William J. Meyer. And you can check out William’s own work at FireOnTheMound.com and StrangeLovePodcast.com And a big thanks to guest cast member Tanja Milojevic for her excellent performance as Dr. Cellarius. You can find Tanja’s own work at http://www.lightningbolt.podbean.com/ (LightningBolt Theater of the Mind). This also brings down the curtain on season one of Hostile Worlds. However, as we gear up to plan season two, we’d love to get your feedback, opinions, and suggestions. You can do that by filling out this very brief survey – we really would appreciate your input Things to Learn What’s so interesting about the sun’s corona? How deep are the layers of the sun, and how do they compare to distances on earth? Where does the sun’s light actually come from? How many years does it take for the sun’s energy to pass through the radiation zone? What is the Black Dwarf phase, and has it ever happened before? What’s in the cold storage container?

11/19/2018

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22 min
01/19/2018

The Life cycle of a Star | Episode 6

As the crew of The Tardigrade prepare to land on Venus, Matthew heads back down to Earth to get some supplies. Whilst back on the home planet, he pays a visit to St. Andrews Observatory to have a look at the James Gregory Telescope - the biggest telescope in Scotland. The custodian of this fine piece of equipment is Dr. Aleks Scholz, an observational astronomer who studies problems in star and planet formation. This was a good opportunity for us all to learn something new, so Aleks is going to talk us through the life cycle of a star. Things to Learn How do stars from? Why does size matter when it comes to star formation? How do stars die? What determines the ultimate fate of a star? What causes stars to explode? How will our own sun die? What impact will the sun dying have on the planets in our solar system? If Aleks could visit anywhere in the universe, where would he go?

01/19/2018

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13 min
APR 6

Do Podcast Ads Do More Harm Than Good?

Back in November, our Independent Podcaster Report found that only 15% of creators were actively monetising their shows. Of those that did, the majority were running ads and sponsorship. If you missed it, the full report is here. This week on Podcraft, we got into the thornier side of that: can ads erode audience trust? Are they an annoyance? And how many is too many? We picked apart some other claims, too: AI voices will become indistinguishable from real hostsOne viral clip can change everythingYouTube rewards podcasters more than podcast apps doIf you don't have 5+ hours a week, don't start a podcastYour podcast idea isn't uniqueIf you're not getting feedback, your podcast isn't memorable Podcraft is brought to you by Alitu and The Podcast Host

Apr 6

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39 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
08/28/2017

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)

08/28/2017

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20 min
FEB 16

The Advice We Needed When We Had 7 Listeners (Classic)

Our indiepod legends have given us many insights, tips, and words of advice this season. They're speaking from positions of authority and experience, but they didn't get there overnight. On the final episode of Season 20, we'll dig into what they wish they'd known before they started and ask about some mistakes they see new podcasters make. Podcraft is brought to you by Alitu and The Podcast Host

Feb 16

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44 min

We're not only teachers, we're creators too! This is our network of shows, from our flagship Podcraft series, to experimental shows like FantasAI. Check out what we make, here, and if you want to learn to do it yourself, listen to Podcraft to find out how.

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