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4D AGO

Why Showing Up Long Enough Changes Everything [Classic]

Almost all the benefits of podcasting stem from one thing – and that’s consistency. If you publish quality content over a prolonged period of time, you eventually hit a critical mass of episodes you can now call your “back catalogue” – and it’s a powerful tool. On this episode of Podcraft, we’re going to look at the benefits of this published body of work, which includes the ability for new listeners to binge your content, as well as providing you with a tonne of repurposing options, too. Following up on our previous episode, From Doubt to Determination, we’ll also continue to explore the barriers and challenges our Indiepod Legends have faced, as well as how they’ve overcome them. It’s another value-packed programme filled with lessons, takeaways, and motivating anecdotes! The Podcasts Bring Your Product Idea to LifeThe Joy of CruisingWild for ScotlandTravel N Sh!tBoard Game Design LabShe Well ReadFighting ThroughLush LifeThe One Percent Better RunnerThe Savvy Social PodcastThe Euro TripI Should Be Writing Podcraft is brought to you by Alitu and The Podcast Host

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49 min
12/29/2025

How Much Do You *Really* Know About Podcasting? The End-of-Year Quiz

We test your podcasting knowledge in a series of quizzes and challenges. Along the way, we tackle industry stats, listener behaviour, gear trends, and a mix of real and not-so-real podcasts, while reflecting on the numbers and themes that shaped podcasting over the past year. Podcraft is brought to you by Alitu and The Podcast Host

12/29/2025

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54 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
09/08/2017

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)

09/08/2017

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28 min
12/01/2025

What’s the Best Way for a Small Podcast to Make Money?

What if monetising a podcast was simpler than the usual laundry list of tactics suggests? A new model called the Three As breaks earning potential into three clear paths: Audience, which includes supporter perks and light adsAuthority, which covers coaching, courses, and specialist servicesAssets, which includes books, products, and affiliate income The aim is to choose the route that fits your show’s size and purpose rather than copy the strategies used by giants. Elsewhere, recent Independent Podcaster survey results show creators splitting into two broad groups. Audio-first shows follow flexible production routines, while video-led podcasts often feel the pressure of weekly uploads from platforms like YouTube. These differences show up in formats, production time, and a growing worry that video’s rise could narrow the types of stories podcasters feel able to make. There is also a look at the event season ahead and how to get more from it. The focus is on going in with clear intentions, using the space to meet potential guests, and treating each venue as a chance to make connections rather than sit through panels all day. The episode ends with practical studio advice. Creating depth behind you, shaping your light, and mixing fixed and angled shots can all lift your visuals without expensive gear. A bit of planning and a thoughtful layout often matter more than the camera you use. Podcraft is brought to you by Alitu and The Podcast Host

12/01/2025

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52 min
12/22/2025

Protecting Your Creative Brain in the Age of AI

Are you using AI to sharpen your thinking, or quietly letting it replace it? Can podcasters and creators still work with AI without losing the slow, human thinking that makes ideas worth sharing? We talk about using AI as a sounding board rather than a generator, why “thinking walks” still matter, and how convenience can flatten creativity if you are not careful. There are practical lessons, too. We cover how to handle co-hosted interviews without talking over each other, what changed after a recent home studio move, including audio and lighting choices, and details of a new podcast launch challenge aimed at getting shows live in January. Mentioned The 2026 Podcast Launch Challenge7 Ways to Make Your Content Irresistibly Human in an AI AgeTour of Colin's Video Podcast Setup Colin's Video Lighting (Affiliate Links) Neweer LED Panel LightsSoftbox AttachmentGrid AttachmentPhilips Hue Strip LightsPhilips Hue Go Light Podcraft is brought to you by Alitu and The Podcast Host

12/22/2025

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45 min
07/26/2023

Listener Q&A: Make Shownotes Great Again!

In a world of AI chatbots, it's easy to have your shownotes drafted up in an instant. But how do you create shownotes that are actually good?* That's one of the questions we'll be answering on today's episode, along with considerations around audio ads, variety shows, and email list signups. Thanks to our listeners who sent in this week's voice questions. Why not submit one yourself? Listener Podcasts Family Histories Podcast She Needs Grit All About Home Construction Tweet Trends Resources Mentioned The guide to podcast trailers Where to advertise your podcast How to create great podcast show notes The IndiePod Community Rephonic's 3D audience graph SparkToro *Alright, so these shownotes aren't exactly mindblowing. But they do the trick, do they not? ;-)

07/26/2023

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36 min
09/25/2017

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)

09/25/2017

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34 min
11/17/2025

Why Are Audio-Only Podcasters Spending MORE Time Than Video Creators?

Our Indie Podcasters Report shows that once production goes past six hours, audio-only creators are the ones spending the most time in the edit. But why? The answer goes beyond workflow. Audio culture has always valued clean mixes, careful pacing, and detailed sound design, so creators tend to polish every moment. Video makers often move faster by embracing jump cuts and a simple top, tail, publish routine. That doesn't mean video is the easier path. It brings its own challenges, from codec issues and lighting problems to huge file sizes that slow everything down. In the end, this isn't a contest between formats. It is about understanding the differences so you can choose the approach that suits your skills, your time, and your goals. We also put our heads together to try and flesh out a USP for Colin's new podcast, discuss gear-related accessibility issues, and look ahead to the upcoming Black Friday deals season. Also Mentioned Alitu: The Podcast MakerTellaaiCarouselsGensparkBlack Friday for PodcastersSeedpace Kids Audio PlayerThe Podcraft Academy

11/17/2025

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53 min
11/10/2025

Shaking Up Your Format, Smarter Chapter Markers, & the Habit That Transforms Your Hosting

Ever feel like your podcast has started to sound scripted rather than conversational? When the spark fades, it’s time to shake things up. This episode explores how relaxing your format can reignite creativity and flow, why over-scripting kills energy, and how a looser, more natural approach helps you sound sharper and enjoy recording again. We also dig into some practical podcasting essentials, from Apple’s new AI-generated chapter markers and what they mean for listener engagement, to one of the most powerful habits you can build: listening back to your own episodes. It’s uncomfortable, but it’s the fastest way to improve your delivery, catch unnoticed habits, and sound more confident every time you hit record. Mentioned Independent Podcaster Report 2025Crossing the 100-Download Mark: What Successful Indies Do DifferentlyPodcast Chapter MarkersBest Podcast FormatsThe Podcraft AcademySend Us a Voicemail

11/10/2025

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59 min

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Why Showing Up Long Enough Changes Everything [Classic]

How Much Do You Really Know About Podcasting? The End-of-Year Quiz

Our Small & Fragile Existence | Episode 1

A Titan Looms | Episode 2

What’s the Best Way for a Small Podcast to Make Money?

Protecting Your Creative Brain in the Age of AI

Listener Q&A: Make Shownotes Great Again!

Magic Islands, Cryovolcanoes, & Electric Snow | Episode 3

Why Are Audio-Only Podcasters Spending MORE Time Than Video Creators?

Shaking Up Your Format, Smarter Chapter Markers, & the Habit That Transforms Your Hosting

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