50 episodes

For podcasters in the pursuit of producing better shows and uncovering the business that power audio creators. Audience is not just another podcast about podcasting. Respect the craft of audio – subscribe to Audience!

Each episode goes behind the scenes of all kinds of podcasts to uncover the creative process that powers audio creators.

Audience is a Castos Original Series that is hosted, produced and edited by Stuart Barefoot.

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    • 4.6 • 18 Ratings

For podcasters in the pursuit of producing better shows and uncovering the business that power audio creators. Audience is not just another podcast about podcasting. Respect the craft of audio – subscribe to Audience!

Each episode goes behind the scenes of all kinds of podcasts to uncover the creative process that powers audio creators.

Audience is a Castos Original Series that is hosted, produced and edited by Stuart Barefoot.

    Beyond the Big Screen with Jenny Turner Hall

    Beyond the Big Screen with Jenny Turner Hall

    Stuart talks with director, writer and producer, Jenny Turner Hall about her groundbreaking kids' podcast, The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel. They also discuss how Speilberg films influenced her work and some of her other projects like Marvel's Wastelanders: Wolverine.
    If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to Castos.com/podcast. And as always, if you’re enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at castos.com/subscribe.
    Today you’ll learn about:

    Why mysteries are so interesting to us
    How to create high stakes
    Audio fiction and cinema as a storytelling artform
    The inspiration behind Mars Patel
    Creating audio fiction from scratch
    Writing and directing for an already existing universe (Marvel) 

    Resources/Links:
    Jenny Turner Hall: https://www.jennyturnerhall.com 
    Jenny Turner Hall, IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8751305/ 
    Castos Academy: https://academy.castos.com/ 
    Castos, private podcast: https://academy.castos.com/privatepodcast/ 
    Castos, website: https://castos.com/ 
    Castos, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/castos  
    Clubhouse video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8729ZpWpmIw 

    • 31 min
    Re-Air: Immersive Storytelling with Morgan Givens

    Re-Air: Immersive Storytelling with Morgan Givens

    This episode is a re-air from November of 2022. We're currently working on new episodes, but if you missed Morgan's episode the first time around, this is worth your time.
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    In this episode of the Audience podcast, Stuart talks with Morgan Givens about how he uses field recordings and immersive sound design to create unique episodes that come to life for his listeners. Morgan shares the relatable story of Antoine in his fiction podcast, Flyest Fables. 
    Flyest Fables is more than just a story of a young bullied boy. Morgan’s amazing storytelling abilities help Antoine’s story transcend race, gender, and age barriers. Today Morgan shares his storytelling process: how he writes, records, and edits his fiction podcast. Morgan also shares tips on how you can make your podcast come to life for your listeners. 
    If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to Castos.com/podcast. And as always, if you’re enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at castos.com/subscribe.
    Today you’ll learn about:

    Morgan’s journey into audio and podcasting
    Why Morgan moved away from being a police officer
    Morgan's storytelling process
    How to use sound effectively in your podcast
    The importance of podcasts like Flyest Fables
    How great stories can be universal and relatable to everyone
    Morgan’s audio recording and editing process

    Resources/Links:
    Morgan Givens: https://www.morgangivens.com/
    Flyest Fables: https://www.morgangivens.com/flyest-fables 
    Dispatches on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dispatches/id1120440782?mt=2 
    Morgan’s Guest Appearance on 1A: https://the1a.org/segments/2018-01-17-1a-movie-club-sees-saturday-church/ 
    Castos Academy: https://academy.castos.com/ 
    Castos, private podcast: https://academy.castos.com/privatepodcast/ 
    Castos, website: https://castos.com/ 
    Castos, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/castos  
    Clubhouse video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8729ZpWpmIw

    • 49 min
    When Objects Tell Human Stories, with Shin Yu Pai

    When Objects Tell Human Stories, with Shin Yu Pai

    Stuart talks with Shin Yu Pai about her podcast Ten Thousand Things from KUOW Public Radio. They discuss how commonplace objects can tell much broader stories. While she might be new to podcasting, Shin Yu’s background in poetry, art, and writing adds depth to her content as well as craft a new experience for listeners.
    Shin Yu is the writer, host, and producer of Ten Thousand Things – a podcast on Asian American stories for KUOW Public Radio, Seattle’s NPR affiliate station. Ten Thousand Things first launched in July 2022 as “The Blue Suit” and is currently in production for a second season, which will begin releasing episodes in May 2023.
    If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to Castos.com/podcast. And as always, if you’re enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at castos.com/subscribe.
    Today you’ll learn about:

    From Poet to Essayist to Podcaster 
    Live poetry readings versus podcasting
    How different backgrounds can redefine what a podcast can be
    The story behind Blue Suit and Ten Thousand Things
    How writing radio scripts can affect how you think of voice
    Everyday objects and nuances and how they can inspire and provide a sense of comfort
    Creating an episode: aiming for a thought-feeling and welcoming surprises
    What to expect in the second season of Ten Thousand Things

    Resources/Links:
    Shin Yu Pai’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shinyupai/
    Ten Thousand Things: https://www.kuow.org/podcasts/bluesuit
    Shin Yu Pai’s Website: https://shinyupai.com
    Castos Academy: https://academy.castos.com/ 
    Castos, private podcast: https://academy.castos.com/privatepodcast/ 
    Castos, website: https://castos.com/ 

    • 38 min
    Honoring a Legacy with Joe Skinner

    Honoring a Legacy with Joe Skinner

    Stuart talks to Joe Skinner, the host and producer of PBS's American Masters: Creative Spark. Storytelling is everywhere and provides more than just entertainment for the masses. On this episode of Audience, Stuart and Joe chat about Joe's interview process and how he creates engaging and thought-provoking episodes. He also goes in-depth about what it is like to have partnerships with companies like PBS and collaborate with a team. 
    Joe's background is in film documentaries and he currently serves as the digital lead for American Masters, a documentary film series at PBS. American Masters: Creative Spark is a podcast spinoff series, where Joe chats with artists of all stripes about a specific work of art.
    If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to Castos.com/podcast. And as always, if you’re enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at castos.com/subscribe.
    Today you’ll learn about:

    How Joe creates his show, American Masters: Creative Spark
    Creating boundaries as an interviewer
    How focus can create a more engaging interview 
    The team behind American Masters: Creative Spark
    Long-form interviews and narrative nonfiction-style podcasts
    We’ve barely scratched the surface with audio and video as artforms
    Storytelling is in every medium
    Joe’s partnerships and how they have helped form his podcast

    Resources/Links:
    Joe Skinner’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-skinner1/ 
    American Masters: Creative Spark: https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/podcast/introducing-american-masters-creative-spark/ 
    Castos Academy: https://academy.castos.com/ 
    Castos, private podcast: https://academy.castos.com/privatepodcast/ 
    Castos, website:

    • 31 min
    Entertainment in a Time of Crisis with Emily Y. Wu

    Entertainment in a Time of Crisis with Emily Y. Wu

    Stuart talks to Emily Y. Wu, the co-founder of Ghost Island Media to talk about the podcasting scene in Taiwain, and why entertainment is important in a time of crisis. Emily talks about why Taiwan has been in the news for the past few years and what sorts of conversations need to happen in order to stay knowledgeable and instigate change. What will it take in order for the West to understand what is going on across the world?
    Podcasting is an incredible medium that covers everything from art, to pop culture, to politics. If you have a message that you want to share with the world, podcasting can be just a tool for you to use in order to share that message with the public. Emily talks about how podcasting has helped her cause and helped spread her message.
    Emily also dives into her other projects including Metalhead Politics, Ghost Island Media, and Gamechangers. Stuart and Emily talk about what it means to have a limited series and how it works for her. 
    If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to Castos.com/podcast. And as always, if you’re enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at castos.com/subscribe.
    Today you’ll learn about:

    Taiwan in the news and recent history
    How prepared are you for a crisis?
    Western understanding of the struggles in Taiwan
    The origins of Ghost Island Media 
    The conversations that need to happen in order to perpetuate change
    How Metalhead Politics got started
    The concepts behind limited series
    The story behind Gamechangers

    Resources/Links:
    Ghost Island: https://ghostisland.media/en/ 
    Emily Wu, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyywu/?originalSubdomain=tw 
    Gamechangers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekUV0rj-M0Q&list=PLZzATvbhwVo9wa6VFscicSBeldfpNInYc&index=18 
    Castos Academy:

    • 38 min
    Introducing The Limelight, a Castos Original Series (plus a preview for our next episode.)

    Introducing The Limelight, a Castos Original Series (plus a preview for our next episode.)

    Introudcing The Limelight, a new Castos Original series. 
     
    The Limelight is a short form audio and video series that talks to Castos customers and other podcasters, about the things that make them and their shows excellent and unique and interesting.
    This is our newest podcast from the Casto original series. Here at Casto, we're building a whole network of podcasts, all serving the purpose of educating, inspiring, and, and motivating you as a podcaster and a creator to live your best podcasting world.
    Also, we'll get a sneak preview of next week's episode when Stuart chats with Emily Y. Wu, the co-founder of Ghost Island Media 

    • 3 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
18 Ratings

18 Ratings

RD645 ,

Outstanding!

Whether you’re just starting out, or you’ve been doing a podcast for several years, this is an amazing and insightful listen. The hosts are very knowledgeable and passionate about all things audio creation, and the stories and headlines they cover are fascinating. I highly recommend!

lckap ,

Loved the conversation with Espree Davora!

Incredible, thoughtful insights on podcasting. Love the idea of podcasting as art. Well done. Great thoughtful questions by host.

Unscripted Dreams ,

Great Show

A great resource for those just starting podcasting. I've recently begun podcasting and I was very grateful to have come across this show. I already shared it with my co-host and another aspiring podcaster. Extra positive!!

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