The Podcast Department

Search Apple Podcasts for anxiety, ADHD or Alzheimer's and you'll get pages of results. You won't know which ones you can trust. Dan Kendall, founder and CEO of Health Podcast Library, wants to fix that. Dan has spent his career working between clinicians and engineers, translating between people who treat patients and people who build the technology. That work led him to start Digital...

"What is it actually like to work with you?" It's the question we get asked most, and in Episode 10 we finally answer it properly. Anisha and Sunjay take you behind the scenes of The Podcast Department: what happens from the moment you sign up, what we do, what you do, and what the journey looks like from your first strategy call to your first episode going live, and beyond. Anisha's journey from...

The number one question we get asked about starting a podcast: what tech do I need? In this episode, Sunjay — videographer, podcast producer, and the technical brain behind The Podcast Department — answers it properly. Starting with the microphone (the only piece of kit that truly matters), through audio, headphones, framing, lighting, and cameras, this is the complete no-nonsense guide to podcast...

You've booked the guest. You've sent the calendar invite. And then they join the recording with a ceiling fan in the background, their laptop mic picking up every echo in the room, and the webcam pointing straight up their nose. In this episode, we walk through everything that goes into preparing a podcast guest for a virtual recording — from the tech check call the week before, to lighting, audio...

One of the most common questions we get asked — and one of the most overthought decisions in the whole podcast launch process. What do you call it? In this episode, we break down the three main approaches to naming a podcast, why starting with your audience is almost always the right move, and when a personal brand name actually makes sense. Real examples throughout — including the sleep consultan...

We've been home from Kenya for a few weeks. And if I'm honest — I'm still not sure I've fully come back. In this episode, Sunjay and I sat down to talk properly about what five weeks in Africa actually looked like from the inside. Not the highlights reel. The real stuff — what it felt like to work for ourselves for the first time on a trip, why Kenya felt so different to Thailand, what the dream l...

This week I'm settling a debate I hear constantly from healthcare professionals planning their podcast — should you do solo episodes or guest interviews? I recorded 200 interview-only episodes of Pharmacist Diaries before I figured out the answer, and it's not as simple as picking one. In my experience working with healthcare professionals who are building businesses, the format that grows your au...

This one's a personal episode. I share the biggest mistake I made building the Pharmacist Diaries Podcast — growing an audience of thousands of engaged listeners across social media and podcast apps, with zero way to reach any of them directly, because I never built an email list. I walk through what that actually cost me, why "borrowed" audiences on social media and streaming platforms are more f...

This week I audited a podcast belonging to a really well-known healthcare professional — brilliant content, consistent episodes, an audience who clearly loves her — and it still wasn't growing her business. So I break down exactly what I found in that audit, why downloads, followers, and viral moments are the wrong things to chase, and the five simple fixes I believe make the biggest difference to...

In this episode I get into something a little more uncomfortable than episode one. I've been watching healthcare professionals sit on their podcast idea for months, sometimes years, and I've come to realise it's never really about the tech, the time, or even fear — not on the surface, anyway. I break down the three real blockers I see over and over again in my conversations with clinicians buildin...

I recorded this episode because it's the conversation I have on repeat with pharmacists, GPs, nurses, physios, and wellness experts building a business. In this episode, I break down four communication skills I believe clinicians already use every single day that translate directly into great podcasting, why I think your clinical background is actually a competitive advantage in content creation,...

Something shifted this month. Sunjay handed in his resignation. I lost my locum pharmacist role unexpectedly. And instead of panic — we both felt the same thing: relief. Because we already knew what we were supposed to be doing. In this video, we're sitting down together for the first time to talk honestly about what The Podcast Department is, why we built it, and what we're building next — includ...

In this episode of Podcaster Diaries, Sunjay sits down with Gemma Downing-Mapp and Christopher Mapp, founders of Mixxos, to dive deep into the real behind-the-scenes of building a successful business podcast from scratch. From converting an empty office into a working studio 48 hours before launch, to juggling careers, parenthood, guest logistics, brand identity and consistency — this conversation...

In this episode of Podcaster Diaries , Sunjay Vyas sits down with Todd Eury , founder of the Pharmacy Podcast Network , to unpack the real reasons most podcasts fail . From humble beginnings on BlogTalkRadio in 2009 to building one of the largest niche podcast networks in healthcare, Todd shares his lessons on consistency, passion, business development through podcasting , and why giving value alw...

In this powerful episode of the podcast, I sit down with Nitin Sharma, founder and host of RECtalk, the UK’s most popular podcast in the recruitment industry. Nitin shares how he grew his YouTube channel to over 68,000 subscribers and built a thriving content business — without chasing viral fame, hiring a production crew, or investing in expensive gear. If you're wondering how to start a podcast,...

In this episode of Podcaster Diaries , I sit down with Tim Ulbrich , founder and host of the Your Financial Pharmacist podcast. Tim shares how he took his personal finance struggles and turned them into a niche podcast that’s now been running for almost eight years with over 500 episodes —a remarkable achievement in the podcasting world. 💡 What We Cover: How Tim’s journey from pharmacist to perso...

In this season 2 premiere of Podcaster Diaries, we’re kicking things off with a rebrand — and a powerful guest. We're joined by Anisha Patel, a hospital pharmacist, podcaster, educator, and the host of Pharmacist Diaries, a podcast that shines a light on the diverse, evolving world of pharmacy through real-life stories. Anisha opens up about her challenges on how to start a podcast, her top po...

🎙️ Tired of content creation taking FOREVER? This episode is your ultimate time-saving blueprint! In this discussion, we break down exactly how to: - Create WEEKS of content from a single hour-long recording- Leverage AI to multiply your content across platforms- Streamline your podcast production process- Repurpose content like a pro without burning outWhether you're a new podcaster, content crea...

In this episode, Sunjay explores the growing importance of video podcasting and provides a comprehensive guide to camera options for content creators. With video podcast popularity rising, platforms like YouTube and Spotify are increasingly supporting video content, making it crucial for podcasters to adapt. He walks through camera options from budget to professional, starting with the most access...

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In this episode:- We discuss our experience going live on LinkedIn and recent changes to Pharmacist Diaries, including a shift to bi-weekly publishing and recording all 2024 episodes by September.- Sunjay explains his new "live producing" approach to streamline podcast editing, while Anisha shares her experience using AI tools like Descript for creating video clips.- We both explore the balance be...

In this episode of the Anisha and Sunjay show, we dive deep into the decision to quit Instagram and focus on building a strong community through other platforms like LinkedIn and YouTube. Anisha shares her personal struggle with the time-consuming nature of creating content for Instagram and the lack of engagement despite consistent posting. We discuss the importance of focusing on platforms where...

In this episode, we dive into our experience at the London Podcast Show, sharing our insights, takeaways, and reflections. We discuss the excitement leading up to the event, the valuable connections made, and the overall impact it had on our podcasting journey. We both express how attending the event reinvigorated our passion for podcasting, especially after months of hard work and dedication to o...

Are you truly living or merely existing? My good friend Grant Goes and I unpack this existential question in our latest heart-to-heart, guiding you through the lush landscape of life's pleasures. Imagine a world where you can pursue your passions without a hint of guilt, where keeping a gratitude journal is not just an act of reflection but a celebration of daily joys. The coffee's brewed and the...