Behind The Scenes: Our Beloved Medium

Stuart and Matt are back with another exciting behind the scenes update to OBM. We've launched episode one of our series back in January...and here we are 3 months later telling you about it. We'll also explore our latest strategies for fundraising like our "Match RSS.com $2,500" grassroots campaign. If you're a brand that loves radio, audio, while looking for a new opportunity to position you bra...

In the world of audio storytelling, crafting a compelling narrative is only half the battle. The other half lies in the intricate art of world-building—creating a universe that feels real and immersive to your listeners. But how do you balance the technical challenges of sound design with the creative freedom of storytelling? In today's episode, we dive deep into these challenges and explore the i...

Stuart and Matt Medeiros explore the profound impact of radio on historical events, particularly the Gleiwitz incident that led to World War II, documented in their series 'Our Beloved Medium'. They delve into the evolution of media from traditional radio to contemporary podcasts and social media, discussing the lasting influence of demagoguery. The conversation emphasizes community journalism, st...

In today's episode, you'll hear how Matt lost the chance at his plans to raise $100k for Our Beloved Medium at Podcast Movement thanks to an "unsafe aircraft." (But thanks the airline that they didn't try to take off with a broken engine.) Stuart shares more about our fictional radio station WFYZ which wraps the historical documentary storytelling in OBM in a nice warm fictional blanket to keep ou...

Setting the fictional tone for Our Beloved Medium and how that can help us package the idea to our audience & supporters. Stuart & Matt return for episode two to share what's happening behind the scenes of your favorite new "how to build and fund a podcast" ride along. Support us the show Join the newsletter

In this episode, Stuart Barefoot and Matt Medeiros discuss their ambitious new project, 'Our Beloved Medium', a six-part audio documentary exploring the impact of radio throughout history. They cover the challenges of podcast production in a tighter financial landscape, aiming to create this series on a $100,000 budget. The conversation covers their fundraising strategies, the creative process, an...