Official National Podcast Post Month

Will you continue your podcast after NaPodPoMo? Or is it a one and done?  Does your podcast merit a sequel or an ongoing series or does you finish it with off with a bow on top? These are the questions you’ve probably asked yourself now that we are at the end of the challenge. Here are some things to consider. Did you enjoy the topic or show flow? Was it a grind and were you gritting yo...

One thing I know about crisis is that it brings about clarity. Now I’m not comparing NaPodPomo to a crisis, but I can say NaPodPoMo always brings about clarity. I think it has to do with the focus, frequency, and time pressure. I know I learn a whole lot about myself each time I do NaPodPoMo.  So, if your NaPodPoMo experience left you feeling the highest of the high or unsure or pondering a t...

When it comes the fast tracking our podcast knowledge there is nothing like a challenge to show us the stumbling points, road blocks, and lack of knowledge. Holy smokes this month has been the most challenge NaPodPoMo I’ve had in years. It’s really stretched my tech skills or should I say shown me where my tech skills were lacking. But, I am thrilled at how fast I was able to overcome each stumbli...

You’ve been part of this challenge and have been running on adrenaline, community support, and more than likely some form of caffeine. You see the finished line and are breathing a sigh of relief. But before you take a long recovery nap, let’s think about what happens AFTER NaPodPoMo.  You could continue podcasting, although probably not daily. You could wrap up your show on day 30 and call i...

So you have a body of work, 30 episodes. The fact is this body of work that you have put together, whatever that happens to be Is your body of work. It shines a spotlight on your mission and your message.  You have 30 episodes, so what now? Are you going to ride off into the sunset and call it a day? While, yes, you can do that, what I recommend is that you consider repurposing your content. In wh...

What is your podcast elevator pitch?  why do you need this? Well, you’ve been working on this body of work and when you try and tell folks about it, it’s easy to get lost in the jargon. It’s easy to get lost in the details, and if someone isn’t into podcasting in the way that you are, they may just look at you and they’re eyes may start to glaze over or they may...

Let’s talk about your podcast call to action Where are you directing people to during or at the end of your show?  Are you ending the show and letting folks go?  Or are you telling them what the next steps are that they can take?  Should they subscribe to your podcast?  Should they follow you on social media?   Should they subscribe to your newsletter?   Sho...

This episode combines both segments into one. You’ll hear why as I dig into today’s topic of “Wait for Breakthrough” I’ve had several breakthrough’s throughout this month. My first breakthrough was finally getting the courage up to go live. Well as I shared in episode 6 it was actually frustration that gave the courage to go live.  The second breakthrough was when I did the Winging...

Podcasting within NaPodPoMo is a wonderful proving ground. As I’ve said before it is a cocoon of creativity. The NaPodPoMo 2023 MEGA Feed allows for some fabulous discovery. Most podcasters experience a surge of listens during this time. It certainly feels good to see those stats rise throughout the month. But beyond the data, you know what else is nice? Listener feedback. If you’re listening to y...

A challenge like NaPodPoMo allows for free-flowing creativity. You could change the focus of your show from week to week. You can experiment with different topics to see which one resonates with you most. You may think you have several ideas you want to turn into a podcast, but want to try them out. Think of these short-run mini-series within your podcast as a sort of proving ground.  You’ll know...

You’ve got an idea for a podcast, but you haven’t quite got it fleshed out. It’s a rough idea, and you’re still not quite sure of your show flow. Your podcast is more nebulous than solid form. So how can you narrow down the focus? Well, can’t you build as you go? Of course, you can! It’s called building in public. Why build in public? Let’s say you posted on Instagram a photo of you at the t...

Instead of being burdened with the weight of what you think your show “should be”, consider podcasting out in the wild. Remove the unnecessary mental load of what you believe are other’s expectations. Record on your phone while you’re in the car, while you’re walking the dog, while you’re doing dishes, while you’re washing clothes, while you’re doing housework, while...

The pressure we put on ourselves because we think our show needs to be polished and perfect. “I need to have this beautiful website. I need to have amazing photos, I need to have really great copywriting. I need to have really great everything.” But do you really? A polished website is nice but that’s not your mission and your message. Those could be the things that make your mis...

Powerful movements usually start with someone who has a mission and a message to share with the world. And keep sharing it until eventually it goes from one voice to many. Items Discussed: The inner fire that keeps tapping you on the shoulder wants out – let it emerge! Spark change by getting your message out of your head and into the world and spread it far and wide The ripple effect of you...

We’ve all been in a wonderful little NaPodPoMo cocoon of creativity. So what happens afterward?  Let’s reflect on the last episode’s Mission and Message topic. If you have a mission and message to share with the world then more than likely you would be talking, writing, creating content around it and talking about it in the real world anyway. What the payoff in doing that? Is it instant...

Are you feeling called inwardly to share something meaningful but haven’t acted on it? Maybe you have lots of ideas but don’t know where to start. It’s time to tap into your inner mission and message during National Podcast Post Month (NaPodPoMo). Give voice to whatever purpose or passion project wants to emerge, even if you’re unsure what exactly you want to talk about! Embrace the #FailFas...

The best way to figure whether something is working is to do it. Join me for a stream of consciousness test of my live podcast setup using Ladiocast to stream and Audio Hijack to record. A short discussion about my family and pies gets thrown into the mix when an unexpected call from my mom happens during the live sesision. Will this new live setup work? There’s only one way to find out. A t...

By now you’re getting a good sense of your podcast show flow. Sure you’re still making adjustments, but the core style and vibe of your show is coming together….or is it?   One of the things I enjoy about NaPodPoMo is the loose and free form experimental nature of it all. So you have an idea for a show and you start with that, but then new ideas pop up, then you want to go from no bells and whistl...

After lamenting the mechanical scripted episodes , this episode is a free flow stream of consciousness. That’s right, I’m winging it! Welcome to the official National Podcast Post Month podcast for the 16th annual global podcast challenge. I am your host and the founder of NaPodPoMo, Jennifer Navarrete.  This podcast is presented in two segments. The first segment is a guide for p...

I may have been late to the NaPodPoMo party, but you’ve followed my journey with all the stumbles and starts as I dug into what it takes to be a podcaster going live with Podcasting 2.0’s Live Item Tag and you’re ready to listen to these episodes live…now how exactly do you do that? Welcome to the official National Podcast Post Month podcast for the 16th annual global podcast challenge. I am your...

We are well into NaPodPoMo. By this time friends, family, and coworkers may begin reaching out to you since you may not have been around as much lately.  Be prepared for the puzzled looks on their faces when you tell them you’ve joined a 30-day podcasting challenge called NaPodPoMo. More often than not you’ll get a response similar to this, “You’re doing what?” Welcome to the offici...

You’ve reached your first recognizable milestone. You’ve got seven episodes under your belt. Kudos to you!  Welcome to the official National Podcast Post Month podcast for the 16th annual global podcast challenge. I am your host and the founder of NaPodPoMo, Jennifer Navarrete.  This podcast is presented in two segments. The first segment is a guide for podcasters participating in Nation...

You’ve been hearing about National Podcast Post Month online. Maybe you even have friends who are participating. Or maybe you just learned about it today. Now that the challenge is in full swing is it too late to join? Welcome to the official National Podcast Post Month podcast for the 16th annual global podcast challenge. I am your host and the founder of NaPodPoMo, Jennifer Navarrete.  This...

You’ve got your recording space. You know what level of podcasting you’re moving forward with. Now it’s time to talk about settings, mics, and headphone tips within the four levels of podcasting. Level I: A hidden iPhone audio feature + headphones…wear them! Level II: Good mic technique will even make the Yeti sound good Level III: Low profile boom arms are a nice option fo...

You’ve picked out your recording space all picked out, you’ve figured out the best environment to record for a good audio experience. Now what should you use to record your podcast? Well that depends… Welcome to the official National Podcast Post Month podcast. I am your host and the founder of NaPodPoMo, Jennifer Navarrete. This podcast is presented in two segments. The first segment is a guide f...