Podcasting and Platforms with Chris Spangle

Brad Miller, founder of Pod Indy and host of the Cancer and Comedy podcast, shares his ACTS framework—Action, Connection, Thinking Strategically, and Serving with Love—for building meaningful podcasts and relationships with audiences. He discusses how therapeutic humor helps people cope with cancer, the importance of one-on-one listener connections, and why listening is at the heart of every succe...

Jen Edds shares tips for growing your podcast at the June meetup for IN Podcasting. Located in Indianapolis, Jen Edds is the Head Broad in Charge at the Brassy Broadcasting Company. She helps industry experts and business owners through the process of creating podcasts that creatively share their expertise across multiple channels, build relationships with their audience, and raise their industry...

Recorded live at Indianapolis's meetup for podcasters, IN Podcasting, Chris Spangle makes a few introductions about the IN Podcasting meetup series. Then Brandon Peters, the host of the Brandon Peters Show  @BrandonPetersShow  shares insights into PopCon and its podcasting division and introduces Rana Mohammad from The Normies  @thenormies . Rana provides an in-depth look at leveraging social medi...

Listen in on this special mini-training session from the IN Podcasting Christmas Event, featuring Kat and Moni of the Fake Ass Book Club. They have been delivering weekly episodes since May 2021 without missing a week, and they're here to share their top tips for staying consistent and motivated. 📌 What You’ll Learn: - The power of a content calendar (even if it’s a simple Google Doc). - How to k...

Social media is a great way to promote a podcast, but creating more content and posting it to multiple platforms can be exhausting. What platforms are working for podcasters? Chris Spangle and guest Brandon Peters answer this, along with a question from Aaron, who wants to start a podcast but isn't sure what he should start on.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to Indiana University and the beautiful landscape, Bloomington is a destination city. Where are the good spots to eat when visiting for a game or hike? No Dishes: Bloomington uses video and audio podcasting to connect the culinary community within the city while also showing off culinary delights to outsiders. Host Jordan Davis and producer Garrett Poortinga join us live on the PopCon podca...

Dyke Michaels and Zach Rohn of HarderBrunch are my guests, discussing the unique blend of comedy, food, and community their show offers. They started recording on a cell phone and have grown into hosting themed events and a summer camp by embodying passion and hospitality in podcasting. The conversation covers the challenges and rewards of podcast production, the impact of fostering in-person conn...

Join us for the first live and in-person episode of Podcasting and Platforms as we explore the future of podcasting: connecting people locally and in person. Our guest is Jeremiah Morrell of the Boss Hog of Liberty, who serves the community of New Castle with his show and shared his lessons on building a thriving local audience. The next generation of podcasting is in person. I want to prove it to...

From John Odermatt’s description over at Lions of Liberty: Today Chris Spangle joins the show. Chris founded the We Are Libertarians podcast, which is now known as the Chris Spangle Show. Chris is also the host of Liberty Explained and the History of Modern Politics on the We Are Libertarians Podcast Network. Chris's collaboration with comedian Ms. Pat in 2019 gave birth to the "Patdown" podcast,...

Ben Cannon and MP Cavalier from the 'Let's Play 10' podcast join me to discuss the strategies and ethos behind the successful growth of their podcast, particularly emphasizing the need for community building. Their unique approach to showcasing unlicensed music from lesser-known artists around the world, their take on their podcast's marketing, and the importance of being honest and passionate abo...

In this episode of Podcasting and Platforms, Cait Reynolds from "Drunk Mythology Gals" asks how she can optimize her podcast SEO. Cait shares her journey in podcasting and the challenges with social media promotion, SEO, and deciding the future direction of her podcast. We also explore using AI tools to streamline the process and how to harness the potential of platforms like YouTube.  Transcript...

I speak with Brittany Wilkins, the host of "The Coin: Black History on the Other Side" and the founder of Historians Connect. We discuss Brittany's journey as a podcaster and her podcast's unique focus on lesser-known aspects of black history. Brittany shares her process of researching, writing scripts, and using tools like GarageBand and Audacity for recording.  Transcript - https://share.descrip...

In this episode of Podcasting and Platforms, I discuss the different website platforms I've used for my podcast. I started with WordPress but soon felt constrained by its limitations. Then, I tried Substack, which I found user-friendly but ran into some security hurdles. After facing challenges getting support from Substack’s customer service, I decided to give Podpage a shot. I like Podpage - it...

Brad Miller started podcasting in 2012 and founded a new podcast convention for Hoosiers named PodINDY. Podcasting Hall of Fame Dave Jackson will be speaking, as well as yours truly. It will be held from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at HeavenEarth Church in Whiteland. Get your tickets now: https://cancerandcomedy.com/podindy Brad's podcast: The Cancer and Comedy Podcast: H...

When is it fair to use someone else's content, and how? What are some new ethical principles streamers and content creators should use when taking copywritten material to create something new? Harry Price and I weigh in using a video from Mutahar of SomeOrdinaryGamers. Video - https://youtu.be/GPrYPmRQdCg XQC And I Had a Big Fight... And He's In The Wrong... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHjewgF...

It's our live Q&A show where you can ask anything about podcasting or content creation. My guest tonight is Sean Grady, host of the Environmental Transformation Podcast. --------------- More Recommendations 🔧 Discover my top-picked tools and services in The Toolbox! Click here and explore my favorites! - https://www.podcastingandplatforms.com/p/the-toolbox/ 🚀 Unlock 15 years of podcast-launch ex...

In this episode, we address a question from Alan Cogan about finding a clear direction for your podcast. Alan shares his struggle with focusing on the quality of the look and sound of his podcast, but not the content itself. We discuss the importance of understanding your voice, serving your audience, and engaging with your community to create a successful podcast. How can you find your clear dire...

In this episode, I answer Kai McGinnis's question about cost-effective, low-knowledge barrier-to-entry Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) for recording and editing. I review DAWs like Audacity, Adobe Audition, GarageBand, and others for podcast recording and editing. I also share essential tips for recording, such as avoiding recording to computer hard drives and using multi-track recording for a m...

Chris Spangle discusses the common concern of whether it's too late to start a podcast, how to get the first 100 listeners, and how to find a good co-host. He shares statistics on podcast growth, active podcasts, and the saturation of different niches. Comparing podcasting to other media platforms, Chris highlights the potential for growth in the industry and encourages listeners to dive in. He al...

How can a podcast support your business? Podcasts offer a cheap and personal way for small business owners to connect with their customers and generate leads. WISH-TV 8's show Business, Equity and Opportunities featured my advice on leveraging a podcast for lead generation, content marketing, and consistency. Watch the entire segment titled "Including Podcasts in Your Business Plan" on their websi...

Jocelyn recently wrote on our Instagram (@podcastingap) and asked about creating something visual for YouTube. She said that it was exhausting and that she only did one segment. So how important is it to make a video version of audio content for YouTube podcasts?  Video - https://youtu.be/_luFwU8JobI Creating a video for YouTube can be daunting, but is it worth it? To help with that decision, I wa...

Chris Spangle explains why every business needs a podcast as part of its content marketing plan. 1. Land meetings with potential clients you might not otherwise have an opportunity to meet. 2. Build a relationship with potential customers and existing clients in a more intimate medium - It’s more personal than videos or written blogs. 3. Easily break down the complexities of your industry in a fun...

Audio podcasts are fairly cheap and easy to produce, but the video adds a lot of complexity. Is it worth it? In this episode, I'll discuss the pros and cons of adding video to your podcasting. Video - https://youtu.be/HFX0ItjEoOk Pros 1. Social Media is your main marketing channel, and they’ve prioritized video. 2. It expands the reach of your podcast through search. 3. People that don’t listen to...

The name of the show is Podcasting and Platforms... What the heck is a platform? Chris Spangle explains why a podcast is no longer just an MP3 in an RSS feed. --------------- More Recommendations 🔧 Discover my top-picked tools and services in The Toolbox! Click here and explore my favorites! - https://www.podcastingandplatforms.com/p/the-toolbox/ 🚀 Unlock 15 years of podcast-launch expertise con...

March 8, 2022 was the tenth anniversary of my podcast, The Chris Spangle Show. Originally launched as We Are Libertarians, it has blossomed into a podcast network with a ton of friendships and shows that have come out of it. I share the following ten lessons I've learned hosting a weekly show for a decade: Listen to your audience Be ready to adapt as technology changes Invest in quality You will w...