The Podcast Gauntlet - Throw Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in Podcasting

  Introducing your Podcast Guests - is EASY. Simply grab their LinkedIn bio, put into a text window and BEGIN READING, right? Oh, well, how about generating your off-the-cuff, showcased appreciation soliloquy, that shines on the audience and makes your guest blush because they see just how much you care about them and their efforts? Hmm - so many options and another opportunity to THROW-DOWN, Disc...

  We have been generating Podcast content for decades now. One thing has been and will always be true about podcasting: NEW TECH always has the initial and on-going attention of every participant in the vein of Podcasting - and always will. The bottom line though is: You MUST Have the BEST GEAR or Your Podcast will FAIL.. or WILL IT? What kind of value do YOU put on having the bleeding edge of gea...

  Editing takes as long as it takes - or DOES IT? There's a discussion/fight/war going on between those that think that Podcast Editing is not only easy, but can be completed in no time at all. Even the most-advanced AI-driven programs can't make the impossible happen and what often comes with the appearance of the impossible, is the disappearance of the fundamentals of Podcasting in general. What...

  Regardless of the deadline, no matter what lurks in the day to day scheduling, we must always be vigilant to ensure that EVERYTHING is PERFECT inside our programing episodes... until it it isn't and then? It's time to just DEAL WITH IT and step boldly forward. You too have likely made a mistake (whether it be leaving a track you didn't mean to, spelling something errantly or - there are so many...

  The WAR on the short attention span leans in both directions, heaving to and fro to a variety of opinions, "facts" and states of being that we are all impacted by. What about these "VIDEO SHORTS/CLIPS" that people do to bring success to their podcasts? VIDEO SHORTS WILL GROW YOUR PODCAST EXPONENTIALLY! ...Or will they? All of that and more will be shared inside this episode of the Podcast Gauntl...

  Today's digital life requires us to always remember to backup our data. It's an important, required part of the way we live nowadays, right? Right? Not in every case. Let's face it: in addition to all of the things you're not going to get to in your task listing today and backing up your data is likely going to not get tended to - but it needs to be, If you've ever found yourself at the end of a...

  You might think that the "never give up" spirit is the way to go 100% of the time but, I've gotta' tell ya' - trying to figure it all out is HARD. Whether it's something at your workplace, something at home, with friends or jeez - just going to pick up some groceries, sometimes learning new things is an immense speedbump that some just can't overcome. The bottom line is - Learning New Things is...

  There are many ways to podcast. In fact, probably too many to list inside of this program, but we're gonna try. You see, there's one way that you as a podcaster should consider podcasting. The answer, ownyourown.com. Own the domain. Yeah. These were the silver gilded words of one Todd Cochran, who, unfortunately, as of yesterday, has died. It's not every day that you can get Mike Wilkerson to be...

  You know, plenty of people think that they're a podcaster. Well, guys, you are the podcaster. You are the master of your own destiny inside of your program. It is your show. You're the podcaster. Be a dictator. Or should you? We'll share all of that and more inside this episode of the Podcast Gauntlet where we Throw-Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in Podcasting! The ultimate success for every podcas...

  What is it that makes GOOD relationships? If you think about your Podcasting career (or even your LIFE), you'll be able to walk down the path of things that went right, but then also things that well - were a significant hiccup in not on the success process, but also in wondering what's going on with the Chemistry Set: The "thing" that makes up the process of getting along with others. While we...

  Many things are said during a podcast. In fact, you know what? You can read all about it. That's right. Transcription services. They're all the rage inside of podcasting, but I can tell you, they're not the most compelling use of time. I mean, like, have you ever actually read a transcript of your podcast? If you haven't, I got good news, but I got more bad news. We'll share all of that and more...

  Humans will always hunt for a way to do more, faster, at less expense to ensure that they are #GettinAfterIt. This includes Podcasting and one thing is sure: Guests are the Secret Growth Hack for Podcasts - or ARE they? We'll share all of that and more inside this episode of the Podcast Gauntlet where we Throw-Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in Podcasting! The ultimate success for every podcaster –...

  We like to think that we'll live forver. The reality, however - that often finds a face to smack regularly, is that - ALL HOSTS DIE. Your program though, lives on, as does the thoughts, concepts and conversations you've held while sharing them. What do they mean to you as a host? What do these online legacies mean to those that are left behind but still have something to tether to those who are...

  Mike Wilkerson from 2GuysTalking and Bryan Entzminger of Top Tier Audio, as they tackle the often misunderstood idea of copying successful podcasters versus carving out your own podcasting identity. Share your thoughts about their insights on balancing emulation with originality, acting in podcasting, and the importance of continuous self-improvement, both as a podcaster and in life. They'll sha...

  Everyone thinks that defining a podcast is HARD. That there are "so many nuances and 'it depends' moments that try as we might, defining Podcasting is next to impossible. Balderdash. Y'see, it's SIMPLE: Podcasting is just the NEW Talk Radio... Or is it? The gauntlet's been thrown-down once again! We're gonna talk about that inside this episode of the Podcast Gauntlet where we Throw-Down, Discuss...

  I can remember a day back in 2005 when there was one podcast directory. Apple iTunes. If you had a podcast, if you weren't on there, you had no podcast joy of any kind. You would not be found. Discovery was impossible. Some might even call it broken. Nowadays, people are wondering the same thing. Is podcasting having a problem with discovery? Is discovery and podcasting broken? We're gonna talk...

  Everyone's been been burning the midnite oil when - whattya' know?! Help has arrived! It's time to cast aside all of the fundamentals that have allowed you to enjoy the program you and/or your cohosts have compiled - TIME TO BRING IN THAT PROFESSIONAL PODCAST PROMOTER promising "A1 success and huge audiences around the globe!", right? Hold on a minute there, Soon-To-Be-Howard-Stern! It's time to...

  Those of you that are in podcasting, whether it be as talent as a podcaster or perhaps as a podcast editor, you'll find value in contracts. And no, really. You'll find value in contracts. In fact, you know what? Money is money. Just sign the contract, dummy. That's the focus of this episode of the podcast gauntlet That's what we're gonna talk about inside this episode of the Podcast Gauntlets, w...

  Look. Everyone's interested in money. I'm not saying everybody's greedy, but I am telling you that when it comes to podcasting, there's this dangling little carrot out in front, and very often, it's got dollar signs. Well, you know what? You must monetize your podcast. Or do you? That's what we're gonna talk about inside this episode of the Podcast Gauntlets, where we throw down, discuss, rise,...

  We've all got a face. You know, a lot of us still even have books. But you know what everybody's got? Facebook. You're using it daily, whether it's to chat with family, friends, your coworkers, people you don't know, people that just wanna be your friend, whatever it is, you're using Facebook. But you know what else Facebook is good for? Ads. But you know what it's best for? To make your podcast...

  Another day/week/month/year has started and - oh my - you've finally gotten the Podcast Bug! Time to get the gear, plot out some time, and issue the next "excellent thing" that's going to conjure an amazing audience, an outlet for your ideas, energy and perspective. Isn't that AWESOME? Just a quick question though: DO YOU HAVE TIME? We continue to pile upon ourselves, our families and - others a...

  In 2009, Blue released The Yeti, a handsome, silver recording tool that was destined to change the landscape when it comes to sound/audio/podcast/voiceover capture. The results were likely not what they were expecting, but not because the product wasn't good, but because - well - people don't read the manual and don't understand how best to use it. No matter which side of the argument you land o...

  Few things will light the fuse on a variety of emotions, perspectives and life directions faster and deeper than FEEDBACK. How many of YOU ask for take in and - then DO SOMETHING WITH IT? How many of you have the proverbial "SHIELDS UP" moment when you receive (especially CONSTRUCTIVE) feedback? As always, it's time to THROW DOWN, Discuss, Rise and SHINE in Podcasting as Mike and Bryan talk abou...

  Few things make Podcaster Satisfaction Meters PING harder, than being able to include a copyrighted clip into your content. STOP DOING THIS! if you don't own it, then DON'T USE IT! Mike & Bryan talk about that and a whole lot more inside this episode of The Podcast Gauntlet!   The ultimate success for every podcaster – is FEEDBACK! Be sure to take just a few minutes to tell the hosts of this pod...

  Few things make us quiver in our collective creator boots faster than AI. It's a force to be reckoned with not because it absolutely will not stop - until you are dead, but because we ALL need to take the time to know more about it - sooner rather than later. It's time to put AI - and it's impact on the industries of voiceover and podcasting into the crosshairs of this episode of The Podcast Gau...