PodCraft by Alitu: Honing the Craft of Podcasting
Episodes
What Are You Podcasting For? | Podcraft S10E02
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the second episode of our tenth season of Podcraft, we debate the answer to one of the greatest questions that every podcaster faces; What are you ...
The Benefits Of Running A Podcast | Podcraft 1001
01 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of our tenth season of Podcraft we decide to re-evaluate the basics. As a celebration of our tenth season anniversaray, we are re...
Making Your Podcast more Accessible (& Growing Your Audience as a Result!)
28 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Podcraft, I’m talking to Nicolas Steenhout from the A11Y Rules Podcast. Nicolas is an accessiblity evangelist, helping anyone he ...
Tools & Tactics for Making a Highly-Produced Podcast | Podcraft 908
08 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of our season on creating Highly-Produced Podcasts, we look at some of the tools and tactics to make your workflow as smooth as p...
Audiobooks, Patreon & Sponsorship to Monetise a Creative Podcast
27 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I’m talking to Joanna Penn of ‘The Creative Penn Podcast‘ about monetisation methods for podcasting. Joanna runs one of the UK’...
Do I Need a Team to Make a Highly-Produced Podcast? Podcraft 907
21 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The vast majority of podcasts are run by one single person. But does the “one man band” approach work for Highly-Produced Podcasts? The answer is,...
Using Music & SFX in Highly-Produced Podcasts | Podcraft 906
14 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The use of music, ambience, and sound effects can really enhance your podcast episodes and give them that highly-produced feel. In this episode we tal...
Doing Interviews for Highly-Produced Podcasts | Podcraft 905
07 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s likely that you’ll want to have interviewees and guests on your highly-produced podcast. Like pretty much everything we’ve discussed in thi...
Recording & Equipment for Highly-Produced Podcasts | Podcraft 904
30 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you need different equipment and recording methods to create a “highly-produced” podcast? The short answer is no, but we’ll be taking a look ...
Scripting & Planning Highly-Produced Podcasts | Podcraft 903
23 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
One of the main things that sets a highly-produced podcast apart from a “standard” podcast is the level of scripting and planning. It’s a good i...
Structure & Framework of a Highly-Produced Podcast | Podcraft 902
16 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Although there’s no rules in podcasting about how episodes must be structured, we do see some common themes when we look at highly-produced shows. T...
Creating Highly-Produced Podcasts | Podcraft 901
09 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you’re trying to stand out in an increasingly crowded market, or want to showcase your production skills, making a highly-produced podcast s...
What If My Topic Is Dry? | Podcraft 817
28 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The ins and outs of employment law might not sound like the most entertaining topic in the world to most people. But Blackadders Solicitors here in Th...
How to Spread the Word & Convert Listeners in Non-Podcasting Niche | Podcraft 816
21 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk to Andrew Clews of The Motoring Podcast about how they’ve gone about breaking into very non-podcasting niche. We also delved ...
Monetizing a Local Podcast | Podcraft Episode 815
14 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Podcraft we’re joined in the studio by Ryan McLeod. Ryan runs a local design studio business, Slurpp, as well as his own...
Podcasting Law: Stay Legal & Protect Your Brand | Podcraft 814
07 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Some of the biggest questions we get here at The Podcast Host are surrounding the legalities of podcasting and creating content. We’ve been trying t...
Why You Don’t Need 20 Episodes to Launch a Podcast | Podcraft 813
31 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Something that we’ve been hearing quite a lot recently is people thinking they need to have a load of recorded podcasts before they launch. We disag...
Introducing the Hostile Worlds Podcast
28 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Here at The Podcast Host we’ve been hard at work recently, creating a new highly-produced podcast. It’s called Hostile Worlds, an it’s an audio ...
Live Shows: How to Broadcast Your Podcast | Podcraft 812
24 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ever thought about broadcasting your podcast live but also keeping it as a podcast as well? Well you’re in luck, because that’s exactly what we’...
How to Find a Fault in your Podcast Setup or Equipment | Podcraft 811
17 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s episode 11 of season 8, and we’re looking at those most annoying of creatures – faults in our setup! It happens, every now and again: you m...
When & How to Change Your Podcast Name or Branding | Podcraft 810
10 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I’m (Colin) doing solo show answering a question that came up in The Podcast Host Academy community forum. One of our members is finding ...
Recording Multiple Microphones Without a Mixer | Podcraft 809
03 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you have on-location guests or co-hosts your audio quality will benefit greatly from using multiple mics. But can you use multiple mics without a m...
Uploading a Podcast to YouTube | Podcraft 808
27 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
YouTube is one of the biggest search engines in the world, so it certainly won’t do your podcast any harm to have some presence there. So can you up...
Finding your Voice & Honesty in Content, with Doug Kessler | Podcraft S8E06
13 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to another episode of Podcraft! This is the show about everything podcasting, from equipment to interview skills and everything in ...
Should I Edit Interviews During Or Post-Recording? Podcraft S8E05
06 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Another week means another episode of Podcraft! This is the show about everything podcasting, from equipment to interview skills and everything in be...
How to Brand a Business Podcast: Personal vs Company Branding with Chris Ducker | Podcraft
28 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hey and welcome to another episode of Podcraft. This is the show all about podcasting, everything from interview skills to equipment and everything in...
How do I Find My Voice? | Podcraft S8E04
22 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks and welcome to another episode of Podcraft. This is the show all about podcasting, everything from interview skills to equipment and everyth...
Brett McKay from Art of Manliness on Growing a 1M+ Podcast | Podcraft S8E03
06 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Podcraft, I’m talking to Brett McKay, who is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the Art of Manliness. The Art of Manliness is a sit...
iTunes Reviews, New & Noteworthy | Podcraft S8E02
28 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to another episode of Podcraft. This is the show all about podcasting, from podcast equipment to recording skills and everything in...
Do I Need a Media Host? Podcraft S8E01
21 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of PodCraft. This is the show all about podcasting, from podcast equipment to recording skills and everything in between. ...
How to Do Sponsored Content in a Niche Market with Tom Evans from The Zone Show | Podcast Case Studies
17 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Description: This week I’m talking to Tom Evans of The Zone Show. Tom is a prolific podcaster, having reached 232 episodes in just 3 years, and he h...
Over 500 Episodes, with Paul Kemp of The App Guy Podcast | Podcast Case Studies
23 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Kemp is The App Guy, and he has over 500 episodes under his podcasting belt!Support the show (https://pod.academy)
How to Book Great Guests, with Thor Holt of the Write With Courage! Podcast | Podcast Case Studies
16 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Colin chats with Thor Holt of the Write With Courage! podcast.Support the show
Having a Startup Mentality, with Adam Callow of StartUp Diary | Podcast Case Studies
09 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Support the show (https://pod.academy)
The Knitting Example, with Jo Milmine of the Shinybees Podcast | Podcast Case Studies
02 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Knitting seems to be the default example anyone in the medium will give when making the point that you can podcast about anything. And this week’s g...
Podcast Apps & Discoverability, with Beau York of Satchel | Podcast Case Studies
26 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Satchel Podcast Player co-founder Beau York joins Colin to talk podcast apps, discoverability, and local vs national podcasting. Also mentioned on the...
Monetisation and Growth, with Jon Butt of Marketing For Owners| Podcast Case Studies
19 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Butt runs a daily podcast called Marketing For Owners, which is an integral part of his business marketingforowners.com Mentioned in this episode ...
I’ve run out of topics to cover | Podcraft S7E12
20 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when you think you’ve nothing left to say on your topic? Also Mentioned Scottish Podcast Scholarship Transcription Matthew: A questio...
How do I convince someone to start a podcast? Podcraft S7E11
13 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it’s a friend, your employer, or a prospective client, if you think someone has the potential to make a great podcast series, how do you app...
How Many Episodes Do I Need To Launch a Podcast? Podcraft S7E10
07 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What happens if you don’t launch with 3, 5, or 10 episodes? Will your podcast be doomed before it starts? Transcription Matthew: Great question that...
What If My Target Audience Isn’t Technical? Podcraft S7E09
01 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
How do you find new listeners in a niche that traditionally isn’t overly technical? Also mentioned on this episode – our Podcast Scholarship Compe...
What If I Need To Take A Break From My Podcast? Podcraft S7E08
29 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
How do you put your show on hiatus without losing a chunk of your audience? Transcription Matthew: So this was a question that we got in through the w...
What Should I Have On My Podcast Website? Podcraft S7E07
24 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Your website is your podcast’s home online. So what should you have on there? Our free course on how to build a peerless podcasting website can be f...
How Do I Approach Potential Advertisers & Sponsors? Podcraft S7E06
22 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
How do you sell the idea of sponsoring your show to someone? Transcription Matthew: So this is a question that came in from Graham. How do I approach ...
What’s the Best Setup for Face to Face Interviews? Podcraft S7E05
17 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
There are lots of great options out there for recording in-person interviews. Mentioned on this episode Fan Fission – our membership community Zoom ...
How Do I Choose a Topic? Podcraft S7E04
15 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
For some aspiring podcasters, picking something to talk about is the biggest challenge of them all. Matthew: This question came in from Joan, and it’...
Is Batching A Good Idea For New Podcasters? S7E03
10 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Batching your podcasts basically means that you record and produce in bulk. There are many benefits to doing things this way, but is it a good idea wh...
How Do I Measure Engagement? Podcraft S7E02
08 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Are download numbers enough to measure the engagement of your show’s audience? Transcription Matthew: This question came in from Linda who is asking...
How Do I Research Guests? Podcraft S7E01
03 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
If you run an interview podcast, it’s good practice to research your guests before you chat to them. Transcription Matthew: This was a question that...
How to Present a Perfectly Scripted Podcast | Podcraft Podcast S6E6
13 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I’m subjected to Masterchef occasionally, usually if I pop round to see my mum and dad. They love it, me, not so much. I always think it’s particu...
6 Tools for Podcast Planning Perfection | Podcraft Podcast S6E5
06 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A blank page to a writer or an empty canvas to an artist can be daunting. Where do you begin? How do you start? The same questions probably strike you...
Hooks, Taglines and the Power of Words | Podcraft Podcast S6E4
29 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve got a secret. But please keep it to yourself. Here goes – “I’m obsessed with taglines.” If a client or business chum asks me for my opi...
How to Inject Personality into your Podcast Script | Podcraft Podcast S6E3
22 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve created your invisible script, and you’ve crafted a narrative structure that will skillfully lead your listener through your podcast. So is...
The Power of Narrative Flow in your Podcast | Podcraft Podcast S6E2
15 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve always enjoyed reading, and now I get the pleasure of reading to my daughter, Abigail. It’s a staple part of the Cudmore bedtime routine. I ...
The Art of Creating an Invisible Podcast Script | Podcraft Podcast S6E1
08 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
To script or not to script… that is the question. One of the things we’re often asked, especially by new podcasters, is “should I write a script...
That’s All For Series 5. What Next?
25 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for listening to this series which was all about ways to potentially monetise your podcast. What would you like to hear in the next series of P...
How to Crowdfund a Podcast | Podcraft Podcast S5E7
20 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re covering crowdfunding. It’s the fashionable way, these days, to start selling a product, but can it also work for something...
Monetising your Podcast by Selling the Show Itself | Podcraft Podcast S5E6
06 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m looking at how to make money by selling the show itself. That means either selling episodes, selling upgrades, or re-purposing ...
Ten Years of Podcasting, with Andy White
29 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have an interlude from Series 5 of Podcraft in the form of an interview with Andy White. Andy is a hugely experienced UK based Podcaster ...
Monetising a Podcast Through Donations & Patreon | Podcraft S5E5
22 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In the episode we’re looking at the slightly tricky world of donations. Can you make money through donations in Podcasting? Yes, you definitely can,...
Podcast Sponsorship & Advertising: How Does it Work?
14 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This is probably one of the most awaited episodes of the series, because sponsorship is seen as the ‘holy grail’ of podcasting for many. Think abo...
Selling a Product or Service Through Podcasting | Podcraft Podcast S5E3
24 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Last time around we covered affiliate marketing for podcasters. That basically means selling other people’s products and services through your show....
Monetising your Podcast through Affiliate Marketing | S5E02 Podcraft Podcast
01 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Now we’re we’re into the detail of Series 5, exploring in-depth the range of monetisation methods for podcasting. Today, it’s affiliate marketi...
How Can You Make Money with Your Podcast? |Podcraft Podcast S5E1
26 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Some people earn a living from their podcast. Others are happy enough just to bring in enough to cover their hosting costs, and perhaps pay for a take...
Farewell to Series 4 & Plans for PodCraft in 2015
01 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this short tie-up episode I say farewell to Series 4 and look forward into 2015. It’s year change time and plans are always afoot after all! The ...
Getting to know Colin Gray
30 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode you’ll hear an interview with PodCraft host Colin Gray, originally recorded for Harry Duran’s Podcast Junkies show. Here Col...
How to Name your Podcast & Title Episodes: Podcast Copywriting with Liston Witherill | S4E6
28 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Your podcast can have the best audio content in the world, but that alone won’t be enough to grow your audience and reach new people. Listeners need...
Storytelling Techniques for Podcasting: Dan Feld on Great Narratives
07 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Storytelling is right on trend, following the success of Serial and the Startup Podcast. We know stories engage, but how do we create one? We’ve wri...
Podcast Presentation Skills: Being an Engaging Presenter with John Colley
24 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This week I want to go back to basics and talk about presentation skills. It’s taken as read that in-person presenting, getting up in front of an au...
How to Interview for Podcasting | With Radio Pro, Matt Young
06 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In a series all about presenting your Podcast content, we can hardly miss out one of the biggest trends in Podcasting of recent years: the humble inte...
Podcast Planning & Logistics with John Lee Dumas
22 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of PodCraft I’m delighted to welcome Mr John Lee Dumas of Entrepreneur on Fire. John has been delivering amazing, high value content...
Launching a Podcast: Designing Your Podcasting Strategy, from Audience to Aims
05 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This is Series 4 of PodCraft, where I’m exploring planning and presenting your Podcasting content. It’s time to concentrate on the message! In t...
Monetising Your Podcast Content with WordPress
28 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The PodCraft Podcast: Series 3, Episode 20 In the final episode of the series, I’m talking monetisation. Now, before you start telling me off for u...
Creating a Community for Your Podcast in WordPress with bbPress
27 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The PodCraft Podcast: Series 3, Episode 19 In this, the penultimate episode of PodCraft, we’re talking communities. The creation of a community has...
Benefit from Errors with a Custom 404 Page on Your Podcast Website
26 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The PodCraft Podcast: Series 3, Episode 18 In this episode we’re exploring the concept of 404 error pages. A 404 error occurs when someone tries to...
Keeping Your Podcasting Website Secure: WordPress Security Essentials
25 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The PodCraft Podcast: Series 3, Episode 17 Today we’re looking at security – not the most sexy of subjects, but vital if you want to run a good P...
Using SpeakPipe to Engage your Podcasting Audience & Source Content
24 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The PodCraft Podcast: Series 3, Episode 16 Today on PodCraft we’re exploring the brilliant SpeakPipe. SpeakPipe is a tool which allows you to set ...
Getting Social on Your Podcasting Website: Social Sharing with Shareaholic
21 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The PodCraft Podcast: Series 3, Episode 15 In this episode we’re finally tackling the elephant in the room – social networking. It’s a rare per...
Podcast Affiliate Marketing: WordPress Plugins to Make Amazon Easy
20 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The PodCraft Podcast: Series 3, Episode 14 In this episode we’re delving deep into the idea of monetisation for the first time, and that’s in the...
Creating an Attention Grabbing Email Optin Box in WordPress | PodCraft S3E13
19 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The PodCraft Podcast: Series 3, Episode 13 In this episode, we’re expanding on the email list work we’ve done over the past few days. We’ve alr...
Why You Need a Mailing List for Your Podcast & How to do it
18 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The PodCraft Podcast: Series 3, Episode 12 In this episode we’re talking mailing lists. If you’ve investigated online marketing at all in the pas...
Creating Compelling Calls to Action on Your Podcasting Website
17 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The PodCraft Podcast: Series 3, Episode 11 In the 11th episode of series 3 we’re talking calls to action. A call to action is an element of any pag...
Creating Better Podcast Episode Navigation: List Category Plugin
14 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The PodCraft Podcast: Series 3, Episode 10 In this episode we’re finishing up the week with a quick and easy one; a plugin called List Category Pos...
Contact Pages & 101 Other Uses for Forms Plugins for Podcasting
13 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The PodCraft Podcast: Series 3, Episode 9 In this episode we’re starting to build out the ways we enable listeners to get in touch with us. The firs...
Analytics and SEO for Your WordPress Podcasting Website
12 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The PodCraft Podcast: Series 3, Episode 8 Our topic for this episode is Analytics and SEO. I’ll have a look at optimising your show notes pages to h...
Adding Podcast Subscribe Links to Your WordPress Website
11 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The PodCraft Podcast: Series 3, Episode 7 In this episode I’m looking at the all-important subscribe links. These are aimed at converting passing vi...
Creating Memorable Shortlinks on a Podcasting Website with Pretty Link
10 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The PodCraft Podcast: Series 3, Episode 6 This week, we’re on to enhancements. We’ll talk about the extra tools that you can add to your Podcasti...
Creating Great Navigation for your WordPress Podcasting Website
07 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The PodCraft Podcast: Series 3, Episode 5 Navigation is, I think, one of the most underthought aspects of many people’s WordPress Podcasting websit...
Choosing a Theme for your WordPress Podcasting Website: Looking Good!
06 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The PodCraft Podcast: Series 3, Episode 4 WordPress is one of the best bits of web software out there, but out of the box it doesn’t look good… T...
Podcasting Plugins for WordPress: The When & Why
05 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The PodCraft Podcast: Series 3, Episode 3 WordPress is a great system for getting your content out into the world, and, even in it’s basic form, it...
Installing WordPress as your Podcasting Website Platform
04 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The PodCraft Podcast: Series 3, Episode 2 In this episode we’re looking at installing WordPress. WordPress is the software that we’ll be using to...
Owning Your Podcast Space: Setting up Domains & Hosting
03 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The PodCraft Podcast: Series 3, Episode 1 In the first episode of Series 3 we’re looking at the reasons for owning your own Podcasting space. This ...
Introducing Series 3: 20 Steps to a Peerless Podcasting Website | PodCraft S3E00
31 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the start of Series 3! In this episode I give an introduction to the series, and talk about what we’re going to cover over the coming 20 ...
Series 3 Teaser & an Interview with the Boagworld Team
20 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I’m introducing the topic and format of the next series of PodCraft, and it’s something a little different. Next, I’m including ...
Audio Branding and UK Podcasting with Mike Russell | The Podcraft Podcast
09 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for an in-between-isode, otherwise known as an interruption to normal programming! If you’ve been listening long, you’ll know Series 2...