IN THIS CHAPTER

Checking out tech and science podcasts

Growing through self-development podcasts

Having fun with comedy and gaming podcasts

Ah yes, narrowing down the thousands upon thousands upon thousands of podcasts out there to an elite ten: The Top Ten Podcasts You Should Be Listening To. The Best of the Best. The Select Few to Follow.

No pressure.

Where to begin? Where to begin? With each edition of Podcasting For Dummies, your humble authors sat down and put together our own top ten lists of podcasts, and here’s what we have noticed: There are a lot of podcasts out there. While some of our listening habits have remained steady and constant as the Northern Star, our taste can sometimes shift into unexpected offerings … which, if you listen to Astronomy Cast (http://www.astronomycast.com), you would know Polaris is not that constant. We have found, over our years of podcasting, that we listen to a solid cross-section of types of podcasts, not just in the way of genres but in production values. So with a quick edit of the outline and a change of mindset, we present Ten Types of Podcasts to Check Out.

There are other kinds of podcasts that are, perhaps, not showcased here; but with these ten kinds of podcasts as a starting point, you can easily begin to fill your media player with a variety of offerings. When you’re comfortable with what you hear, you can then follow podcasts that podcasters will recommend. Feeling even braver, you can delve into the many directories out there, some of which offer suggestions based on your listening habits.

Here’s your starting point for podcasts to seek out and consume. We are confident that from the list given in this chapter, you can sample a wide cross-section of interests, passions, and projects. Relax, download, and give your eyes and ears a treat.

Always check podcasting directories to see how active these shows are before you subscribe. The podcasts in this section are constantly changing. They were actively producing content when we wrote this book, but printed material is never as up to date as a good podcast directory.

Tech Podcasts

If you're thinking about podcasting, you likely have a comfortable knowledge of computers, the Internet, and blogging. But regardless of how technologically savvy you are, like any aspect of life, you can never stop learning. That’s why you should subscribe to at least one tech podcast.

The agenda for a tech podcast is (surprise!) technology. All geek, all the time. Geeks, nerds, wizards, and Tech Help gurus sit behind a microphone and pull back the curtain on how your computer works, how a podcast’s RSS feed can be better, and how to make your time behind the keyboard more efficient.

Tech podcasts come delivered to you in a variety of skill levels and on a variety of topics:

• Macs: Some excellent podcasts for Mac users include The Mac Observer’s Apple Context Machine (shown in Figure 18-1 and available at https://www.macobserver.com/show/apple-context-machine) and the iMore Show (http://www.imore.com/podcasts), covering the latest developments coming from Cupertino, latest product reviews, and the odd opinion or two on the direction of Apple.
• PCs: Windows Insider Program (http://windowsinsider.mpsn.libsynpro.com) is an ambitious effort spearheaded by Windows Insider chief Dona Sarkar to podcast updates from within the Windows Insider community, whereas the MSPoweruser Podcast (https://mspoweruser.com/podcast) is more end-user/consumer focused to help you be more productive on your PC (and all things Microsoft).
• General computing: Many of the tech podcasts out there like This Week in Tech (or TWiT, as it is so lovingly referred to by its hosts and listeners, available at http://www.twit.tv/twit) or Daily Tech News Show (http://www.dailytechnewsshow.com), are generic in their approach to operating systems, following a mindset that a computer is a computer and the rest is mostly bells and whistles.
• Technology perspectives: Computer Talk Radio (http://computertalkradio.com) and Technorama (http://www.chuckchat.com/technorama) give personal and (in many cases) light-hearted perspectives on technology in society and go beyond the geek-speak, addressing issues on how technology can affect just about everything.

Whichever podcast you feed into your podcatching client, find a tech podcast that’s right for you and either enjoy the new perspective or allow yourself to grow into your geekdom. There is a lot to learn about computers, smartphones, the Internet of Things, and other cool Q Branch gizmos that are available at your local electronics store. When you have the basics down, these podcasts allow you to unlock their potential and go beyond your expectations.

Independent Media Podcasts

Podcasting is audio and video content on demand, and after taking in what is being offered on the radio, that is a very good thing. Maybe it’s a hazard of getting older, but some of us just aren’t hearing anything on the air that’s all that interesting or exciting. Unless you are really into auto-tune or really hungry for yet another hacker-crime-investigation-unit-comprised-of-incredibly-pretty-people series.

The good news is that media mavericks are alive and well and doing just fine in the 21st century, finding a new promotion channel with podcasting.

Independent labels, where the artists also work as promoters, producers, and holders-of-all-rights, have control over where their music plays, how often it is played, and how much it will cost you. Many indie musicians who are having trouble getting exposure and radio airplay will grant permission for podcasters to use their music. What does this cost the podcaster? A few moments of time and a spot or two, such as, “This music is brought to you by …” and “Visit this band online at w-w-w-dot …” And in return, the musician is exposed to a worldwide audience.

Musicians such as The Gentle Readers, Michelle Malone (both featured on Evil Genius Chronicles at http://www.evilgeniuschronicles.org), George Hrab, and Rubber Band Banjo (both featured on Tee’s Parsec-winning podcast Billibub Baddings and The Case of the Singing Sword) have all enjoyed the benefits of associating themselves with a podcast. Catching wind of this, indie artists of all backgrounds are turning to podcasts in order to spotlight their independent works whose vision might go against the corporate entertainment industry’s notion of “what the public wants.” Here are a few such podcasts you may want to check out:

• Welcome to Night Vale (www.welcometonightvale.com): Best described as A Prairie Home Companion meets The Twilight Zone and known for its quirky, sometimes sinister storytelling, the popular podcast has proven itself a fantastic platform for independent label music. Whenever Cecil announces the Night Vale weather report, listeners are treated to music from artists such as Anais Mitchell, Robin Aigner, daKAH Hip Hop Orchestra, Destroyer, Daniel Knox, Toys and Tiny Instruments, and Eliza Rickman, just to name a few.
• Irish and Celtic Music Podcast (http://celticmusicpodcast.com): Celebrated musician Marc Gunn hosts The Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. It’s all in the title. Marc offers his podcast as a spotlight for the best in Irish and Celtic culture and sound; and with over 20,000 downloads per episode, multiple wins for “Best Podsafe Music” from the People’s Choice Podcast Awards, and a consistent spot in iTunes’ “What’s Hot” directory for music podcasts, The Celtfather shows no signs of stopping.
• Making Movies is HARD!!! (http://spindryproductions.com/podcastgenerator): The independent film industry — particularly with the popularity of video podcasting, YouTube, and other online video providers — is embracing podcasting platforms as not only a place to promote but a place to educate. Making Movies is HARD!!!, hosted by Timothy Plain and Alrik Bursell, discusses independent filmmaking, but not just shooting and editing a film. Timothy and Alrik deep dive into all aspects of filmmaking. Writing. Producing. Directing. Even how you take care of your cast and crew. Timothy and Alrik also cover the downsides of making movies: hours of investment, rejection, lost opportunities, self-doubt. It’s all here.
• Making Lemonade with Jordan Morpeth (http://www.jordanmorpethart.com): He creates comic books. He loves talking about Star Wars. He hosts a podcast about life and how it all impacts his pursuits. This is Jordan Morpeth, illustrator and graphic designer in Sydney, Australia, and Making Lemonade is his audio journal that sometimes explores the challenges in art and design, the in’s and out’s of the comic book industry, or simply the magic moments happening all around him. If you are a creative individual and want a perspective on your passions, enjoy a glass of lemonade with Jordan.

Science Podcasts

The approach to science made popular by Bill Nye the Science Guy, Mr. Wizard, and the Mythbusters, is rampant in the podosphere. Here are some science podcasts that we recommend:

• Astronomy Cast (http://astronomycast.com): If you’ve always wondered about what’s really going on beyond our atmosphere, take a listen to a podcast descendant of Carl Sagan’s Cosmos concept. For those who would never leave the planet without their attitude, Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela Gay dubbed the show Astronomy Cast.
• Science Magazine (http://sciencemag.com): When it comes to science, you don’t get much closer to the source than to Science Magazine, the official podcast of the award-winning Science journal. This podcast is presented by the staff and contributing voices of Science, offering news and policy from the world of scientific research.
• The Brain Science Podcast (http://brainsciencepodcast.com): When it comes to the human brain and its mechanics, Dr. Ginger Campbell, MD, knows her way around it. The Brain Science Podcast (pictured in Figure 18-2) features the latest books about neuroscience as well as interviews with leading scientists from around the world. Neuroscience, you might think, would appeal to a niche audience; but with over 7.5 million downloads, Dr. Campbell’s podcast continues to educate the world about how our brains work.

  

• Therapy for Black Girls (http://www.therapyforblackgirls.com): Hosted by Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, Therapy for Black Girls focuses on making mental health topics more relevant and accessible for Black women. Dr. Bradford taps into pop culture to illustrate psychological concepts in order to overcome the stigma surrounding mental health issues. This podcast aims to make mental health topics accessible and relevant.

Science shows are good for you — like vegetables, only better. Not only can you learn something new or broaden your scope in a field you may regard as a hobby, but you can marvel at how the hosts demystify concepts once comprehensible only to PhDs and keep the ideas easy to grasp.

Self-Development Podcasts

Why not broaden your horizons — personal or professional — with podcasting? For example, say you’ve always wanted to learn Spanish. You could shell out some bucks for the “Teach Yourself Spanish” series, or you could listen to the free SpanishPod101 podcast (https://www.spanishpod101.com). SpanishPod101 is a podcast that is part of a multiple device approach across PDFs, online forums, and smart devices that culminate into a survival guide for a new language. With its podcast as the first step, SpanishPod101 helps you navigate situations at the restaurant, at the bank, or if your car breaks down.

If you aren’t interested in learning another language, take a look at some of the other subjects offered in the podosphere. Here are just a few examples of what’s available:

• Education: Podcasts can be like your favorite class after the bell has rung, offering material completely devoted to what you might not have heard while in middle and high school. Stuff You Missed in History Class (http://www.missedinhistory.com), hosted by Tracy V. Wilson and Holly Frey, offers details behind Lady Jane Grey, Executive Order 9066, or comedians Abbott & Costello, each episode an in-depth look at events from our past. Instead of history, what if you are working on your language skills using the Duolingo (http://www.duolingo.com) app? If you are enjoying the lessons (and if you’re on the app, you know it’s a blast learning a language this way!), you can increase your immersion with the Duolingo Podcast, specific to what language you are learning.
• Career Development: Are you looking to transition to working from home, but wonder if you’re missing a step somewhere in staying productive? Have a listen to WFH The New Reality (https://anchor.fm/wfhpodcast/), hosted by Ian Scott, a podcast about making the right steps forward in a career that involves a commute from your bed to a Macbook. For female entrepreneurs, the She Did It Her Way podcast (http://shediditherwaypodcast.com) features interviews with risk-takers who worked hard to bring their ideas to reality. And when it comes to incredible visionaries — Elon Musk, Norman Lear, and Michelle Obama, to name a few — the TED Talks podcasts (http://www.ted.com/talks) offer up all kinds of great career advice from those who shape the world.
• Personal Development: TED Talks don’t just stop at Career Development (as there are many podcasts TED produces), but also help you better yourself and your life. Are you looking to change your eating habits or maybe just find calm within the stress of daily life? Podcasting can bring a healthy alternative to your current digital lifestyle, and maybe even lower blood pressure and cholesterol points in the process. To find a bit of health and harmony in your life, check out the Mind of Snaps Podcast (http://mindofsnaps.com/podcast) hosted by Jessy (also known as SheSnaps, pictured in Figure 18-3), a gamer, blogger, and streamer, dedicated to encouragement, balance, and overall positivity. For those wanting their health and philosophy peppered with a bit of Bruce Lee, dive deeper into a martial art you study (or are thinking about studying) with whistlekick Martial Arts Radio (http://www.whistlekickmartialartsradio.com).

  

• Money management: If you’re looking for advice on managing your money, check out Money Girl (http://moneygirl.quickanddirtytips.com). Or if you are trying to manage finances after you have made the ultimate life investment (Hint: It involves the words “I do” or a variant of that), try His & Her Money Podcast (http://www.hisandhermoney.com/podcasts), which focuses on joint financial plans and their balance in a strong, marital relationship.

There is a lot to learn from the world, and whether you’re tuning in to one of numerous podcasts sponsored by universities and colleges or to an enthusiast who wants to share and swap resources with you, all this continuing education is available online, in audio, and at no charge.

Comedy Podcasts

There are times in life when you just need a good laugh. A real bonus with comedy podcasts is having those good laughs categorized, digitized, and waiting for you, only a tap or click away.

Humor, though, is in the eye of the beholder and the ear of the listener. Performing a search on “Comedy Podcasts” will offer you many, many choices, ranging from kid-safe comedy to performing arts to adults-only discussions with an irreverent approach. Comedy covers a lot of ground, but straight-up comedy podcasts are not intended to do anything other than entertain.

The way these podcasts make you laugh covers a wide spectrum of how humor is defined. Here are a few comedy podcasts that we enjoy:

• Comedy4Cast (www.comedy4cast.com): The unpredictability from Comedy4Cast’s host, Clinton Alvord, is one of the elements that adds charm to the show. Sometimes you get a tongue-in-cheek review of an electronic gadget, another time you hear a parody of another popular podcast, or Clinton could be offering a comedy serial. Whatever is on the menu provided by cast and crew, Comedy4Cast has but one goal: having you pull over to the side of the road, so you don’t drive into the ditch, or setting the hot coffee aside so as not to spit it on your keyboard. DISCLAIMER: Comedy4Cast is not responsible for damages incurred while listening.
• The FuMP (http://www.thefump.com): The FuMP stands for “The Funny Music Project” and features a cavalcade of comedy musicians that include Devo Spice, the great Luke Ski, Worm Quartet, Power Salad, Nuclear Bubble Wrap, Carrie Dahlby, Carla Ulbrich, Robert Lund and Spaff, Raymond and Scum, and more! All of the music showcased in The FuMP is protected under a Creative Commons license so listeners know they can share the music or even make their own music video to it, so long as no one makes money at it. The FuMP also operates as a network, offering website visitors the links to artists for additional laughs beyond the podcast.
• Alison Rosen is Your New Best Friend (http://www.alisonrosen.com/ariynbf): This podcast began as an online talk show, streamed from journalist Alison Rosen’s Brooklyn apartment. This window into a comic writer’s life evolved into interviews that center around people’s genuine struggles, both in her backyard and around the world. Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend has been described as a marriage between Seinfeld and Charlie Rose, but Rosen considers her podcast as a chronicle of daily life and how we tend to laugh at what we as humans deal with.
• The Geologic Podcast (http://www.geologicpodcast.com): No, wait, The Geologic Podcast is a podcast featuring the music of musician and author George Hrab! Hold on — The Geologic Podcast is a scientific and skeptic podcast featuring the musings of musician and author George Hrab! Actually … yes, The Geologic Podcast is all this and a comedy podcast guaranteed to get you thinking all while rocking your socks off. There is a lot happening in this podcast, so best hold on to something when you dive in.

Slice-of-Life Podcasts

Comedy is prevalent in all the various genres of podcasting, especially with the podcasts that just take a look at life and give it a perspective. Sometimes you need humor to deal with loved ones, life’s unexpected pitfalls, or just the world on a whole. Slice-of-life podcasts offers audiences a chance to laugh at the headlines, slow down with an in-depth look at a specific topic, or offer a look at a lifestyle. The subjects covered are varied, but the podcast serves as windows into the hosts’ world. True, most podcasts are; but in these podcasts, it’s about the moment, the here and now, and what is happening in their lives. From this casual and candid approach comes a podcast that might make you laugh, might make you cry, and maybe — just maybe — make you think.

• Truth Be Told (https://www.kqed.org/podcasts/truthbetold/): Hosted by Tonya Mosley, Truth Be Told offers itself as that friend who is always there to celebrate your victories, listen to your gripes, and offer you a shoulder to cry on. This podcast gives a candid look into the multifaceted lifestyle of being black in America.
• The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe (http://mikerowe.com/podcast/): Mike Rowe, best known for his snarky-but-sincere approach to America’s working force in Dirty Jobs, brings all his dry wit and endless charm to The Way I Heard It. This podcast tells new and slightly unexpected stories of celebrities, history, and icons of culture, passed on from person to person, generation to generation. It’s a quick listen — usually under ten minutes per episode — and is guaranteed to make you smile.
• The Innovative Mindset Podcast (https://izoldat.com/): Produced by author, speaker, and entertainer Izolda Trakhtenberg, this podcast is a weekly talk show with business leaders, entrepreneurs, and creatives on tapping into innovation and problem-solving strategies. This show may sound better suited for our Self-Development Podcasts section, but Izolda's Innovative Mindset Podcast, pictured in Figure 18-4, is more about how the show’s guests discover solutions from every day inspirations. The Innovative Mindset Podcast emphasizes the importance of remaining human in a digital world, and finding a fulfillment in life through “Eureka!” moments big and small.

As it goes with slice-of-life podcasts, the general content can go in any way: G, PG-13, to “What did they just say?!” Always check the podcast’s listings (in directories or on their websites) for an Explicit tag to see how “playfully blunt” these podcasts can get.

Gaming Podcasts

You might think that podcasts about games and gaming would be something better suited for the Slice-of-Life, Geek, or Comedy sections, depending on how lively these style of podcasts get. Long-form and serialized productions of friends gathering together to either crawl through a dungeon, claim the title of King of Tokyo, or share strategies and latest news from World of Warcraft or Minecraft stand in a class all their own. Gaming Podcasts are quite popular, and the skill levels featured on these podcasts range from the professionals appearing on the circuit to the novices purely in it for the fun.

• Esportsmanlike Conduct (https://www.esportsmanlikeconduct.com): You may not believe that eSports — professional teams with such names as Cloud9, Evil Geniuses, and Digital Chaos that come together to play video games — is a thing, but it is. It is a serious thing; and Esportsmanlike Conduct, hosted by Brandon “Atrioc” Ewing and Nate Stanz, features interviews with outstanding athletes from the digital sports arena, latest news and results from recent tournaments, and breakdowns of how teams performed.
• How Did This Get Played? (https://www.earwolf.com/show/how-did-this-get-played/): Some really incredible video games are out there — God of War, Destiny, Maneater, The Last of Us, BioShock — but did you ever wonder about those games that make you go “How in the name of Ralph Baer did this game ever get into development?” From bad mechanics to ridiculous premises to “Did I just do that?!” Heather Anne Campbell and Nick Wiger put their deep love for video games to the test with How Did This Get Played? featuring the worst, the weirdest, and the FML of console and PC gaming.
• The Steamrollers Adventure Podcast (http://riggstories.com/the-podcast): Michael J. Rigg loves to write. Michael J. Rigg loves role playing games. Michael J. Rigg also loves steampunk. When Mike wrote his debut novel, Clockwork Looking Glass, he wanted to delve even deeper into his world, but invite his friends along for the ride. This inspired Mike to design a d20-style role playing game around his steampunk universe. The Steamrollers Adventure Podcast (shown in Figure 18-5), provides an immersive RPG experience for its audience as Mike provides music and sound effects associated with events in-game. There is also a lot of inappropriate humor peppered throughout which has been known to happen during RPG sessions, but “Storycrafter Mike” keeps the action going as he pulls his friends and special guests deeper into a Wonderland of his own making.
• Critical Role (https://www.critrole.com): This podcast began as many role playing campaigns did: A bunch of nerdy friends playing Dungeons & Dragons in each other’s living rooms. Critical Role is now the must listen to RPG podcast, attracting over a half million viewers every week. With dreamy Matthew Mercer as your dungeon master in their second campaign storyline, popular voiceover actors and special guests take on impossible challenges while enjoying a few laughs along the way.

Podcasts of the Pen

As you know, Tee stepped into podcasting with an idea no author had yet set out to do: serialize a novel in podcasts. When the podcast of MOREVI ended for Tee in the summer of 2005, he looked at the audio equipment he had and asked himself, “So … what do I do now?” By this time, there were a few writerly podcasts out there all talking about the craft of writing, but there were no active podcasts on the business of writing books. To fill this void, Tee launched The Survival Guide to Writing Fantasy in September 2005, a podcast about the everyday operations of a writing career.

The last episode of The Survival Guide to Writing Fantasy aired in 2009, but many more podcasts have appeared that cover all aspects of writing from the business to the basics behind getting the work done to marketing and promotion that works.

• The Creative Penn Podcast (http://www.thecreativepenn.com): New York Times and USA Today bestselling thriller author Joanna Penn has developed quite a reputation with The Creative Penn, a podcast (and companion blog) that goes into all aspects of writing. Business. Creative demands. Time management. If you have questions about the writing industry, Joanna is a one-stop shop of knowledge. Her podcast also features interviews with authors of all backgrounds and all genres, so if you are looking for help in your writing career or creative project, The Creative Penn may be your first stop.
• Writing Excuses Podcast (http://www.writingexcuses.com): A Hugo-winning podcast featuring seven professional authors and a huge collection of interviews, advice, and back-and-forth banter, Writing Excuses is a fast-paced, weekly podcast for writers, by writers. They like to say, “Fifteen minutes long, because you’re in a hurry, and we’re not that smart…” but if you get them going, the show may run a little longer. Writing Excuses wants to help their audience become better writers, regardless if the end goal is writing professionally or writing for the soul.
• The Shared Desk (http://www.theshareddesk.com): Tee Morris and Pip Ballantine love writing together, and you get the idea they enjoy podcasting together when you hear them on The Shared Desk. When Tee and Pip turn the mics on, their topics of discussion cover collaborative projects of all kinds, what’s happening in the publishing industry, and also go into what is happening with their individual works as well. Whenever possible, Tee and Pip bring guests in studio to pick up different perspectives on writing.
• The Everyday Novelist (http://everydaynovelist.com): J. Daniel Sawyer has penned over 25 books and over 30 short stories. While working on his next work-in-progress, Dan hosts The Everyday Novelist, a daily writing podcast about taking your writing passion to the next level. Within a few minutes, The Everyday Novelist tackles a new topic either presented by Dan, a special guest, or from his listeners. It’s a podcast that serves as your daily affirmation for what you want to accomplish as a writer.

Geek Podcasts

If you have ever attended a Comic Con or a science fiction-fantasy-horror convention, you may have witnessed firsthand passionate individuals who love to talk about their favorite movie, television show, or game. Or maybe you caught a live interview with an actress or writer that you love, and heard that Nathan Fillion is a comic book nerd or that Erin Grey is big into Tai Chi. Truly one of the joys of podcasting is capturing good laughs between friends, luminaries, and a room full of fellow geeks attending a con and riffing on the mics.

This is the joy you hear in these podcasts. A love and a passion for all things geek. (There it is again! The P word — passion.)

• Geek Therapy Radio (https://www.geektherapyradio.com): Proud nerd Johnny Hemberger hosts Geek Therapy Radio, a podcast celebrating pop culture and many exhibits of geekdom in an open, fun, and heartfelt way. Whether it is the latest in technology or an interview with actors, writers, and film directors, Geek Therapy Radio is a sit-down with guests happy to let their geek flag fly high and proud.
• Geek Radio Daily (http://www.geekradiodaily.com): Geek Radio Daily featuring The Wonderful Billy Flynn, Podcasting’s Rich Sigfrit, and The Flynstress provides a daily (yes, daily) dose of geek every weekday. Mondays highlight the weekend box office results, Tuesdays cover what’s out on Blu-Ray, Wednesdays is New Comic Book Day, Thursdays are all about new video game releases, and Fridays offer up what’s opening at theatres everywhere. On alternate weekends, as a bonus, Carol the Cat hosts a review of geeky Horror Movies as part of her Scream Queens Survival Manual. Then there is the GRD’s Weekly super-sized show — in many cases, recorded live at a convention — featuring special guests and in-depth discussions on how to get your geek on.
• Wired Magazine’s Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy (https://www.geeksguideshow.com): Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy, hosted by author David Barr Kirtley and produced by Lightspeed Magazine editor John Joseph Adams, is an unabashed embracing of your inner geek. Geek’s Guide features in-depth conversations and interviews over books, movies, games, and comics, all coming from a place of science-fiction, fantasy, horror, and a love for the genre.

Podcasts about … Podcasting

It may sound redundant and feel a little odd to listen to a podcast about podcasting. It would be like having an electrician come over to another electrician’s house to fix faulty electric wiring. But why not?

• The Feed (http://thefeed.libsyn.com): When it comes to podcast tutors, you want to work with people who have trustworthy track records (and thank you for trusting us!); and when it comes to trustworthy track records, Elsie Escobar, Rob Walch, and LibSyn are responsible for many podcasts available today. The Feed (shown in Figure 18-6), is LibSyn’s official podcast, covering podcast strategy, tips, media hosting, and all things LibSyn (See Chapter 3 for more). As The Feed is a community-driven show, their topics go beyond getting a podcast off the ground. Rob and Elsie go deep into ways of growing your audience, promotion that won’t come across spammy, and crafting a strategy for your podcast, whether it is a casual endeavor or a professional venture.

  

• The Audacity to Podcast (http://theaudacitytopodcast.com): Podcaster Daniel J. Lewis is your host for The Audacity to Podcast, an award-winning podcast all about podcasting using Audacity and WordPress. Along with those foundations, Dan recommends audio gear, suggests good podcast habits, and reminds you of the reasons why you podcast in the first place.
• For the Love of Podcast (https://fortheloveofpodcast.com): Welcome to For the Love of Podcast, a production from Billy Samoa Saleebey, an award-winning filmmaker and host of the interview podcast Insight Out. For the Love of Podcast offers beginners and long-time producers solutions and strategies that help showrunners up their game. With over 1,000,000 podcasts now live across various directories, Billy features voices that will help you keep pace with the platform, reach new audiences, and keep your passion to podcast alive and thriving.