For the most part, it’s almost impossible for podcasts that are getting made today to become a hit in the way that a podcast like Serial was. Bloomberg published an article back in January about how podcasting hasn’t produced a new hit in years, which is partially to do with the absolute glut of podcasts getting made today. So yes — advertising dollars will rarely be enough to cover the cost of production, and if ad revenue is the reason to make a podcast, you will be disappointed.
Read MoreI love podcasting and audio work, but my body doesn’t always feel the same way. Grinding out long editing hours at my desk makes me feel like I’m possibly not making body-friendly choices. Sore back, numb feet, crampy hands… sounding familiar? It’s a struggle for a lot of us desk-bound workers.
Read MoreYou’re likely well aware of the “Podcast Boy’s Club”—the idea that even though women make up roughly half of podcast listeners nationwide, an overwhelming majority of the top-charting shows across major podcast platforms are hosted by men.
79 percent, actually.
Read MoreAudio producers deserve to go to Paris, too! Fellowship info inside.
Read MoreA Q&A with newly minted author and Vocal Fry producer Jay Cockburn!
Read MoreWhat Neil Young Leaving Spotify Tells Us About Their Priorities
Read MoreTheir tips were surprisingly simple
Read MoreSpotify has closed Studio 4 (often referred to as Spotify Studios) and laid off some of its staff
Read MoreFour ways Alpaca My Bags pivoted to keep their content relevant during a global lockdown
Read MoreWe really hope it doesn’t ruin New Girl
Read MoreWe’ll try anything at this point
Read MoreWhat a year. Smell ya later, 2021
Read MoreYou actually can’t always fix it in post production
Read More