Africa Podfest 2021 Viewing Guide
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by Stephanie Fuccio
3y ago
“We Are Proud To Be Here” was the theme of the inaugural Africa Podfest on February 21, 2021. Co-Directors Josephine Karianjahi & Melissa Mbugua, along with their team, organized a jam-packed 10 hours of podcast stories, workshops and resources. It's a lot of information. This Africa PodFest Viewing Guide is a concise path to engage with this multi-faceted, growing podcasting scene. “In Africa, people grow ideas even when there’s no space because of the restraints that we have. People grow and so we’re thinking it’s going to grow and get bigger.” Josephine Karianjahi, Co-Director of Afri ..read more
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A Guide to Audio Interfaces for Voice & Podcasting
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by Matthew Boudreau
3y ago
What factors can we look at to determine our studio needs when it comes to an audio interface? What technical considerations are important? Over the course of my education and career, I have likely purchased more audio interfaces than any other piece of equipment. Here, I'll attempt to pass on everything I've learned along the way. What is an Audio Interface? First of all, what’s an “audio interface”? The term refers to any device that converts analog audio into a computer-readable digital format. Audio interfaces come in all shapes and sizes. There’s the built-in sound card inside your comput ..read more
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23 Fiction Podcasts To Tune Into Right Now | By RadioPublic
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by Guest Podcaster
3y ago
This post is sponsored by RadioPublic, an easy-to-use free podcast app that makes listening to podcasts simple – on the web, iPhone, and Android. RadioPublic’s mission is to help listeners discover and engage withpodcasters. Radio Public offers promotion tools to help you grow your show, such as embeddable web players and vanity RSS feeds. For fiction podcast creators and enthusiasts, RadioPublic's fiction podcast growth tools are very helpful. As RadioPublic specialises in podcast curation – with their dedicated team of Podcast Librarians – we thought it would be a good idea for writer Ma'aya ..read more
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Recording Two Mics Independently With One Stereo Splitter
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by Matthew McLean
3y ago
Thanks to Peter B who, in the comments section of our article Recording Face to Face, In-Person Interviews for a Podcast, recommended we check out the Hosa Technology YMM-261 Stereo Splitter for recording two mics independently.  Update: April 2018 – We're getting some reports from users who're having trouble getting this stereo splitter to work with the Zoom H1. To see the ones we've checked it with, you'll find a list of confirmed compatible recorders at the bottom of the post. We frequently recommend the use of splitters in various podcasting setups involving two or mor ..read more
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Halloween Horror Fiction Podcasts of 2016
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by Matthew McLean
3y ago
It's that time of year again where the macabre goes mainstream in the lead up to Halloween. And – to quote John Ballentine of the excellent Campfire Radio Theater – “horror and audio drama go together like peanut butter and jelly”. There are a lot of famous horror fiction podcasts out there now. Take the aforementioned Campfire Radio Theater, for example, or shows like We're Alive and The Black Tapes. You're likely to find a lot of lists mentioning these great shows at the moment, so I wanted to do something a little different. 2016 has been a great year for audio drama and fiction podcasts. T ..read more
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Q&A: Validating a Podcast Idea
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by Robert Cudmore
3y ago
I was asked recently about the preparation that goes into starting a podcast; Thanks for the excellent material you have sent me and for all the resources on the site. A quick question: I have had a few ideas for podcasts in the past but never really started anything. I'm hoping to start a podcast with a friend of mine to earn extra income via sponsorship. Are they any ways you would recommend to validate an idea? Any tips that can be used to ensure what we start is actually worth listening to? That's a Good Question! With hundreds of thousands of podcasts in the world today, how do you know ..read more
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Best Headphones for Listening to Audio Drama Podcasts
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by Matthew McLean
3y ago
Most audio drama podcasters will express sincere gratitude when they find out you've been listening to their show. Then they'll sometimes wince a little when they find out how you've been listening to it. Low-budget, low-quality earbuds are a common way of consuming any type of audio from your smartphone or device. This makes sense because most people don't consider themselves audio purists or “snobs”. Very few consumers ever listen to audio in optimal conditions either. Naturally, listening is mainly taking place on public transport, on busy streets, or in places where there's lots ..read more
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Changing Podcast Host: Is It Worth It?
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by Matthew McLean
3y ago
Is your podcast not quite hitting the giddy heights you'd once envisioned? Feel compelled to take action? There's no shortage of things you can do to grow a podcast, from tweaking your topic and nailing down your USP to advertising and promotion. But what about changing podcast host? What is a Podcast Host? Before you panic, I'm not talking about changing you, so let's clear up the ambiguity ? Your podcast host (also known as a podcast hosting provider or media host) is like your show's home online. That's the place you enter all its key details (like the podcast name and description), as well ..read more
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Podcasting in Education: What Are the Benefits?
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by Colin Gray
3y ago
New technology always has a heavy impact on education, and podcasting is no different. Many learning institutions are cutting back on textbooks and investing in technology-enhanced learning. Podcasting, as one of the latest mediums to emerge into the mainstream, is one of the forefront technologies in this change. In this article, I'll show you how podcasting in education can increase accessibility and encourage engagement. Podcasting offers the opportunity for lecturers to easily broadcast engaging audio content, which students can then listen to at any time and wherever they are. A stud ..read more
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Stop! What’s That Sound: Troubleshooting Audio Issues
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by Matthew Boudreau
3y ago
Sound recording is a garbage in, garbage out process. That is, the sound quality of your final product can only be as good as the quality of the sound recordings that go into the project from the start. Too often, podcasters say, “we'll fix it it in post,” for things that they could correct at the start. By troubleshooting your audio issues in the recording stage, you can save a lot of time and headache afterwards. We live in a world full of noises. Cars, HVAC systems, neighborhood dogs, lawn mowers and roosters often plague the recordist's desire for clean sound. In addition to these audible ..read more
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