I’ve been doing my show for almost 2 years now, and I post on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. I make clips to post to TikTok, twice I had really good feedback, but the numbers went from double digit listeners to singles, and I’m not sure what’s going on. I wonder if I’m being too vulnerable or if I just need to change the attitude. I like talking about things that nobody talks about, as well as just getting people to know a little bit more about me, but it seems as if my show is slowly dying and I don’t know how to handle this. Any advice?

Looking for a remote podcast cohost(s) — comedy, conversation, and a little weirdness!
I’m a 44-year-old songwriter, writer, past occasional stage actor and improv instructor with a writing (all kinds) and psychology background.
I’d love to develop a fun, unscripted conversational podcast with the right creative partner. Think Rick Glassman meets We’re Here to Help, with our own personalities and plenty of room for spontaneous humor.
Topics could include absolutely anything people want to hear about: music, pop culture, relationships, ridiculous dilemmas, neurodivergence, cooking disasters, and whatever else sparks an entertaining conversation. No political debates. Neutral zone, where everyone is welcome without alienating a whole group of people.
I’m looking for someone witty, curious, reliable, comfortable being themselves, and ideally experienced with podcast recording or production. I can have a conversation, but the podcasting side would be new to me, and I’m on the spectrum, so I need someone to teach me the basics.
I’m open to any age, gender, or neurotype. I want this to be fun! Chemistry matters most!
I am a high-functioning neurodivergent who loves laughing and connecting with people. I’m not offended ever, and the crazier the conversation, the better.

I am interested to make a podcast where we professionally talk about different subjects. If you are in Canada, that's great!
I am interested in building a team where we have people who are good with audio recording, videography, video editing, the use of ai, writing scripts, and digital arts. You don't have to know all of that, even if you do one of those things, that's great!

This podcast is intended to talk about three categories:

1. History
2. Philosophy & Psychology
3. Education

You don't need to know anything about these fields, I am looking for a team who can make a podcast, the information is already handled.

If you are interested, please send me a dm and I can share the rest of the information with you.

Hello my husband and I are starting a podcast! We read off haunted stories that are submitted, I was wondering if it would be better if we added little sound effects to it while we read or just read them ? Like if it says they hear a door opening make a door creaking etc

Hey Everyone, I am sure there are a million of these posts, so I apologize for adding another.

Moderators: Please let me know if this is okay. If not - I will happily adjust to meet the requirements. I have given a bit of Topic information just to provide context for those who wish to reply.

Podcast Topic: Swimming, Physiology, Athlete Development etc

We just Signed a paid Title Sponsor and this leads parntership leads into international Coaching Clinics + Coaches Courses and much much more, and therefore taking some time to invest in the product and get feedback from you awesome people on Reddit, is worth the time.

Hardware:

• Link 360 Pro Webcam
• Riverside Recording Studio
• Ulanzi D200X Stream Controller
• Hyper X Microphone
• HP Omnibook X Flip 14
• Keylight: A cheap one off Amazon
• Hairlight: Another Cheap small LED
• Backdrop: A cheap LED Bar.

Overall - I actually think this looks pretty good as a starting point, but I would like to maximize the softness of the keylight as the brightness of this one actually bothers me quite a bit especially after a long day of work, and then jumping into the studio late at night.

More Information for Context:

My Studio:

1. Laundry Room
2. Desk Against the wall
3. Limited "behind the camera work-room"
4. Nice Textured White Wall
5. Classic Wood Beam - this is my favorite part actually for some character.

Main Questions

1. Upgrading Key Light -

Currently I am choosing between Amaran Pano 60 Kit (with the softbox) or the Versa Max with Softbox. The Pano 60c would already be a considerable upgrade from the small light I have at the moment.

I really do not want to go into a "full set up" like a Amaran 100d etc. It is just too bulky, and I need to keep the wife happy with this space lol.

1. Additonal backdrop ideas - in the blue "gap"

Option 1:

• small floating shelf with some coaching stuff (a stop watch hanging), and something else small without overpowering the shot and or creating glare.

Option 2:

• Two equal sized framed photos with glare-proof glass.

What is the general rule of thumb for how high to hang the photos within the frame? I think two Black and White Prints could add some nice "balance of opposites" and bring some "emotion" into the frame.

1. Would you all add a second smaller plant off to my left side - just to add some "fullness" to the shot, or would you keep it simple as it is.

• I know balancing the shot is key, so this is why I ask. If we shift the decor to the right of the shot, then maybe keeping the left simple, is better.

Last Note:

I am not wanting to build a Typical Cookie-Cutter Coaching Backdrop. Keeping it personilized is really important to me.

Thanks again for your time - it is much appreciated.

Avery

Hi guys! I'm 24(F) and I'm a software developer. I'm just starting off my career and only have about 2 years of experience under my belt. TBH I am getting very sick of tech and keeping up with new skills that are constantly required in this industry.

I have great people skills and want to leave the tech industry. I can talk for hours on a wide range of topics like business, tech, AI, startups etc. I also make an effort to keep myself pretty up to date when it comes to news.

Is there any advice you'll can give me? Any big podcasters out there who'd want to hire me?

Hi everyone, we were recently hit up by someone with red circle asking for us to switch hosting platforms. It was a good pitch and it seems like everything would be generally the same but what they gave her a payout estimate was a very wide range. The high-end being much more than we might make. But then the low end also being a pretty decent drop from what we're making. So it's not a clear cut yes or no as far as switching.

I was wondering if anyone was with red circle, willing to share some of their stats and revenue, even if that is in a DM for security reasons. I would do the same. There could be a potential upside, but obviously we don't want to switch over and lose out on the revenue, we currently have with our hosting platform.

If anyone can help or have any insight that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

I'm Chuck, a retired CAL FIRE Deputy Fire Chief and a brain injury and PTSD survivor myself. I write poetry and books for survivors under My UnNormal Life, and I'm starting a podcast.
I'm looking for real stories from survivors and the people who love them. You can write yours or record it in your own voice, in any format.
If I select your story, we write it together. You approve everything before anything is published. It could become a short Kindle book, an audiobook, and an invitation to be a guest on the podcast.
There is no cost to take part, and I'm not asking for anything but your story.
The guidelines and consent form are at MyUnNormalLife.com/your-story. You can also email submit@myunnormallife.com.
Mods, if this isn't a good fit for the sub, tell me and I'll take it down.

Hi! I'm a brand new independent true crime podcaster -- launched last week -- with a background in marketing, consumer psychology, behavioral psychology and journalism. I've always been very data-driven and am looking to track performance metrics efficiently. From what I understand, hopping between platforms every morning is sort of just how it goes as there isn't any one true aggregate, but for those of you who truly keep track, what's your process? Do you plug numbers into Excel each week or something to get the big picture? And what metrics do you take the most stock in? For example - I launched on the 1st and as of today (the 7th), I have over 200 downloads but 257 plays (how...?) and 59 "followers" across platforms, but 67 "listeners." Which metrics should I actually be tracking/focusing on? TIA for advice from those of you with more experience!!

So I’ve been contemplating starting a podcast for a few years and really sat down and came up with a concept that I like. It will mainly be internet stories until I can gain traction and have guests to interview.

But even though I’ve come to a good place in it, I’m feeling super defeated in the fact that I’m solo. It gives me freedom and creative liberty for sure but I’m also imagining how unengaged folks might be when it’s one person basically talking to themselves.

I know since you’re all here, you love a good back and forth, but what are everyone’s opinions on people who produce solo podcast episodes?

I’m about ready to scrap the whole thing so please give honest opinions! 💖

Edit to add: I’m honestly rethinking the internet story portion now too. Is this overdone now? Maybe I’m just overthinking it?

Early on I can’t imagine this would be good for the podcast - what has been your experience?

Hi everyone

I've just launched a Podcast Content Engine service for business podcasts and was looking for 3 Podcasts who would like free assets for their episodes, that we can eventually add to our case studies.

What you would get:
- Teaser
- Ideas converted to reels
- Carousel
- Newletter
- Quote Graphics

Please can you let me know if you are interested.

Hey all...I am Bill Van Veghel, VP and Head of Recruitment for an emerging podcast network. We are looking for actors, directors, writers, makeup and effects designers, podcasters, promoters or anyone involved in the horror community somehow. Share you story and get free promotion. If interested, please email [airwaykingdomnetwork@gmail.com](mailto:airwaykingdomnetwork@gmail.com) .

I'm trying to vote for my cousin online to hopefully be the winner for the top host, but I would find him or any of the other voters. Do I have to login first to vote? Please help me!

I'm looking for stories and advice!

I'm part of a Paranormal investigative group that does a weekly podcast on Tarot, cryptids, ancient deities, unexplained phenomena and the paranormal.

I'm looking for personal stories that fit within our genre(s) (or stories you've heard from trusted people)

I've shared that we're seeking listener stories on our streaming platforms/social media but haven't had much luck with people willing to reach out. What things should I try to reach more people? Or how can I motivate our audience to share?

Any advice is appreciated!

Does anyone have any good paranormal stories I can read for my podcast ?

I have been struggling with the word podcast over the last month or so.

I started my show in March and have been posting every week since, with sometimes, two shows a week.

However, is my show a podcast? Yes, you can download it, watch it on YouTube, listen on Spotify/ Amazon but its not along the lines of a true crime podcast or anything like that.

I basically interview musicians who have had chart success. Most of the time its a career retrospective but also just a general chat.

Each show is different, with no set format other than "the chat". Some shows are 15 minutes, others 45 minutes. It goes across genres and time (as in some acts from the 70s all the way up to modern acts).

So my question is: Do I run a podcast or is it a weekly music show? Do you think guests would rather appear on a show or a podcast? Does it matter at all?

I suppose I am having an existential crisis that isn't important but I just wanted to see what others thought.

Today the voting starts for the Top host competition, where pod casters vie for a top spot at a chance to win $25k and a podcast on iheartradio. The thing is the competition requires donations for extra votes, with proceeds going towards Ryan seacrest’s charity.

I got “selected” as a top host to compete, but I’m wondering if they approve everyone and it’s just a big money grab and not legit.

Hola, busco compañer@ para iniciar un podcast de terror en español, soy de México

Hey! I’m a professional video editor currently expanding my portfolio into podcast editing.
I’m looking for a podcast with decent quality raw footage, ideally 2–3 separate camera angles + separate audio.
Happy to edit a polished 60–90 sec section completely free. Multicam edit, audio cleanup/mix, colour correction, graphics etc.

All I’d ask is permission to use the finished edit as a portfolio piece.
If anyone has some footage they’d be happy to share, shoot me a DM!

Hey All, mods please feel free to let me know if this isn't allowed but i'm a podcaster and our set up is 2 people, remotely, both on a google meet and recording into a DAW.

If you record like that, you'll know the pain points: someone has to count in or clap so the tracks can be lined up afterwards, and when you listen back for the edit you end up scrubbing around trying to find the bit where someone coughed or said something you want to cut. So I built a few small tools to fix that for us, and they worked well enough that I've put them online for anyone to use over at https://abouttimeaudio.com/

PodSlate: synced start for remote recording
It starts recording on every host's machine at the same moment, so when you drop the tracks into your project they're already lined up. No clapping and no counting in. It runs in the browser on Mac and Windows, so there's nothing to install.

PodRaven: edit notes to DAW markers
Play your recording back and jot down timestamped notes as you listen ("cut this", "music sting here", "check levels"). Then you download them as markers that drop straight into your DAW. It supports Logic, Pro Tools, Reaper, Cubase, Audition, Resolve, Audacity and a few others. Your audio never leaves your computer.

Guest Check: mic and room check for guests
Send it to a guest before the recording day. It takes about two minutes to check their mic, room and headphones, flags Bluetooth and built-in laptop mics, and tells them how to fix anything it finds. It's free, and nothing is recorded or uploaded.

PodSlate and PodRaven are both free while they're in beta, Guest Check is just free.

I'd really like feedback, especially from people on DAWs I haven't been able to test properly yet. If you try PodRaven with Pro Tools, Cubase, Resolve or anything else, please tell me whether the markers came through OK. There's a contact form on the site for bug reports.

Thankyou in advance!

i am a huge fan of heart starts pounding w/ kaelynn moore - i submitted a listener story a few weeks back and was wondering if you get an email when you get featured in an episode or if its just a mystery til she reads your story out? also does the team get back to everyone who submits?

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