Indian Podcasting Revolution – Details, episodes & analysis

As we draw the curtains on an immersive season of the Indian Podcasting Revolution, Roshni and Rohit, look back at the treasure trove of conversations that can be of immense value to both emerging and established podcasters in India. 

Step behind the mic with us as we revisit riveting dialogues from the voices that shaped this season. Here are a few episodes that find special mention in Roshni and Rohit’s heartfelt vote of thanks to every trailblazer and listener who joined us on this transformative journey through the Indian Podcasting Revolution: 

Episode 6 with Joni Deutsch on Podcast Marketing 101

Episode 21 with Aishwarya Ashok on how curiosity fuels podcast storytelling

Episode 18 with Bryan Barletta demystifying audio and video podcasting

Episode 11 with Abhay Maheswari on how to balance podcasting with daily grind

Episode 20 with Nic Redman as she talks about having a confident podcast voice

Episode 14 with Dr. Srividya Sivakumar deep dives into authenticity in podcasting

As we bid adieu to this chapter of IPR, we're already looking ahead, eager to embark on the next wave of Indian podcasting adventures and you are invited!!

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PodPros is the series where we bring insights from global podcasting experts to accelerate the rise of podcasts in India. In this episode, your host Roshni Baronia is talking to Megan Dougherty Co-founder of One Stone Creative, a podcast production agency that serves business owners from North America and Canada. 

If you host a business podcast or are planning to do one, you should look at making it an impactful marketing powerhouse. But questions arise around how to make a business podcast, what are the best practices, and what outcomes to expect from your business podcast. 

Get answers to these and many more as Roshni and Megan discuss the intricate details of curating a goal-oriented and result-driven strategic podcast for business growth. Megan shares the back story of the inception of her podcast production company and moves on to give us a deep understanding of how strategic podcasts differ from passion projects. 

From podcast formats that align with your business goals, like establishing thought leadership or connecting with peers, or building relationships - there is a strategy behind choosing the right format and you will get the code for it in this episode. We also dissect the realities of evaluating your podcast success beyond download numbers and also the high-converting CRAs that can nudge your listeners to ‘actually’ follow through!

So tune in to this power-packed episode of Indian Podcatsing Revolution and expect to walk away with a treasure trove of insights on using podcasts as a lever for business growth, authority, and networking.

About the guest: 

Megan Dougherty is the co-founder of One Stone Creative, a podcast production agency specializing in shows that support existing businesses. She and her team run PodcastingforBusiness.com and the annual Podcasting for Business Conference. In 2021 One Stone Creative developed the Business Podcast Blueprints, to help companies and executives dial into the specific ways they can leverage a podcast for their content marketing and business development goals. 

Website: PodcastingforBusiness.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oscpodcasting/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doughertymegan/

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PodAud is a series where the hosts of Indian Podcasting Revolution, Roshni Baronia and Rohit Kokane, audit and give a shoutout to noteworthy Indian Podcasts. In this episode, the duo conducts an in-depth review of the Happily Whatever After Podcast hosted by Karan and Shokhi Banerjee.

Join in as Roshni and Rohit discuss the show's unique format, its refreshing departure from the conventional question-answer setup, and the riveting real-life incidents it's based on. 

Roshni admires the personal experiences the hosts share, the candid couple talks, and the insightful messages they send out to their listeners about navigating love and relationships. It's more than just a heartwarming love story; it's a guide for listeners seeking answers to their relationship complexities. 

Rohit shares his thoughts on how this podcast has topped the charts. He also highlights the uniqueness of their podcast format which stands out from the usual question-answer setup and delves into the excitement it brings by being incident-based. Despite their casual conversation and heartfelt narrative, we believe there's always room for improvement, particularly in packaging and extending their social media presence for better audience engagement and some tips for that too are inside this refreshing review of the podcast 'Happily Whatever After.

Are you thinking about starting a relationship podcast? Then you will find some great tips in this episode.

Listen to Happliy Whatever After: https://pod.link/1686520682

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PodPros is the series where we bring insights from global podcasting experts to accelerate the rise of podcasts in India. In this incisive episode, your host Roshni Baronia talks to Katharina Brendel, storyteller and podcast strategist.

Kat has a background in journalism and marketing which helps her in creating amazing podcasts. She shares how storytelling is essential for the success of a podcast but it is equally important to identify if a good story marries well with the end goal of marketing.

She talks about scripting podcasts that are curated with end listener in mind.

Some noteworthy points from Katharina:

• There is no getting around the practice. You will have to start recording the episodes and eventually you will be able to identify areas of improvement. For example, if you should take longer pauses in between sentences or you should speak a little faster.
• Understand what intellectual level your listeners are at and then tailor the messaging for them so that you can create better value for them.
• Start with something that hooks your listeners and encourages them to listen further. Later, give them the meat of the episode. 

Top quote from Katharina Brendel:

“No method is the only one or the right one. You have to think about who you are creating for”.

Listen to the entire episode as Kat shares a lot of insights on whether you should write a script for your episode, which format to choose from and why to leave “I” from the equation.

About the guest: 

Katharina Brendel’s love of stories led her to study journalism and build a career in media. Through getting a boatload of marketing experience in South America, the US, and Europe, she learned not just how to tell good stories, but how they can drive businesses forward. In 2017, she launched her first podcast and was immediately hooked. Since then, she’s not only become a serial podcaster, but has also helped dozens of people & organizations launch and grow theirs. As a podcasting & storytelling strategist, her jam is helping bold business owners become the orca of their industry’s ocean (aka the biggest, baddest, most big-hearted thing around).

Connect with Kat: 

Website:- https://tellonpurpose.com/

Linkedin:- https://www.linkedin.com/in/katbrendel

Instagram:- https://instagram.com/tellonpurpose

Grab Kat’s favortie podcast toolkit from here https://tellonpurpose.com/faves

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PodPeeps is the series where we capture the podcasting journeys of successful Indian podcasters. In this episode the host Rohit Kokane is in conversation with Dr. Srividya Sivakumar, host of Dear Mynd podcast.

Ever wondered how the humble art of storytelling could help destigmatize and demystify mental health? 

On this episode, we venture into this fascinating intersection with Dr. Srividya as she hosts a podcast that's revolutionizing the mental health landscape through the powerful medium of stories, poetry and children's literature. Tune in as we unveil her unique approach to making mental health discussions accessible and digestible, and their response to the worrying surge of anxiety and depression in the wake of the pandemic.

We unbox the creative workings behind the Dear Mynd podcast, as Dr. Srividya shares her story selection criteria, balancing act as dual speakers, and the significance of authenticity in their podcasting journey. 

Listen to their astute observations on the potential of technology to smooth out the recording process, the crucial role of trigger warnings when touching sensitive topics, and the lone journey of a solo podcast host. Growing a listenership is no easy feat - discover the innovative strategies they employ to expand their reach and resonate with more ears.

Finally, Rohit prods with the guest into the limitless potential of stories to build meaningful connections and make mental health discourse more approachable. Hear about the art of crafting an enthralling outro, the role of technology in the podcasting process, and the overarching impact of creating an enlightening podcast. 

Jump right into this insightful conversation to pick up some nuggets to improve your very own podcast!

About the guest

Dr. Srividya Sivakumar has spent much of her life working with the English language. Her 24-year experience as a teacher and trainer includes verbal ability for competitive exams such as CAT, GRE, and GMAT and Shakespeare for post-graduate students of English Literature. A content creator, she has worked with diverse clients, from art stores to hospitals, among others. Her editing experience includes website content, fiction, poetry, and spirituality books. Srividya is a published poet and a TEDx speaker. As the host of the Dear Mynd podcast, Srividya Sivakumar uses her storytelling skills to spark conversations about mental health in a safe and supportive space for listeners of all ages. 

Podcast Link:- https://myndstories.com/podcasts/

Email:- srividya@myndstories.com

Linkedin:- https://www.linkedin.com/in/srividya-sivakumar-phd/

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PodAud is a series where the hosts of Indian Podcasting Revolution, Roshni Baronia and Rohit Kokane audit the latest and fast-growing Indian Podcasts. In this episode, they conduct a podcast review of a very unique show called- U n’ I with Rashmi Shetty. 

Any podcast is about people, connections and conversations but the host Rashmi Shetty gives a whole new meaning to these through her podcast. Roshni shares how the host is bringing in a flavor of uniqueness and individuality through her show. Even the name of the show has the acronyms of the same. 

On the other hand, Rohit’s podcast review talks about the clarity and the consistency of the host. He adds that instead of starting randomly it’s important to have the end-goal clear.

In this episode Roshni and Rohit conduct a detailed Podcast analysis of U n’ I with Rashmi Shetty. 

Listen to the entire episode to understand what it takes to create a noteworthy podcast.

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PodPros is the series where we bring insights from global podcasting experts to accelerate the rise of podcast advertising in India. In this deep-dive episode, your host Roshni Baronia talks to Danielle Desir Corbett, podcast marketing coach and host of the top-rated 4x grant-funded affordable luxury travel and personal finance podcast, The Thought Card. 

Danielle shares that the secret to building an extraordinary network with influential brands is through conferences and events. Attending these gatherings allows podcasters to meet new people and new brands. They serve as a platform to meet their potential partners and create connections that can be further pursued.

She also talks about the story of how she started her travel podcast and how she niched down to a topic as a podcaster.

Some noteworthy points from Danielle:

• Lean into whatever you have, be it social media or newsletter, to establish your podcast versus starting from scratch and really splintering off your concentration.
• Take a step back and ask if you are interested in brand deals and podcast sponsorships for the right reason. Ask yourself if you truly and intrinsically have an interest in pursuing the brand marketing income stream.
• Prepare yourself with respect to whether you are able to and willing to invest a certain amount of time, effort, and patience to hang in there for over a year to get a yes from a brand.

Top quote from Danielle Desir Corbett:

“Once you sign a contract and you deliver it, reach out to them again and ask them if there is a project you can work on again. Make sure to reach out to everyone you have worked with in the past.”

Listen to the entire episode as Roshni and Danielle discuss the vast scope of monetizing podcasts through brand sponsorships and how to connect the podcast audiences to the brand in a nurturing and value-first way.

About the guest

Podcasting since 2018, Danielle Desir Corbett is a podcast marketing coach and host of the top-rated 4x grant-funded affordable luxury travel and personal finance podcast, The Thought Card. She has been a guest on nearly 200 podcasts and is a sought-after speaker at popular podcasting conferences such as Podcast Movement, She Podcasts LIVE, Podfest, and more. As the founder of WOC Podcasters (Women of Color), Danielle is passionate about connecting Women of Color podcasting creatives and professionals to resources and opportunities that will empower their podcasting journey. 

Website:- http://www.danielledesir.com

Linkedin:- https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielledesir/

Insta Handle:- @thedanielledesir

FREE GIFT FROM DANIELLE 

Podcast Media Kit Checklist: https://www.subscribepage.com/podmediakit

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PodPeeps is the series where we capture the podcasting journeys of successful Indian podcasters. In this episode, the host Rohit Kokane is in conversation with Abhay Maheshwari, a podcaster, storyteller, coach, and public speaker.

Brace yourselves for a rollercoaster ride of inspiration, stories, and insights as Abhay shares how he got into podcasting. He doesn’t focus a lot on the monetizing part as he believes that podcasting is a creative outlet for him. When he started, he didn’t overthink the process and simply recorded the episodes on his phone.

Abhay hosts a storytelling podcast and his secret sauce is that he doesn’t follow any particular frameworks. He narrates the story as he talks to a friend. He also shares that he doesn’t try too hard and sticks to a colloquial language which helps the audience to relate to him.

Rohit and Abhay discuss how both of them aren’t from media backgrounds but they did work hard and study the craft on the go. Abhay shares that overthinking the process won’t help. Instead, it’s better to jump into it and enjoy the journey.

Highlight story Abhay shared:

When he used to sneak into his office on a Sunday to record episodes while starting out! 

Listen to the entire conversation to know more about Abhay’s journey and how you can also start podcasting. 

About the guest

Abhay Maheshwari is a Podcaster-storyteller-coach-public speaker. He is a multi-hyphenate who pursues podcasting as a passion project. Over the years has been featured by leading platforms such as Spotify, JioSaavn; storytelling collectives such as Kommune. In 2022, he was recognized among the top 5 Next Big Creators in the Indian digital audio space. 

He also delivered a TEDx talk on the importance of storytelling in daily life. In 2021, he won the nationwide podcast hunt conducted by JioSaavn and consequently developed a JioSaavn exclusive show called “2BHK” . He was also recognized among Top 10 podcasters by Gaana. He has been invited as a guest speaker & industry expert panel by prestigious institutes such as Indian School of Business (ISB Hyderabad), Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT). He is a trained public speaker and a coach, and has conceptualized & rolled out modules on leadership, communication, podcasting, storytelling and creative thinking, and has trained 5k+ people over the past few years

Abhay’s Podcast:-https://open.spotify.com/show/6TFTn4ujWmFIip5N2llmt8

Instagram @maheshwari_abhay91

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PodAud is a series where the hosts of Indian Podcasting Revolution, Roshni Baronia and Rohit Kokane, audit the latest and fast-growing Indian Podcasts. In this episode, the duo conducts an in-depth podcast analysis of ‘Golpo’ hosted by Rituparna Ghosh.

Golpo's podcast focuses on narrating different stories all around the world. It doesn’t matter whether you are looking for kid's stories, adult stories, and leadership stories - whatever you need, you will find it on this podcast.

While Roshni analyses the strategic elements of the podcats like a attention-grabbing title and how the host address the curiosity of the listeners right upfront in her show description, Rohit takes a bird-view shot of the marketing strategies and creative build of the show. He also brings to light the special feature and strong call to action which is present in almost every episode of Golpo in the podcast that enable listeners to reach out to the host. 

Listen in to get another fascinating podcast recommendation from Roshni, and Rohit about a noteworthy Indian Podcast!

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PodPros is the series where we bring insights from global podcasting experts to accelerate the rise of podcasts in India. In this thought-provoking episode your host Roshni Baronia talks to Tom Schwab, Chief Evangelist Officer at Interview Valet, the category king of Podcast Interview Marketing.

As this conversation rolls out, it becomes evident that there has been a shift in the way people consume content and hence there needs to be a shift in the way experts try to reach out to their intended audience. Tom validates this fact through his own transition into the podcast industry which was initiated with a mere hypothesis that blogs and SEO work really well for websites, maybe podcasts is the new age blogging!

And that hypothesis transformed into becoming of Interview Valet with a team of 30 today that is spread across the world. He also presents a disruptive notion about the cahging face of SEO in the world of AI and how podcasts presents themselves as an authentic tool for exports to connect and captivate listeners. 

Some interesting quips from Tom:

• People never walk out on a podcast. They might pause and go run their errands but they will always come back.
• Podcasting offers intimacy with the audience as it replicates the one on one experience.
• Podcasts are not revolution but evolution of marketing. There was a time when blogs worked, now that’s transitioned into audio content.
• It offers high level engagement as someone coming and listening to the podcast is already a warm lead as they are interested in you. It’s the best form of inbound marketing.

Decoding done by Tom Schwab:

“If anyone were to understand from 20 years ago, what we were trying to do with blogging, it’s just that but doing it as podcasts, in audio format.” 

Listen to the entire episode as Roshni and Tom discuss the vast scope of podcasting, interview marketing and evolution of marketing. 

About the Guest

Have you ever thought your digital marketing might actually be hurting your business? That you are not “breaking through the noise”, you are just adding to it? Perhaps you are not “one funnel away”. Maybe that funnel is stopping the big fish you want. Our guest today has a refreshingly new view. Tom Schwab asks you to consider that you are just One Conversation Away. That’s his experience and that data working with over 1500 leading brands as the Chief Evangelist Officer at Interview Valet, the category king of Podcast Interview Marketing. If you want a rich life and a profitable business, Tom believes you are just One Conversation Away.  

Twitter:- https://twitter.com/IAmTomSchwab

Linkedin:- https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamtomschwab/

Website:- https://interviewvalet.com/ipr/

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