Podcasting 2.0 in Practice – Details, episodes & analysis

In this new course-style podcast we’ll look at the ways that Podcasting 2.0 features – also known as tags – can help podcast creators with discovery, interactivity, and monetization, and help listeners to support and contribute to the success of their favourite shows.

I will be joining you in your learning as I chat with guest experts and ask the questions

• What is the ‘thing’?

• How can it enhance my listening or podcasting experience?

• How do I do it?

The show features ‘learning’ and ‘practice’ episodes, so will guide you through the process of doing the ‘thing’ as a listener and a creator, including tailored guidance for specific apps and hosts, supplemented by imagery and links in the chapters – you’ll learn about those too!

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Find podcasting resources, links and extra listening at Creativityfound.co.uk/podcasting

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Things change. Technologies improve. What is discussed in this episode is correct as of end 2024.

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Why have you made this podcast Claire? And why should we bother to listen?

In this introductory episode of Podcasting 2.0 in Practice, find out who I am and why I chose to make this show.

You'll also learn how the show works, since this is not a passive listen but an interactive course.

Find podcasting resources, links and extra listening at Creativityfound.co.uk/podcasting

Disclaimer

Things change. Technologies improve. What is discussed in this episode is correct as of end 2024.

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Let's talk about the three main hurdles faced by podcasters and podcast listeners, and start to consider how Podcasting 2.0 can help us leap effortlessly over them.

Before we get onto the features – or tags – of Podcasting 2.0 – basically the things that you can do – I want to focus on why you need them and how they can help you, without going into the details of what they are – yet.

Features of Podcasting 2.0 can offer solutions to common problems that podcasts experience around:

• Discovery
• Interactivity
• Monetization

Sam Sethi and I look into how these problems affect podcasters and listeners, and touch on how the rest of this course will start to present solutions to these common problems.

Find podcasting resources, links and extra listening at Creativityfound.co.uk/podcasting

Disclaimer

Things change. Technologies improve. What is discussed in this episode is correct as of end 2024.

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You can financially support Podcasting 2.0 in Practice here. Thank you

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Before we look into some of the monetization options within Podcasting 2.0, let's consider those that are traditionally recognized as income streams for podcasters.

In this episode, Sarah Ferris and I discuss the pros and cons of:

• Paid advertising
• Sourcing sponsors
• Subscription models like Patreon, Buy Me a Coffee and Apple Subscriptions
• Affiliate marketing

We also ask:

• How much can podcasters expect to get paid?
• How much extra work is needed – for example sourcing sponsors, preparing extra content for subscribers?

Find podcasting resources, links and extra listening at Creativityfound.co.uk/podcasting

Disclaimer

Things change. Technologies improve. What is discussed in this episode is correct as of end 2024.

Support the show

You can financially support Podcasting 2.0 in Practice here. Thank you

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The concept of value for value in the podcasting world explores how listeners who gain value from a show can return that value in the form of time, talent or treasure – or all three, which. would be nice!

David and Leila Medus share their experiences and insights of listener support for their show Fun Fact Friday, and discuss the importance of communicating this model to listeners, encouraging them to contribute in ways that resonate personally, such as sending thoughtful gifts or feedback.

We discuss:

• The value for value ethos.
• What is meant by ‘time, talent and treasure’.
• How to tell your listeners the ways they can help you.

Find podcasting resources, links and extra listening at Creativityfound.co.uk/podcasting

Disclaimer

Things change. Technologies improve. What is discussed in this episode is correct as of end 2024.

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Let’s talk about some very basic terminology around podcasting that will be beneficial as you progress through this podcast series.

Podcasting 2.0 enhances the listener's experience through innovative features. Dave Jackson, a veteran in the podcasting world, discusses these advancements that bring more power to the listener.

• What is a podcast app/listener app?
• What’s the difference between a podcast app and a podcast player?
• What is a modern/Podcasting 2.0 podcast app?
• What is a hosting company/media host?
• How do I get an RSS feed?
• Do I as a podcaster have to do anything special to have my show available in modern podcast apps?
• What is the Podcast Index and why is it good?
• Who’s coming up with these new ideas for podcasting and how do they get implemented?

Resources

Creativityfound.co.uk/podcasting

Podcastindex.org

Newpodcasts.com

Podcasting2.org

Find podcasting resources, links and extra listening at Creativityfound.co.uk/podcasting

Disclaimer

Things change. Technologies improve. What is discussed in this episode is correct as of end 2024.

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Modern podcast apps and hosting platforms that support Podcasting 2.0 features can significantly enhance the podcasting experience.

I’ve assigned some light homework for both creators and listeners to familiarize themselves with these apps and explore their functionalities.

Task

Start putting into action what you learnt in 101 and 2.0: Podcast Basics by exploring modern podcast apps and digging deeper into your hosting company's capabilities.

References

newpodcasts.com

podcasting2.org/apps

podcasting2.org/publishing-tools

podcastindex.org/add

Find podcasting resources, links and extra listening at Creativityfound.co.uk/podcasting

Disclaimer

Things change. Technologies improve. What is discussed in this episode is correct as of end 2024.

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Learn about the history of podcasting in it's first and second iterations from James Cridland, and earn yourself some extra imaginary credit!

In this chat James shares insights on the origins of podcasting, tracing its roots back to a blog post written by Adam Curry in 2001 and the subsequent collaboration with Dave Weiner to develop RSS technology for audio distribution. This collaboration was instrumental in democratizing audio content creation, allowing anyone with a microphone and a computer to share their voice with the world.

We hear about the disputed origin of the word 'podcast', and the impact of Apple’s involvement on the medium's popularity and mainstream acceptance.

For nearly a decade after the initial boom, podcasting saw little innovation, leading to a perception that the medium had become stale.

Introduce to the stage, Podcasting 2.0, the initiative designed to bring new features to the forefront of podcasting, enhancing user experience and encouraging deeper interaction with audio content and its creators.

Find podcasting resources, links and extra listening at Creativityfound.co.uk/podcasting

Disclaimer

Things change. Technologies improve. What is discussed in this episode is correct as of end 2024.

Support the show

You can financially support Podcasting 2.0 in Practice here. Thank you

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Chapters in podcasting are transforming the way listeners engage with audio content by allowing for a more interactive and visual experience.

Daniel J. Lewis explains how these chapters function similarly to a slideshow, enhancing the listening experience with images and actionable links that can be updated independently from the audio file.

This innovation not only helps listeners skip to the parts they care about most but also makes the content more accessible and engaging.

As Daniel shares his extensive podcasting background, he emphasizes the importance of focusing on the audience's needs and the potential for chapters to improve content discovery in the future.

• What is a chapter in a podcast?
• Podcasting 2.0 allows you to change your chapters even after the episode is published.
• How many chapters should I include?

Find podcasting resources, links and extra listening at Creativityfound.co.uk/podcasting

Disclaimer

Things change. Technologies improve. What is discussed in this episode is correct as of end 2024.

Support the show

You can financially support Podcasting 2.0 in Practice here. Thank you

With thanks to:

Cover design by The Pink Octopus

Theme music City Vibe from Ketsa

Additional music Nova Search available on Pixabay