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TPS Ep. 047 – Recording a Double-Ender Podcast

05.24.2011

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When you want the absolute best quality recording from your remotely co-hosted podcast, you record a double-ender. A double-ender is a type of recording where everyone on the podcast episode records their own audio. This allows for the cleanest sound possible, removing the unwanted noise problems you might get from such things as Skype or [...]

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TPS Ep. 046 – Show Notes and Increasing Audience Participation

04.03.2011

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As a podcast producer you have likely heard that you need to create good show notes for each episode. But what does this mean and how do you accomplish it? On this episode I talk about the elements that make up good show notes (descriptive, keyword rich, and supplemental links). I also discuss ways to [...]

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TPS Ep. 045 – Libsyn Launches a New Monetization Model for Podcasters – An Interview with Rob Walch

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Wizzard Media recently announced that they are implementing a new program that will allow podcast producers, with any Libsyn.com account, to monetize their content. A basic Libsyn account can be purchased for as little as five dollars a month which would give you access to the subscription service. Each Libsyn account will have the option [...]

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TPS Ep. 044 – Media Kits and A New Sponsorship Opportunity for Your Podcast

02.28.2011

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  Learn how to start preparing your podcast’s media kit and about a new affiliate sponsorship opportunity from Audible.com. I start off by answering a question from Sean who wants to know how he can improve the audio for his screencasts? He is currently using a headset but I talk about some different options that [...]

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TPS Ep. 043 – Royalty Free Music and Using Your Basic Web Hosting Plan to Deliver Your Podcast

02.11.2011

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On this episode I debut my new show intro and talk about how my new podcast music can affect your show’s production value. I also introduce a few new elements to the show’s introduction including an episode number and a tag-line. Learn how you can improve on your show intro and opening from a great [...]

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TPS Ep. 042 – Microphones for Video and iTunes Metadata

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On this episode, Soundcloud.com announces that they will soon be supporting RSS feeds for their audio hosting service. I discuss what I think of the service for use as a podcast audio hosting solution and how you can get into the Soundcloud beta to be a tester for this new feature. Learn what options you [...]

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TPS Ep. 041 – Autopost Your Podcast to Facebook, Archiving Content and Hardware Versus Software FX Processors

01.04.2011

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On this episode I talk about how to post your podcast feed to facebook automatically including an audio player and how to keep your podcast alive after you stop producing it and paying for hosting. I also discuss the differences between using a hardware versus software based compressor/limiter/gate. This is a non-essential piece of equipment [...]

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TPS Ep. 040 – USB Mixers, Recording Skype Video, and Podcasting Statistics for 2010

12.19.2010

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When choosing a mixer for your podcast there are some special considerations that I think each podcaster should think about before making their purchase. Some of these include the number of mic inputs your mixer will allow. Can you grow your show with the mixer you are planning to buy? Can it power condenser microphones [...]

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TPS Ep. 039 – Audio Editors, Virtual Cart Machines, and Using Analytics to Track Success

12.01.2010

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Adobe Audition is now out for the Mac. Find out what I like about it, what I think you could use as an alternative and the effects I use when using Audition to process my audio. Also discussed on this episode are virtual cart machines (soundbyte, pod producer, etc). These apps and programs allow you [...]

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TPS Ep. 038 – Podcasting and the Law – An Interview with Entertainment Attorney Gordon Firemark

11.19.2010

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On this episode I interview entertainment lawyer and podcaster, Gordon Firemark. We talk about the many different legal issues surrounding podcasting and podcasters including copyright, fair use, model releases and much more. Do you know your rights if your original content is taken and used without your permission or violates the copyright you have in [...]

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