![<description><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">David Hooper talks about a Dave Ramsey impersonation scam, explores essential podcasting tools like Audacity 3.5.1, and delivers tips for podcast growth and authenticity</p> <p><strong>Key Themes</strong></p> <ul> <li>Avoiding scams and impersonation in podcasting</li> <li>Importance of tailored coaching for podcasters</li> <li>Equipment options for budget-friendly podcast setups</li> <li>Audience growth through effective improvement strategies</li> <li>Innovating within the podcast format</li> <li>Using professional tools for audio enhancement</li> <li>Continuous self-improvement and critique in podcasting</li> </ul> <p><strong>Topics covered in this episode:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Discussion on a scam involving someone posing as Dave Ramsey to sell investment schemes and debt reduction plans</li> <li>Overviews of podcast studio packages available for purchase, including details on equipment included in both a $100 and $200 option</li> <li>Analysis of new features in Audacity 3.5.1, including cloud project saving, pitch shifting, and a simplified interface</li> <li>Techniques for improving podcast hosting skills, focusing on one area at a time such as enhancing listening capabilities or delivery</li> <li>Impostors on social media impersonating podcasters</li> <li>Insights on creative risk and content delivery that meets audience expectations but also pushes boundaries</li> </ul> <p><strong>Episode Timestamps</strong></p> <ul> <li>04:52 Robin Williams' struggles in show business ... similar to a lot of people</li> <li>09:08 Identify podcasting roadblocks, focus on improving and implementing</li> <li>10:35 Repetitive interview questions that hinder genuine conversations</li> <li>15:10 Voiced audiobooks, podcasting templates, training</li> <li>18:29 Learning podcasting from music industry and pioneering digital media</li> <li>20:38 Podcast uniqueness lost with copied interview format</li> <li>24:11 Impersonators appear on social media, even inpersonating podcasters</li> <li>28:02 Free tools and templates for podcasters' success</li> <li>29:43 Subscribe to this podcast at bigpodcast.com for podcast growth tips</li> </ul> <p><strong>The Newsletter for Podcasters</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href= "https://feed.bigpodcast.com/~/t/0/0/bbp/~https://newsletter.bigpodcast.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Big Podcast Insider - Weekly Podcasting Newsletter</a> </p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>This episode of <em>Build a Big Podcast</em> is brought to you by Riverside ...</strong></p> <p><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href= "https://feed.bigpodcast.com/~/t/0/0/bbp/~https://bigpodcast.net/riverside" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Riverside</a> is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. <a rel="NOFOLLOW" href= "https://feed.bigpodcast.com/~/t/0/0/bbp/~https://bigpodcast.net/riverside" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Try it free</a> and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.</p> <p><strong>About this episode of <em>Build a Big Podcast</em>:</strong></p> <p>This is the audio companion to <a rel="NOFOLLOW" href= "https://newsletter.bigpodcast.com/issues/178" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Issue 178 of Big Podcast Insider</a>. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. On this episode, I dive into where the money is made in podcasting. how to get more reviews (and subscribers) for your podcast, podcast hosting, and more. </p> <p><em>Big Podcast Insider</em> is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, <a rel="NOFOLLOW" href= "https://feed.bigpodcast.com/~/t/0/0/bbp/~https://newsletter.bigpodcast.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">you can subscribe here</a> – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click.</p> <p><strong>Want more help growing your podcast audience?</strong></p> <ul> <li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href= "https://feed.bigpodcast.com/~/t/0/0/bbp/~https://extra.bigpodcast.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Big Podcast Extra - Podcasting Tips</a></li> <li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href= "https://feed.bigpodcast.com/~/t/0/0/bbp/~https://bigpodcast.com/amp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Big Podcast AMP (Audio Monetization Program)</a></li> </ul><div class="fbz_enclosure" style="clear:left"><a href="https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/4/1/6/d/416dc9ed0bbb1aade55e3c100dce7605/7-odd-v2-1500x1500_1.jpg" title="View image"><img border="0" style="max-width:100%" src="https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/4/1/6/d/416dc9ed0bbb1aade55e3c100dce7605/7-odd-v2-1500x1500_1.jpg"/></a></div>
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Baby Reindeer Podcasting (Big Podcast Insider Issue 178)
Baby Reindeer Podcasting (Big Podcast Insider Issue 178)
Description
David Hooper talks about a Dave Ramsey impersonation scam, explores essential podcasting tools like Audacity 3.5.1, and delivers tips for podcast growth and authenticity
Key Themes
- Avoiding scams and impersonation in podcasting
- Importance of tailored coaching for podcasters
- Equipment options for budget-friendly podcast setups
- Audience growth through effective improvement strategies
- Innovating within the podcast format
- Using professional tools for audio enhancement
- Continuous self-improvement and critique in podcasting
Topics covered in this episode:
- Discussion on a scam involving someone posing as Dave Ramsey to sell investment schemes and debt reduction plans
- Overviews of podcast studio packages available for purchase, including details on equipment included in both a $100 and $200 option
- Analysis of new features in Audacity 3.5.1, including cloud project saving, pitch shifting, and a simplified interface
- Techniques for improving podcast hosting skills, focusing on one area at a time such as enhancing listening capabilities or delivery
- Impostors on social media impersonating podcasters
- Insights on creative risk and content delivery that meets audience expectations but also pushes boundaries
Episode Timestamps
- 04:52 Robin Williams' struggles in show business ... similar to a lot of people
- 09:08 Identify podcasting roadblocks, focus on improving and implementing
- 10:35 Repetitive interview questions that hinder genuine conversations
- 15:10 Voiced audiobooks, podcasting templates, training
- 18:29 Learning podcasting from music industry and pioneering digital media
- 20:38 Podcast uniqueness lost with copied interview format
- 24:11 Impersonators appear on social media, even inpersonating podcasters
- 28:02 Free tools and templates for podcasters' success
- 29:43 Subscribe to this podcast at bigpodcast.com for podcast growth tips
The Newsletter for Podcasters
This episode of Build a Big Podcast is brought to you by Riverside ...
Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:
This is the audio companion to Issue 178 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. On this episode, I dive into where the money is made in podcasting. how to get more reviews (and subscribers) for your podcast, podcast hosting, and more.
Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click.
Want more help growing your podcast audience?
