Podcast Graveyard

In this special seasonal episode of Podcast Graveyard, host James Bishop reflects on the journey of the last 8 weeks and shares 3 overarching lessons he's learned as the podcast grew.

Exciting new developments are on the horizon for 2024, including additional formats and a live, in-person gathering.

Join us for a thoughtful and hopeful reflection as we bid farewell to the past and eagerly anticipate what's to come in the new year.

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Welcome, dear listeners, to Podcast Graveyard! Today, we tell the tale of "On The Left Side," a football podcast that took its final whistle in November 2020. Join me, your host James Bishop, as I lead you through Jim Salveson's journey to the other side of podcasting. Learn of the triumphs and tragedies that led to the inevitable farewell of this spirited show.

Hear about the relentless pursuit of creativity, the struggles with perfection, and the very real fears that lurked within the darkness of podcasting. And fear not, for there is wisdom to be gleaned – lessons learned in innovation, trusting your team, and the ghastly consequences a podcast may have on one's social and professional fate.

So, gather 'round, and hear how "On the Left Side" ended up here. For in the podcast graveyard, no story stays buried forever...

TIMESTAMPS

02:14 - The Spectacular Rise of "On The Left Side"

06:45 - The Embarrassing Missteps in the Podcast's Journey

12:20 - The Fateful Demise & Lessons Learned

17:52 - The Tantalising Possibility of Resurrection

QUOTES

"If you take out sleep, I reckon probably 4 years went into the creation of this podcast."

— Jim Salveson

"In the early days of the podcast, I was hugely fussy about every single element of it from a production point of view."

— Jim Salveson

"Podcasting is part of your social branding. It's part of your personal branding as an individual. And if you say something off color in a podcast, 10 years down the line, that could easily be uncovered and could be a reflection on yourself whether you go into the world's business or Politics or whatever it is, it's a record of you as a human at a certain point in time."

— Jim Salveson

ABOUT THE GUEST

Jim is a passionate audio professional. His many years working across a range of mediums and for a variety of audiences has given him a real talent for tailoring content to specific audiences.

He is as passionate about Sport as he is about audio. His love of football means that when he's not working with the sport he is either playing it or watching it (much to his wife's irritation).

His love for audio stretches outside of his professional life and he is a keen podcaster. The most recent of his "hobby" projects being a satirical football show that has been nominated in recent years for 3 UK Aria Awards.

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SUMMARY

Welcome, dear listeners, to the ghostly depths of Podcast Graveyard, where the echoes of dead podcasts resonate.

In today's bone-chilling episode, we uncover the tale of "Cultural Quarter of an Hour," a podcast that shed light on Stoke on Trent's local culture before meeting its untimely demise.

Join me, James Bishop, as I unearth the haunting secrets of this late show and explore the spooktacular insights of Charlotte Foster, its former custodian.

TIMESTAMPS

2:15 - The Birth of "Cultural Quarter of an Hour"

5:40 - The Haunting Reality of Producing the Podcast

9:20 - The Challenge of Hosting and Engaging with Listeners

12:45 - The Podcast's Untimely End

15:30 - Lessons from the Grave and a Glimpse of Resurrection

QUOTES

"And then I started getting people asking if they could come on the podcast, which was my favourite thing ever. It's like I wasn't the one putting the calls out there."

- Charlotte Foster

"Trying to maintain a weekly episode when there was just me doing it on my own was impossible. It was beyond full time."

- Charlotte Foster

"I should have embraced the listeners from abroad a little bit more because there was a load of people listening who were expats. And it was their connection back to the city."

- Charlotte Foster

ABOUT THE GUEST

Charlotte Foster' back ground as a Broadcast Journalist for the BBC and commercial radio means that she had been telling stories to make an impact all her working life. She started her Cultural Quarter of an Hour podcast in the post-industrial city of Stoke on Trent, known for its historic pottery industry. After Stoke's reputation was tarnished by the press post-Brexit, Charlotte became an advocate for the city and through her activism and dedication, Charlotte has become a prominent voice for the people of Stoke on Trent, working tirelessly to bring about positive change and rebuild the city's prosperity.

Charlotte is now creating podcasts for charities and not for profits so that they can build supporter relationships and increase fundraising.

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SUMMARY

Welcome, dear listeners, to a spine-chilling episode of Podcast Graveyard! Join me James Bishop, as we delve deep into the ghostly tale of "Give It A Rest," a podcast that eventually did what it dais on the tin!

In this bone-chilling episode, we are joined by Kacey Hayes, the brave mind behind the late "Give It A Rest." Together, we will unravel the harrowing saga of the podcast's demise and see what pearls of wisdom we can unearth from it's tomb.

And remember, dear listeners, don't whisper...it might just awaken the unholy spirits lurking in the Podcast Graveyard!

TIMESTAMPS

09:01 Lack of planning led to unnecessary stress

11:43 Podcasting is not as easy as perceived

15:27 Unable to sustain erratic publication schedule

18:29 Regular content crucial, hiatus disrupts listener habits

19:35 Reassessing value and purpose

25:00 One door closed, another door opened

QUOTES

"Lack of consistency killed me because I did not plan."

— Kacey Hayes

"Maybe if we don't quit things, we're pushing, like, a boulder up a hill. We're going in the wrong direction."

— Kacey Hayes

"It was very, like, fly by the seat of your pants and not thinking very much about value for an audience."

— Kacey Hayes

ABOUT THE GUEST

Kacey Hayes is a podcast guesting strategist for coaches, authors, and OSPs and a Writer and CoHost of PodMakers. Give It A Rest, was a solo podcast project designed to challenge the status quo of hustle culture, diet culture, and productivity. She aimed to create a space where people could question the societal norms that we often blindly accept. Through her podcast, she encouraged her listeners to consider the value of quitting certain practices and how it can contribute to personal growth and development.

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SUMMARY

Welcome to Podcast Graveyard, where we gather to mourn the untimely demise of dead podcasts. Today's somber gathering centres around the haunting tale of Guillermo Ruiz de Santiago and his ill-fated creation, "The Little Anguish Tapes."

From the cursed decisions, to the eerie obstacles, we uncover the secrets behind his chilling choice to cast his podcast into the depths of darkness after a mere five episodes.

Unearth the macabre truth behind his transformative journey from hobbyist to professional podcast producer, as Guillermo reveals the darkest depths of his regrets and the lurking monsters that haunted him along the way.

But fear not, dear listeners, for there is hope on the horizon. Encased in the shadows of regret, Guillermo contemplates the resurrection of his creation, breathing life back into "The Little Anguish Tapes."

So, gather close, my intrepid companions, as we venture into the abyss of Guillermo Ruiz de Santiago's past. Prepare to be captivated, educated, and perhaps even frightened by his tale of triumph and regret.

TIMESTAMPS

1:43 - Guillermo's transformation from hobbyist to professional

5:12 - The trials and tribulations of creating original music

8:36 - The difficulties in finding interviewees

11:57 - Regrets and lessons learned

15:24 - The potential resurrection of "The Little Anguish Tapes"

18:09 - James' insights and outlook on the podcast's future

QUOTES

"The edit in that show was very interesting. Subtract the interviewer and the questions, and it was all about the edit."

— Guillermo Ruiz de Santiago

"Sometimes you just have to reach a niche and not be the number 1 podcast because if you are aiming to please everyone, you'll end up doing something generic."

— Guillermo Ruiz de Santiago

ABOUT THE GUEST

Guillermo Ruiz de Santiago is a Podcast Partner Manager at Acast. He helps podcasts find and grow their audiences through different strategies of promotion and content development.

As a Podcast Producer, he has experience in various aspects of podcasting, from pre-production and SEO strategy to audio editing and concept development. He has worked with independent creators and media companies, producing and showrunning podcasts for the Hispanic market, such as "Creepy en español", "Dormir o morir", and "Hotel en Español". He has also executive produced "Anatomía del Podcast by Acast México", a podcast about the podcast industry.

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