Episodes

  • Building a large podcast with Jordan Harbinger

    Building a large podcast with Jordan Harbinger
    Jan 21 2022
    How did Jordan Harbinger build one of the largest podcasts in the world? How long did it take? What ads did he buy? More importantly, what advice does Jordan have for independent podcast creators? We get into all that and more in this episode.

    Listen to Jordan Harbinger at https://jordanharbinger.com
    Follow Jordan on social media @jordanharbinger

    Indie Drop-In runs primarily on caffeine, if you found the info in this episode help you can buy me a coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/indiedropin

    Recorded on Riverside. If you like the way this interview looks and sounds and want to use it for your show please use this link - https://bit.ly/2VsuvW3

    00:00 Podcast Creators Intro
    01:15 Jordan Harbinger Intro
    02:25 Naming a show after yourself
    03:43 Leaving a show to go solo
    05:41 Starting from scratch
    09:00 Splitting from a co-host
    12:00 Jordan Harbinger Show downloads
    13:00 Macro Industry Downloads
    15:50 Early Downloads and getting started
    19:00 When did the Jordan Harbinger show become sustainable
    22:20 Advice to grow a show
    27:00 Should you coach or sell courses
    32:20 When can an indie podcaster quit their job.
    33:00 Skill stacking for success
    38:00 Can you build a big show without spending?
    41:00 Buy Ads when your show is good
    46:00 Outro

    Hosting
    Podcast Creators is hosted on Spreaker - https://bit.ly/SpreakerPC

    Edited by: Matt Johnston at HalfMileDigital.com
    Edited using Adobe Premiere - https://bit.ly/adobePC

    Podcast Creator Studio
    Rode Rodecaster pro - https://amzn.to/38Ve3Ri
    Rode Podmic - https://amzn.to/2YHLftQ
    Rode PSA1 Mic Stand - https://amzn.to/3hf5KnR
    Sony A7C - https://amzn.to/2XfaHpY
    Sony 24mm F1.4 Lens - https://amzn.to/3ngwQPl
    Benro Aero 4 Tripod - https://amzn.to/3niiUV7
    2x Elgato key light - https://amzn.to/3trC3VL
    Elgato Game Cature 4k60 mk.2 - https://amzn.to/3tuFmLQ

    Original Music Composed By David Rosen - https://bit.ly/3E3dIdS

    *Many of the links provided are affiliate links by which Indie Drop-In LLC will make a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting Independent Podcast Creators.
    *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    #procrastination #motivation #podcasting
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    47 mins
  • Stop Procrastinating your Podcast with Vikkie Louise Host of Hack Your Time

    Stop Procrastinating your Podcast with Vikkie Louise Host of Hack Your Time
    Jan 6 2022
    Interview with Vikki Louise host of the podcast Hack Your Time. This episode is absolutely jammed with good actionable information. We cover overcoming anxiety, how to manage consistency, and tips to help up stop procrastinating the parts of podcasting we don't like. Be more creative and feel better about doing after you listen to this episode.

    Indie Drop-In runs primarily on caffeine, if you found the info in this episode help you can buy me a coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/indiedropin

    Recorded on Riverside. If you like the way this interview looks and sounds and want to use it for your show please use this link - https://bit.ly/2VsuvW3

    Chapters
    (00:00:00) Podcast Creators Intro
    (00:01:21) Vikki Louise Intro
    (00:04:00) Hack Your Time Downloads
    (00:07:00) Starting Hack Your Time
    (00:10:30) How did Hack Your Time Grow
    (00:13:10) Monetizing Hack Your Time
    (00:16:44) Changing from F*ck Anxiety to Hack Your Time
    (00:22:00) What is Time Hacking
    (00:24:00) Facebook Ad experience
    (00:28:00) How to overcome anxiety about your voice
    (00:30:00) Managing Consistency
    (00:35:00) Why we procrastinate our podcast episodes
    (00:39:45) Follow Vikki

    Hosting
    Hack Your Time is hosted on Podbean - https://bit.ly/3jD49Ja
    Podcast Creators is hosted on Spreaker - https://bit.ly/SpreakerPC

    Vikki's Links
    Subscribe to Hack your Time - https://spoti.fi/31rqvIx
    Follow Vikki on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/feministtimecoach/
    https://vikkilouise.com/guide

    Edited by: Matt Johnston at HalfMileDigital.com
    Edited using Adobe Premiere - https://bit.ly/adobePC

    Podcast Creator Studio
    Rode Rodecaster pro - https://amzn.to/38Ve3Ri
    Rode Podmic - https://amzn.to/2YHLftQ
    Rode PSA1 Mic Stand - https://amzn.to/3hf5KnR
    Sony A7C - https://amzn.to/2XfaHpY
    Sony 24mm F1.4 Lens - https://amzn.to/3ngwQPl
    Benro Aero 4 Tripod - https://amzn.to/3niiUV7
    2x Elgato key light - https://amzn.to/3trC3VL
    Elgato Game Cature 4k60 mk.2 - https://amzn.to/3tuFmLQ

    Original Music Composed By David Rosen - https://bit.ly/3E3dIdS

    *Many of the links provided are affiliate links by which Indie Drop-In LLC will make a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting Independent Podcast Creators.
    *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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    42 mins
  • Podcast Discovery Basics with Stephanie Fuccio creator of #podrevday and Podcast Editing Plus

    Podcast Discovery Basics with Stephanie Fuccio creator of #podrevday and Podcast Editing Plus
    Dec 12 2021
    Hello Podcast Creators, in this video I chat with Stephanie Fuccio. Steph is an indie podcaster but also an industry influencer and creator of podrevday, a Twitter hashtag community that drives reviews for podcasters on the 8th of every month. There are so many great nuggets in this interview. I hope you find it helpful.

    This episode is in full video on either Youtube or Spotify
    YouTube - https://youtu.be/oZABKDoymvY
    Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3lZqjY5

    Indie Drop-In runs primarily on caffeine, if you found the info in this episode help you can buy me a coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/indiedropin

    Get your podcast edited with Podcast Editing Plus
    Check out Steph's Geopats Podcast Network
    Find Steph and all the fun stuff she works on at https://www.stephfuccio.com/podcasts--guesting.html

    Chapters
    00:00:00 Podcast Creators Intro
    00:02:18 Stephanie Fuccio Intro
    00:03:15 Podcasting for a hobby or money
    00:04:10 Steph's equipment and hosting
    00:07:24 Geopats Podcast Networks
    00:11:10 Launching a Podcast
    00:16:00 Advice for iterating a podcast
    00:18:21 How to know if your podcast is any good
    00:24:00 Top thinks podcast creators should do
    00:27:00 Podrevday
    00:30:10 How to get podcast reviews
    00:32:50 How to use Twitter for Podcasting
    00:34:30 Should Podcast Creators have a newsletter
    00:38:00 Double Check Links in old episodes
    00:42:00 Follow Stephanie Fuccio!

    Hosting
    Geopats podcast network is hosted on Captivate - https://bit.ly/CaptivatePC
    Podcast Creators is hosted on Spreaker - https://bit.ly/SpreakerPC

    Steph's Gear
    Microphone - Samson Q2U - https://amzn.to/31DlKLR
    DAW - Hindenburg - https://hindenburg.com/
    Remote Recording - Zencastr - https://zencastr.com/

    Podcast Creator Studio
    Rode Rodecaster pro - https://amzn.to/38Ve3Ri
    Rode Podmic - https://amzn.to/2YHLftQ
    Rode PSA1 Mic Stand - https://amzn.to/3hf5KnR
    Sony A7C - https://amzn.to/2XfaHpY
    Sony 24mm F1.4 Lens - https://amzn.to/3ngwQPl
    Benro Aero 4 Tripod - https://amzn.to/3niiUV7
    2x Elgato key light - https://amzn.to/3trC3VL
    Elgato Game Cature 4k60 mk.2 - https://amzn.to/3tuFmLQ

    Edited by:
    Matt Johnston at HalfMileDigital.com
    Edited using Adobe Premiere - https://bit.ly/adobePC

    Original Music Composed By David Rosen - https://bit.ly/3E3dIdS

    *Many of the links provided are affiliate links by which Indie Drop-In LLC will make a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting Independent Podcast Creators.
    *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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    42 mins
  • True Crime Podcasting Tips with The Reporters Notebook

    True Crime Podcasting Tips with The Reporters Notebook
    Nov 15 2021
    In this episode I interview Karin, Gary, and Kristine from the Reporters Notebook creators of the popular True Crime Podcast Still... The team talks about what it takes to create an investigative style true crime podcast and offers of great tips for creators going down the same path. This was a really fun interview with lots of good information. I hope you enjoy it.

    Subscribe to Still... By Reporters notebook
    Subscribe on Apple - https://apple.co/3oqOP4J
    Subscribe on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3wNy0ET
    Subscribe Everywhere else - https://bit.ly/3p3lpcR

    Recorded on Riverside. If you like the way this interview looks and sounds and want to use it for your show please use this link - https://bit.ly/2VsuvW3

    Chapters
    00:00 Podcast Creators Into
    01:28 Reporters Notebook Intro
    03:40 Relationship between Reporters Notebook and Still...
    05:22 Naming a True Crime Podcast
    06:20 Podcasting as a full-time job
    08:10 Journalist True Crime compared to Armchair Sleuths
    10:15 How to start an Investigative True Crime Podcast
    13:00 Download performance
    14:20 Biggest hurdles creating a True Crime Podcast
    15:45 Rapid release strategy for Serial Podcasts
    17:27 Episode and Season Considerations
    19:20 How do you spend time on the podcast
    21:30 Logistics of creating a True Crime Podcast
    25:35 Learnings from Starting a True Crime Podcast
    28:30 Where the show is recorded
    30:30 Equipment for field recording (Audio Technica shotgun mic, boom, deadcat, Zoom H4N)
    33:38 Advice for Podcast Creators
    35:45 Season 2 of Still...
    36:20 Search for Still... in all your podcast
    37:00 Podcast Creators Outro

    Hosting
    Still is hosted on Podbean - https://bit.ly/3jD49Ja
    Podcast Creators is hosted on Spreaker - https://bit.ly/SpreakerPC

    Reporters Notebook Gear
    Microphone - Shure SM-58 internal recording - https://amzn.to/3oqdDdb
    Iphone Microphone - Shure External Mic for Iphone - https://amzn.to/3wJsXoZ
    Field Mocrophone Microphone - Audio Technica AT897 - https://amzn.to/3qEWXkO
    Audio Interface and Field Recorder - Zoom H5n - https://amzn.to/3kBLDlG

    Podcast Creator Studio
    Rode Rodecaster pro - https://amzn.to/38Ve3Ri
    Rode Podmic - https://amzn.to/2YHLftQ
    Rode PSA1 Mic Stand - https://amzn.to/3hf5KnR
    Sony A7C - https://amzn.to/2XfaHpY
    Sony 24mm F1.4 Lens - https://amzn.to/3ngwQPl
    Benro Aero 4 Tripod - https://amzn.to/3niiUV7
    2x Elgato key light - https://amzn.to/3trC3VL
    Elgato Game Cature 4k60 mk.2 - https://amzn.to/3tuFmLQ

    Edited using Adobe Premiere - https://bit.ly/adobePC

    Original Music Composed By David Rosen - https://bit.ly/3E3dIdS

    *Many of the links provided are affiliate links by which Indie Drop-In LLC will make a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting Independent Podcast Creators.
    *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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    38 mins
  • Podcast Production tips with David Rosen host of Piecing It Together

    Podcast Production tips with David Rosen host of Piecing It Together
    Oct 13 2021
    Podcast Production tips with David Rosen host of Piecing it Together Podcast, Co-host of Bird Road Podcast, Composer, Producer, and so much more. In this interview, David talks about what it was like to start a Movie podcast, podcast niches, performance numbers, importance of the back catalog, and gives us tips on how to improve the production of our own podcasts. This is an interview you don't want to miss.

    A lightly edited video version of this episode is available on youtube - https://bit.ly/2X65e4S

    Subscribe to Piecing It Together - https://bit.ly/3DBTt5W

    Recorded on Riverside. If you like the way this interview looks and sounds and want to use it for your show please use this link - https://bit.ly/2VsuvW3

    Hosting
    Piecing it Together is hosted on Blubrry - https://bit.ly/2YLE4k4
    Podcast Creators is hosted on Spreaker - https://bit.ly/SpreakerPC

    Piecing It Together gear
    Microphone - Shure SM7B https://amzn.to/3DyQon5
    Travel Microphone - Shure SM58 https://amzn.to/3lACRp2
    Mic Activator - Cloud Lifter - https://amzn.to/3BxrKCG
    Audio Interface - Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 https://amzn.to/3AzjVeA


    Podcast Creator Studio
    Rode Rodecaster pro - https://amzn.to/38Ve3Ri
    Rode Podmic - https://amzn.to/2YHLftQ
    Rode PSA1 Mic Stand - https://amzn.to/3hf5KnR
    Sony A7C - https://amzn.to/2XfaHpY
    Sony 24mm F1.4 Lens - https://amzn.to/3ngwQPl
    Benro Aero 4 Tripod - https://amzn.to/3niiUV7
    2x Elgato key light - https://amzn.to/3trC3VL
    Elgato Game Cature 4k60 mk.2 - https://amzn.to/3tuFmLQ

    Edited by:
    Matt Johnston at
    HalfMileDigital.com
    Edited using Adobe Premiere - https://bit.ly/adobePC

    Original Music Composed By David Rosen - https://bit.ly/3E3dIdS

    *Many of the links provided are affiliate links by which Indie Drop-In LLC will make a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting Independent Podcast Creators.
    *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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    26 mins
  • Business Podcast Value with Mike Cunningham of Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections

    Business Podcast Value with Mike Cunningham of Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections
    Sep 30 2021
    Mike Cunningham host of Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections. Mike talks about the importance of providing value with your podcast. Mike Cunningham also provides business podcasters with some advice and talk about creating podcasts to preserve the family legacy.

    Subscribe to Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections - https://bit.ly/3CR2Pub

    Recorded on Riverside. If you like the way this interview looks and sounds and want to use it for your show please use this link - https://bit.ly/2VsuvW3
    Follow Mike Cunningham on Twitter - https://twitter.com/mikecunningham

    Mike's LinkedIn article - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/start-your-podcast-today-mike-cunningham

    Mixer - Rockville Rockmix 2 https://amzn.to/3kVqOSW
    Mic Stand with Pop Filter - Rockville RTMS21 https://amzn.to/3uqOS35
    Headphones - Pro-M50 https://amzn.to/3AZNlU4
    Microphone - Rockville RMC-XLR https://amzn.to/3EYcvoB

    Podcast Creator Studio
    Rode Rodecaster pro - https://amzn.to/38Ve3Ri
    Rode Podmic - https://amzn.to/2YHLftQ
    Rode PSA1 Mic Stand - https://amzn.to/3hf5KnR
    Sony A7C - https://amzn.to/2XfaHpY
    Sony 24mm F1.4 Lens - https://amzn.to/3ngwQPl
    Benro Aero 4 Tripod - https://amzn.to/3niiUV7
    2x Elgato key light - https://amzn.to/3trC3VL
    Elgato Game Cature 4k60 mk.2 - https://amzn.to/3tuFmLQ

    Edited by Willy Kosovich - https://www.willykosovich.lol/
    Edited using Adobe Premiere - https://bit.ly/adobePC

    Original Music Composed By David Rosen - https://bit.ly/3E3dIdS

    *Many of the links provided are affiliate links by which Indie Drop-In LLC will make a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting Independent Podcast Creators.
    *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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    22 mins
  • How to podcast with co-hosts with Tim host of On Second Watch

    How to podcast with co-hosts with Tim host of On Second Watch
    Sep 22 2021
    How do movie podcasts choose movies? How do you create a podcast with six co-hosts? Are podcast Networks any good? In today's video, I talk to Tim Balogh host of On Second Watch. Tim walks us through all that and more.

    Subscribe to On Second Watch - https://pod.link/1495036332

    Recorded on Riverside. If you like the way this interview looks and sounds and want to use it for your show please use this link - https://bit.ly/2VsuvW3

    Timestamps
    00:00 - Podcast Creators Introduction
    02:23 - Tim host of On Second Watch Introduction
    03:27 - How do you record your podcast with 6 hosts?
    05:00 - Zencaster to record remotely
    05:27 - Microphone - Shure MV7 Podcast Microphone
    07:08 - Podcast show format, what works per episode, evolving process
    08:05 - Podcast show statics / downloads
    09:25 - How to choose movies for the podcast
    11:08 - Techniques to Curate fun topics, Christmas or Halloween, Back To School Themes
    13:04 - Organizing Podcast Co-Host Communications
    16:33 - What if one host is more committed than the others?
    17:50 - Is On Second Watch part of a Podcast Networks?
    18:45 - Are Podcast Networks any good?
    19:50 - Tim's tips to keep the podcast fun
    22:25 - What do you want out of the podcast?
    25:20 - How to monetize a podcast?
    30:50 - How to engage with the community/listeners, besides social media to get feedback?
    32:49 - On Second Watch Links and Contact info
    34:53 - Podcast Creator Outro and links

    Hosting
    Both On Second Watch and Podcast Creators are hosted on Spreaker - https://bit.ly/SpreakerPC

    On Second Watch Gear
    Microphone - Shure MV7 https://amzn.to/39pcH1k
    Remote Recording - Zencastr https://bit.ly/3CyPsi5
    Elgato Key Light Air - https://amzn.to/3zsCBw0
    RGB Backlight - https://amzn.to/2XQRPhk

    Podcast Creator Studio
    Rode Rodecaster pro - https://amzn.to/38Ve3Ri
    Rode Podmic - https://amzn.to/2YHLftQ
    Rode PSA1 Mic Stand - https://amzn.to/3hf5KnR
    Sony A7C - https://amzn.to/2XfaHpY
    Sony 24mm F1.4 Lens - https://amzn.to/3ngwQPl
    Benro Aero 4 Tripod - https://amzn.to/3niiUV7
    2x Elgato key light - https://amzn.to/3trC3VL
    Elgato Game Cature 4k60 mk.2 - https://amzn.to/3tuFmLQ

    Edited by:
    Matt Johnston at
    HalfMileDigital.com
    Edited using Adobe Premiere - https://bit.ly/adobePC

    Original Music Composed By David Rosen - https://bit.ly/3E3dIdS

    *Many of the links provided are affiliate links by which Indie Drop-In LLC will make a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting Independent Podcast Creators.
    *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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    44 mins
  • Monetize Music Podcasts with Mitchell Ray Host of Real Music Nashville

    Monetize Music Podcasts with Mitchell Ray Host of Real Music Nashville
    Sep 13 2021
    Monetize Music Podcasts by more than just selling ads or merch. Mitchell Ray, host of Real Music Nashville talks about his strategy to Monetize Music Podcasts and escape the 9 to 5. We even dig into how much time it takes to create an episode and how to book guests. Have anxiety? Mitchell discusses how he got through social anxiety and improved his interviewing skills over time. I think you will love this episode.

    Recorded using Welder. If you like the way this video looks and sounds you can sign up to Welder here - https://bit.ly/2YEAGYj

    (00:00) - Podcast Creators Introduction
    (02:57) - Mitchell Ray Real Music Nashville Introduction
    (04:00) - Podcast enabled other opportunities
    (04:30) - How to Book Podcast Guests
    (04:50) - Real Music Nashville Microphone and recording equipment
    (08:00) - Microphone Advice for beginner podcaster
    (09:20) - Podcast Hosting
    (10:15) - Overcoming Social Anxiety
    (11:30) - Interviewing multiple guests
    (12:03) - Podcast Editing
    (14:28) - Podcast Music Licensing
    (16:36) - Music Podcasts on Spotify
    (17:27) - Monetizing podcasts through alternate means
    (19:29) - How many hours per week does it take to create a podcast episode
    (21:49) - How to avoid burnout
    (23:15) - Real Music Nashville Monetization Strategy
    (24:13) - Social Media Strategy
    (31:36) - Tips for New Podcasters
    (32:48) - Question for the community
    (34:00) - Real Music Nashville Links and Contact info
    (35:44) - Podcast Creator Outro and links

    Find Real Music Nashville on all Podcast Apps - https://bit.ly/3tD3WKl
    Youtube - https://bit.ly/3EdnSZt
    Instagram - https://instagram.com/realmusicnashville

    Hosting
    Real Music Nashville is hosted on Podbean. Check out Podbean here - https://bit.ly/3A6MbFU
    Podcast Creators is hosted on Spreaker. Check out Spreaker here - https://bit.ly/3yYgQ6X

    Real Music Nashville Studio
    Interface - Focusrite Clarett+ 8Pre https://amzn.to/2YGRHRE
    Microphone - Shure SM58 https://amzn.to/3A6y1oh
    Cloudlifter https://amzn.to/38Z0ZdB
    Recording and Editing - Izotope https://www.izotope.com

    Podcast Creator Studio
    Rode Rodecaster pro - https://amzn.to/38Ve3Ri
    Rode Podmic - https://amzn.to/2YHLftQ
    Rode PSA1 Mic Stand - https://amzn.to/3hf5KnR
    Sony A7C - https://amzn.to/2XfaHpY
    Sony 24mm F1.4 Lens - https://amzn.to/3ngwQPl
    Benro Aero 4 Tripod - https://amzn.to/3niiUV7
    2x Elgato key light - https://amzn.to/3trC3VL
    Elgato Game Cature 4k60 mk.2 - https://amzn.to/3tuFmLQ

    Edited by:
    Matt Johnston at
    HalfMileDigital.com
    Edited using Adobe Premiere - https://adobe.ly/3hnjddI

    Original Music Composed By David Rosen - https://bit.ly/3E3dIdS

    *Many of the links provided are affiliate links by which Indie Drop-In LLC will make a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting Independent Podcast Creators.
    *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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    36 mins