David Hooper's Blog: Build A Big Podcast, page 30
October 24, 2021
Diversity in Podcasting w/ Jeni Wren Stottrup
Jeni Wren Stottrup of The Podcasters' Forum returns for a deeper conversation on women (and general diversity) in podcasting and media. Topics: Male/female dynamics in podcasting Is this why you don't like female voices as much as male voices? Country radio Call Her Daddy Things to consider when interviewing women for your podcast... Links To Things We Talk About: The Podcasters' Forum Big Podcast Book Don't Let Your Podcast Be Ignored - Download my free "Podcast Growth Toolkit" to double your podcast audience.
October 23, 2021
Big Podcast Insider - Issue 49
This is the audio companion to Issue 49 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. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, consider subscribing – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time. Topics: What a sick cat has to do with your podcast Gas pump scam? 3,500,000 subscribers (and how to get them) 615-488-4321 Making it easy to subscribe to your podcast Mobile podcast subscription pages Why is nobody subscribing to your podcast? Market research for your podcast A podcast hijack Izotope RX9 
Links To Things I Talk About: Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter
October 21, 2021
She Podcasts Conference Review w/ Jeni Wren Stottrup
There are a lot of small and genre-specific podcasting conferences. Unless you're in a specific niche or demographic, you may not know about these events or the value they can bring to you and your podcast. On this episode, I talk with Jeni Wren Stottrup about her experience at a recent podcasting conference designed for women podcasters, She Podcasts. Topics: Niche and genre-specific podcasting conferences Getting "back on the bike" after COVID-19 lockdowns COVID-related travel issues Networking with masks Women in podcasting Knowing your audience Links To Things We Talk About: She Podcasts Live The Podcasters' Forum RocknPod Expo Don't Let Your Podcast Be Ignored - Download my free "Podcast Growth Toolkit" to double your podcast audience.
October 18, 2021
New Podcast Studio, $5500 Budget w/ Marcus dePaula
As I talked about on this episode, I just installed some new panels based on a DIY panel design by Marcus dePaula. I did an event with Marcus last week where we took questions from podcasters who wanted to improve the sound of their studio. Zita Christian asked a question about building a studio from scratch – literally starting with a concrete floor and making something that's both comfortable and sounds great. This episode dives into Zita's situation (which may be very close to your situation) and what Marcus would do. Don't let the $5500 budget scare you. That's for everything. The sound treatment Marcus talks about will cost you far less. Topics: Recording with concrete walls The first thing to do about a concrete floor How to build a new "studio" space so you have a good foundation to work with Do-it-yourself acoustic panels Building a comfortable studio Curtains that will make your podcast sound better Links To Things We Talk About: Zita Christian Panel Build Marcus' DIY Acoustic Panel Plans Me Only Louder / Podcast Audio Lab Don't Let Your Podcast Be Ignored - Download my free "Podcast Growth Toolkit" to double your podcast audience.
October 16, 2021
Big Podcast Insider - Issue 48
This is the audio companion to Issue 48 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. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, consider subscribing – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time. Topics: Do podcasters need social media? Why you should consider video for your podcast Important "video stats" you should be aware of The type of video that actually hurts your podcast A strategy to grow your Instagram (and the story of a man who used it to get 561,000 Instagram followers) 5 new Instagram features podcasters should know about How to conduct a social media audit (and why you want to) Growing your Twitter following A hands-off way to schedule podcast guests How to "spy" on your podcast competition 
Links To Things I Talk About: Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter
October 12, 2021
I Accidentally Went on a Gay Podcast
As a podcast host, do you remember every interview you've ever done? When I got to that point, I realized I was either getting old (and forgetful) or I've done a ton of interviews and it would be impossible to remember all of them. Same for the podcasts where I've been a guest... I was updating my info on Podchaser a couple of months ago when I saw I was listed as a guest on a "gay" podcast. I thought it was a mistake, since I don't meet the qualifications. It wasn't. And this is that story. I also talk about what you must know (and do) before you do another media interview or have somebody on your podcast, because this sitation comes up in a few different ways for both podcast guests and hosts and something similar can happen to you. Topics: The "unwritten contracts" of podcast appearances The "three agreements" of podcast guesting What happens when you have the wrong guest on your podcast Straight model, gay centerfold The only time I've removed a podcast episode after publishing it (and why) Ryan Seacrest's blind date 
Links To Things I Talk About: Podchaser 40 Plus: Gay Men. Gay Talk. Marilyn Chanbers Blind Date
October 10, 2021
Big Podcast Insider - Issue 47
This is the audio companion to Issue 47 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. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, consider subscribing – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time. Topics: What a newspaper knows about podcasting What Dollar Tree knows about podcasting What Amazon knows about podcasting Why "less is more" in podcasting How to make your podcast sound better 
Links To Things I Talk About: Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter Me Only Louder
October 7, 2021
How to Improve Your Podcast Studio (and Sound Better) w/ Marcus dePaula
For the last few years, I've been recording in a room full of foam and blankets. The results were good, but not great. I wanted something better, so I just installed some new panels based on a DIY panel design by Marcus dePaula. This episode is the first I recorded with the new setup. It's a conversation with Marcus about how you can sound your best with the space you have, regardless of whether you record in a spare bedroom, a closet, or a temporary location. Topics: "Room within a room" Recording with a monitor – what you need to know Setting up a portable studio that sounds great Recording in your house? This is the best place to do it... Why books are a great thing to have in your studio Packing blankets Bedroom vs. Closet What you need to know about ceiling panels (clouds) Studio Comfort vs. Function What is good enough? Links To Things We Talk About: The "Old" RED Room Panel Build Marcus' DIY Acoustic Panel Plans Me Only Louder / Podcast Audio Lab Don't Let Your Podcast Be Ignored - Download my free "Podcast Growth Toolkit" to double your podcast audience.
October 6, 2021
Big Podcast Insider - Issue 46
This is the audio companion to Issue 46 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. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, consider subscribing – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time. Topics: The "Instant Audience" Google for podcasters Sound effects for your podcast What happens when you get "personalization" wrong Gen Z (and how to talk to them) 
Links To Things I Talk About: Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter The Hive Index How to Use Google Don't Let Your Podcast Be Ignored - Download my free "Podcast Growth Toolkit" to double your podcast audience.
September 26, 2021
Big Podcast Insider - Issue 45
This is the audio companion to Issue 45 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. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, consider subscribing – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time. Topics: Herbie Hancock vs. City Girls Lyft vs. Oscar Mayar A captive audience for your podcast... Tag Team, back again! My "adult" membership site for podcasters Custom, royalty-free music for podcasts (generated by AI) 
Links To Things I Talk About: Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter Miti Productions Soundraw Don't Let Your Podcast Be Ignored - Download my free "Podcast Growth Toolkit" to double your podcast audience.
