How Did You Get That Voiceover Gig? (Insider 207)

Unlock the secrets of voice-over gigs, podcast growth, and insider stories, plus exclusive tools and tips in this episode of Build a Big Podcast ...

Episode Topics

Voice over opportunities Podcast marketing tips Audience growth strategies Twitter vs. Blue Sky Microphone recommendations Political podcast reach Podcast monetization programs 1. Opening Remarks

Personal anecdotes about voice-over gigs

Audiobooks vs. Commercials

VeggieTales and knockoff of "King of the Hill" experience

Introduction to the podcast's purpose and audience

2. Voice-Over Gigs: How to Get Them

The story of the Budweiser frogs

An ad agency employee gets the gig unexpectedly

The story of the AOL "You've Got Mail" voice

Recording to cassette, wife’s connection to the company

Corona beer holiday commercial

A guitarist hired to whistle instead

Importance of saying yes to opportunities

3. Key Announcements and Housekeeping

Introduction to the podcast's sponsor, Riverside.fm

Features: Studio quality recordings, multi-track recording, AI editing tools

Promo code for listeners: "bigpodcast" for 15% off

Explanation of sound cues used in the episode

4. Blue Sky and Twitter Updates

Blue Sky adds 1,000,000 new users in a week

Creator of Blue Sky is also the creator of Twitter

Comparison to Twitter, user engagement, advice to claim usernames

Mass exodus from Twitter

Austrian Airlines' and The Guardian's creative exits

Use of Tweet Deleter to cleanse old posts

5. Podcasting During Elections

Impact of podcasts in elections

Audience reach statistics for Trump and Harris via podcasts

Trump: 23,500,000 Americans reached

Kamala Harris: 6,400,000 Americans reached

Reflections on podcasting’s reach and specialized audience

6. The Best Microphone for Podcasting

Humorous take on microphone debates among podcasters

Advice on making a cheap mic sound better

Quiet recording environment

Proper distance from the mic

David’s setup: using an Electro-Voice RE20

7. Tribute to Elwood Edwards

Death of Elwood Edwards, the voice of AOL’s "You've Got Mail"

Historical significance of his voice work

Recording on cassette thanks to his wife's suggestion

Other famed voice-over stories

Encouraging listeners to share their voice-over stories

8. Big Podcast AMP

Explanation of Big Podcast AMP program

Goals: Grow podcast audience, increase engagement, monetize skills

Invitation to reach out for personal coaching

9. Closing Remarks and Additional Resources

Classified ads for tools to help podcasters

Book Like a Boss for automating guest booking

AudioPen app for converting thoughts into podcast outlines

Subscription links for the podcast

Links for iPhone, Android, and RSS feed

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 This podcast episode is sponsored by Riverside.fm, offering studio-quality remote recordings, multitrack and text-based editing, AI tools for removing silences and filler words, and creating magic clip highlights 05:56 Share your stories via Mastodon, Blue Sky, or threads. Keep showing up for more opportunities 06:53 Seize opportunities; say yes  11:14 Twitter - Community collapse imminent; prepare to leave soon 13:31 Connect with experts or authors via interviews 17:30 Unexpected success stories

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This is the audio companion to Issue 207 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.   ​

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