Adventures in Podcasting
Pilar Orti
Podcasting is an adventure, peppered with challenges along the way, but full of unexpected rewards. Pilar has been podcasting since 2014 and is now ready to help others along the way. This show has some solo shows and some guest interviews - and a whole month of NaPodPoMo episodes. Join Pilar's little podcasting corner, sometimes on her own, sometimes with guests, from where she can share what's she's learned (and is still learning) about podcasting and through that, about herself.
Ep 76 Adventures in playing with the format and being interviewed by the guest!
I'm back!(Hi, I'm Pilar Orti if we've never met before.)In this episode I talk about:01.36 minsThe new type of episodes I've come up with for the 21st Century Work Life podcast06.29 mins The new season for Management Café09.25minsDifferent ways of running an interview. Contrast:Always Take Notes 19 March 2024#182: Nicholas Shakespeare, novelist and biographer with Kevin Tumlison in the Writers, Ink PodcastEpisode 246 with Carol LaHines, 10 June 202413.05 minsWhat happens when your guest decides
Jun 12, 2024 • 19:07
Ep 75 Aventuras en la Argentina rural, el podcasting y el trabajo en remoto con Cristian y Roberto de La gran renuncia
This episode is in Spanish, and you can find the English transcript below. To find out why we've changed languages for this one, check out Episode 74.You can find the transcript over at www.adventuresinpodcasting.com/ep75Pilar interviews Cristian Curto and Roberto Shlesinger, hosts of the podcast "La gran renuncia" (The Great Resignation). They share how they met (I've never heard a story like this one) and how Cristian's radio background and Roberto's remote work expertise led to the creation o
Apr 21, 2024 • 44:31
Ep 74 Adventures in dubbing a Spanish show into English - and failing to do so
In this episode, Pilar shares her failed attempts at releasing an episode in Spanish in a dubbed version, and what she's ended up doing instead. (If you have any experience doing this, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.adventuresinpodcasting.com/contact/ )Hello, it's been a while, and there's a reason for that. I recently interviewed Cristian Curto and Roberto Shlesinger, the hosts of the Spanish-language podcast "La Gran Renuncia" (The Great Resignation), all about remote work. We did the
Apr 21, 2024 • 19:01
Ep 73 Adventures in building a podcast production company, embracing the restorative nature of podcasting and mastering the art of the interview, with Hector Santiesteban
In today's episode, Hector Santiesteban shares his journey from Facebook Live to podcasting, the creation of his podcast production company Amplafy Media, and his experience as a host of three different shows. He talks about developing a podcast's unique perspective, the restorative nature of the medium, and the importance of building a supportive podcasting community.You can find a summary over at https://www.adventuresinpodcasting.com/ep-73 Links: https://www.podcastama.com/Shows:Modern Mascul
Mar 17, 2024 • 50:49
Ep 72 Adventures in overcoming fears, embracing editing and the link between podcasting and facilitation
A very special episode with the co-hosts of Facilitation Stories: Helene Jewell and Nikki Wilson. They talk about how they joined the show, back when Pilar was also hosting it, the fears they overcame, how they've learned to podcast (they look after the whole workflow!) and what the parallels are between podcasting and facilitation. Find out more about Helene Jewell or Nikki Wilson. If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my a
Feb 12, 2024 • 49:41
Ep 71 Adventures in podcasting with your son, finding guests and the life-changing potential of remote work
In today's episode, Don Voltaire shares how he started podcasting with his son, and why he decided to produce his own show "Work from Home Forever". He shares the joy he's found in both podcasts, how he finds guests for the show and the impact of remote work on people's lives.For extensive show notes, check out https://www.adventuresinpodcasting.com/ep-71 Summary and links, below. Don's initial experience as a podcast guest, leading to the creation of "The Middle School Mind" with his son during
Jan 29, 2024 • 44:50
Ep 70 Adventures experimenting with Podcasting 2.0, the blockchain and building NaPodPoMo with Jennifer Navarrete
Today's guest is Jennifer Navarrete, founder of NaPodPoMo and seasoned podcaster!You can find all her links here: https://linktr.ee/brewingmedia/ Jennifer talks about how she started podcasting in 2005, and why she started NaPodPoMo in 2007.07.00 MINS Why Jennifer is posting her audio on the blockchain.20.20 MINS What is Podcasting 2.0 and how Jennifer experimented with it during NaPodPoMo 2023.44.50 MINS How NaPodPoMo has evolved thanks to the communityFind extensive show notes over at https://
Jan 8, 2024 • 55:01
Ep 69 Learning from the experience of podcasting every day with Steph Fuccio
In this edited audio version of the live stream Steph Fuccio and Pilar did on the last day of NaPodPoMo, they share what they have learned, and even answer a few questions from the audience! You can watch the recording of the live stream here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsz9zb9MC4YAnd find out more about Steph here: https://coffeelike.substack.com/ If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets
Dec 11, 2023 • 32:03
Episode 68 The last day of NaPodPoMo - and how it compares to NaNoWriMo
Remember Steph Fuccio and I are going live to share our NaPodPoMo lessons on 30 November at 7pm UK time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsz9zb9MC4YPilar talks about how amazing it was just now to record with Tim for Management Café because it helped her discover other points of view, and realise her own strong views about the role of technology in our professional lives. Today is the last day of NaPodPoMo! Pilar talks about the difference between this challenge and NaNoWriMo, where you commit t
Nov 30, 2023 • 10:25
Ep 67 Are you sure you want to start a podcast?
Pilar heard the other day that 3,000 people are starting a podcast on Buzzsprout alone every week!So, unless you know you'll enjoy the process or you have a marketing team behind you, don't do it!Recommended podcasts:Collaboration SuperpowersMore or Less podcast from BBCRemember Steph Fuccio and I are going live to share our NaPodPoMo lessons on 30 November at 7pm UK time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsz9zb9MC4YIf you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzspr
Nov 29, 2023 • 8:07
Ep 66 Editing for emotion
In working on the book with chatGPT, Pilar has started to improve her editing skills, and she's now transferring that awareness to editing the conversations in Management Café. Pauses and hesitations are all part of conveying emotion, so it's good to leave them in at specific moments in a conversation.Recommended podcast today is:Science with Dr KarlRemember Steph Fuccio and I are going live to share our NaPodPoMo lessons on 30 November at 7pm UK time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsz9zb9MC4Y
Nov 28, 2023 • 7:51
Ep 65 Memoir-style vs How To when writing books
On the 27th day of NaPodPoMo, Pilar would like to share her thoughts about why she needs to refocus her writing. She's realised she's not a persuader - she prefers to tell her story and share her thoughts, and let you decide what to do with the information. That's probably why The A to Z of Spanish Culture has been her most popular book - most of it is about her own experience, with other information of course. In trying to do both a memoir and a how to book that people want to buy, she's doing
Nov 27, 2023 • 9:59
Ep64 Will lighter edits help podcasters compete with AI voices?
Should we edit less to be more human, in podcasting?Pilar thinks so, and it's starting to edit out less bits from her recordings. At 5.16mins, Check out the one with guest of 21st Century Work Life podcast, Valentina Turner, whose episode will come out on 7th December.Recommended podcast:Deep Questions with Cal NewportRemember Steph Fuccio and I are going live to share our NaPodPoMo lessons on 30 November at 7pm UK time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsz9zb9MC4YIf you're thinking of starting y
Nov 26, 2023 • 8:38
Ep 63 Let's Rant about Absolutely Irrelevant Guest Pitches
Remember Steph Fuccio and I are going live to share our NaPodPoMo lessons on 30 November at 7pm UK time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsz9zb9MC4YToday is all about Pilar complaining about getting guest pitches from third parties, who haven't even bothered checking out the show before suggesting their clients. First rant in 25 days of NaPodPoMo - not bad!Recommended podcast:Next ChapterIf you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for
Nov 25, 2023 • 7:37
Ep 62 Podcasters, beware of scams!
Remember Steph Fuccio and I are going live to share our NaPodPoMo lessons on 30 November at 7pm UK time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsz9zb9MC4YToday Pilar shares a story from PodNews ' newsletter on 14 November. It's about podcasters being scammed, so watch out! Here's the link to the story: https://podnews.net/update/facebook-scamAlso, people are paid to guest in live events, but should we also be paying our guests to show up in our podcasts? Today's recommended podcast:Hard Fork, all abou
Nov 24, 2023 • 6:51
Ep 61 We'll be going live!
On Thursday 30 November at 7pm UK time, Stephanie Fuccio and I will be going live! We'll be talking about what we've learned during NaPodPoMo. Here's the youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsz9zb9MC4YIn today's episode Pilar talks about how she'd like to be more involved in the NaPodPoMo community - we can't be everywhere and do everything!Is there a difference between doing a live show and a recording? Pilar imagines there's an audience, but at least there's no camera to distract her
Nov 23, 2023 • 7:00
Ep 60 Expressing a part of our identity
Pilar has been thinking about how loneliness in remote teams sometimes has to do about not finding the opportunity to express certain parts of our identity that are only expressed at work, wherever that is. As podcasters, we can find a space for different parts of ourselves to find an outlet!Did you know that Pilar has a science degree? And she still thinks like a scientist, and enjoys science pieces, so today she shares this one: Smell changes how we see colour.If you're thinking of starting yo
Nov 22, 2023 • 9:45
Ep 59 One book recommendation, two shows for you to check out and three edits
Today's episode starts with Pilar complaining about the fact that Audacity doesn't remember the fact that she always records with her external microphone... Such is the life of the daily podcaster! Recommended podcasts:The Enthusiasm Project Mayam Bialik's Breakdown, and Pilar mentions the episode with Justine Bateman (from Family Ties) published in October 2023. (Excuse the title, the episode doesn't have a focus, so it was hard!)If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I r
Nov 21, 2023 • 6:07
Ep 58 NaPodPoMo #20 Is podcasting like therapy?
Pilar sometimes feel like she's going through a little bit of a reflective/self-improvement process when she podcasts, especially in Management Café. In episode 557 of the Longform podcast (which she recommends if you're into writing), she heard Adam Grant say that podcasting is a great place for "Thinking Out Loud". Also, don't forget to remind listeners of your own name at the end of the show!And Hello! to Daniel from My Fluent Podcast, who is now also podcasting in Italian.If you're thinking
Nov 20, 2023 • 8:54
Ep 57 Does audio quality matter in podcasting?
A short reflection today about how varied the audio quality is in different shows, and how much it matters to have studio quality. If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount, and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Nov 19, 2023 • 4:51
Ep 56 Where I talk about multi-guest recordings
This episode should have gone out yesterday but it's going out today...Pilar talks about past episodes for Spain Uncovered, 21st Century Work Life and Facilitation Stories. If you want to check out her blog post about editing a roundtable type episode check out: https://www.adventuresinpodcasting.com/turning-live-events-into-podcast-episodes/Recommended podcasts: Books and AuthorsPodcasters' Roundtable (not longer broadcasting) If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I reco
Nov 18, 2023 • 11:41
Ep 55 Recording again with others and recording long form to go deep
After about a month, Pilar has got back to recording with other people. She reflects on how much fun it's been, and how the conversation with the first guest in Management Café with Tim has reminded her of what a powerful medium podcasting is. If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount, and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Nov 17, 2023 • 11:12
Ep 54 The experience of recording with guests with the camera on or off
Pilar mentions Steph Fuccio's podcast: CoffeelikeRemember we'll be doing a livestream on 30 November at 6pm GMT.Today, Pilar talks about the experience of recording with guests with the camera on or off - and why she's not going to ask them anymore whether they want to switch the camera off. Recommended podcasts:All in the Mind My Pocket PsychIf you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a litt
Nov 16, 2023 • 9:59
Ep 53 Podcasting in a Team - NaNoPodMo #15
In today's episode, Pilar remembers how Facilitation Stories started, and how much fun it was to podcast in a team. She also talks about some of the logistics of how they worked together. (Find out more about the history of Facilitation Stories here: https://facilitationstories.com/fs59-a-new-chapter .)Today's podcast recommendations:She PodcastsSelf Publishing Authors Podcasts Writing ExcusesRemember, we'll be streaming on 30 November at 7pm GMT.If you're thinking of starting your own podcastin
Nov 15, 2023 • 13:07
Ep 52 Day 14 of NaPodPoMo All about keeping ourselves engaged in our podcast
Today's episode is all about keeping ourselves interested in our podcast, so that we can keep podcasting! Today's recommended podcasts:The Marketing Artificial Intelligence showEmma Carmichael's Travelling ThroughSave the date for a livestream 7pm GMT 30th November 2023If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount, and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through t
Nov 14, 2023 • 11:31
Ep 51 Podcasting for business or pleasure
Pilar talks about the difference between doing a show for fun, doing it for your business, or hosting for someone else. Just because you're doing the show as a hobby doesn't mean the quality isn't good. When Pilar and Craig started interviewing Spanish podcasters for En clave de podcast, they realised that the audio and content quality of the shows was great, even though the main driver behind podcasting was fun, and having a good time with friends. Check out episode 38 of Adventures in Podcasti
Nov 13, 2023 • 11:53
Episode 50 All about celebratory episodes!
This is episode 50!So it's all about milestones.Pilar has hit a few milestones with 21st Century Work Life podcast. In 2015, Pilar recorded episode 50 with Lisette, asking if anything had changed in virtual teams? It still hasn't! https://www.virtualnotdistant.com/podcasts/world-of-virtual-teamsEpisode 100 was all about the future of work and had many guests. https://www.virtualnotdistant.com/podcasts/episode100 Episode 200 was all about celebrations, with contributions from guests in writing an
Nov 12, 2023 • 12:40
Ep 49 NaPodPoMo Day 11 and the Podcast Planner GPT!
In which Pilar records at the end of the day (she's not used to it), so she talks about knowing what the best times to record are for you as podcaster, the fact that Audacity doesn't have a proper click removal, hello to Matt and Daniel, there will be a live episode on 30 November, with Steph Fuccio, who's playing with Substack during this NaPodPoMo- hoorah!5.00 minsPilar explains what GPTs are, and how she has created a GPT to help you plan your podcast, called Podcast Planner check it out thro
Nov 11, 2023 • 11:11
Ep 48 Podcasts don't need to teach and reflections on Day 10 of NaPodPoMo
Pilar's on the Yeti today! How does it sound?Funny how she's given the episode that's about how podcasts don't always have to be educational into a teaching episode! Recommended episode:Zoe Science and NutritionIf you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount, and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.If you're thinking of starting you
Nov 10, 2023 • 10:02
Ep 47 A little bit on co-hosting for day 9 of NaPodPoMo
In this episode, Pilar tackles day 9 of NaPodPoMo with a short piece on co-hosting. Recommended podcasts for today:After Hours and BuzzcastYou can contact Pilar through https://www.adventuresinpodcasting.com/contact/ If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount, and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Nov 9, 2023 • 9:20
Ep 46 NPPM Day #8 Is there money in podcasting?
Today's show is all about, yes, whether you can make money through podcasting. Pilar has made a bit, but not proper money. She mentions Entrepreneurs on Fire, as the first show she heard was turned into a business. Do you remember that? Sponsorship is also a common way for shows to bring in some cash, as well as through membership sites like Patreon. You can hear past guest Matt Gilhooly talk about how he uses Patreon in episode 35. Recommended podcasts for today:The Creative Penn with Joanna Pe
Nov 8, 2023 • 15:47
Ep 45 NaPodPoMo Day 7 Using AI in Podcasting
Pilar talks about how she uses AI in her shows, including Assembly.AI, and GPT-4, for example check out these show notes for Management Café. https://managementcafepodcast.com/2023/05/15/54-why-we-love-radical-candor-by-kim-scott-and-why-implementing-it-is-so-hard/Here's the video where Mike Russell explains how he uses AI to create a workflow for his daily podcast AI News Today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeOi-91DaRAt some point Pilar also mentions episode 35 of this podcast, with guest St
Nov 7, 2023 • 10:30
Ep 44 If you don't ask... that's right, you don't get what you need, and more.
Pilar talks about why she's batch recording for this challenge, asking for things from the audience and what happened when she "put out there" that she wanted to podcast more - and the long-term result of that, which was the re-launch of Management Café.Links:This post has links to all the episodes (and its numbers for those of you listening in an app) for the series on Connection and Disconnection in Remote Teams that was co-produced with Shield GEO: https://www.virtualnotdistant.com/podcasts/r
Nov 6, 2023 • 9:26
Ep 43 NaPodPoMo Day 5 Is it time to stop your podcast?
Referring mainly to co-hosted shows, Pilar talks about planning in advance when you might stop your show. She talks about this episode of The Writer's Well, co-hosted by previous host of this podcast, who appeared here: https://www.adventuresinpodcasting.com/ep-27-with-jthorn/She also talks about the commitment she and her co-host made to En clave de podcast, and her last episode with Facilitation Stories, which was episode 59.If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recom
Nov 5, 2023 • 8:59
Ep42 NaPodPoMo Day 4 The interviews I never published
In this episode, Pilar talks about those interviews she never published, and why. Three good reasons for not publishing an interview:- The guest has nothing interesting to say (usually happens when they're not really up for sharing)- The guest doesn't come across as credible- They're the wrong guest for the show (but their PR representative misled you...)Pilar mentions episode 21 from Adventures in Podcasting, with Myriam Hadnes: https://www.adventuresinpodcasting.com/ep-21-adventures-with-myri
Nov 4, 2023 • 15:10
Ep41 NaPodPoMo Day 3: The origins and shifts of the 21st Century Work Life podcast
In the third day of NaPodPoMo, I talk about why I started 21st Century Work Life and how it has evolved in format and content. If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount, and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Nov 3, 2023 • 10:15
Ep 40 Day 2 of NaPodPoMo: How I started podcasting with Spain Uncovered
In this second episode of the NaPodPoMo challenge, I talk about starting "Spain Uncovered," my first serious podcasting project. I began it while shifting towards leadership and management training, using my experience as a voiceover artist. The podcast, linked to my book "The A to Z of Spanish Culture," was a way to reach an audience interested in Spanish culture. With a simple Blue Nessie microphone, I interviewed diverse expats and experimented with bilingual content. This venture was a step
Nov 2, 2023 • 8:11
Ep 39 Day 1 of NaPodPoMo: Generating content for this challenge and does "podcast' mean what it used to mean?
After taking part in NaNoWriMo quite a few times, this time I'm taking on the challenge of National Podcast Post Month by publishing an episode every day. I'll be talking about my experiences in podcasting, from my longest-running show, 21st Century Work Life, to my first, Spain Uncovered. I'll also share stories and insights from my journey, discuss the changing definition of podcasts, and explore ideas from my Trello board. Join me as I navigate this Adventure, sharing lessons from over a deca
Nov 1, 2023 • 10:20
Ep 38 Adventures in improving your language through hosting a podcast with Daniel Goodson
I'm back, podcasters!Delighted to kick off the show again, with guest Daniel Goodson, host of My Fluent Podcast, a show he set up because he wanted to take his English to the next level. This is such an inspiring story - and Daniel was so much fun to talk to, that I hope you enjoy his adventures as much as I did! You can get in touch with Daniel through myfluentpodcast.com and you can also listen to his other show: The Vocab Man.In this episode, Daniel mentions:Daniel mentions Descript and Snipd
Aug 20, 2023 • 56:49
Ep 37 Adventures in not letting go off one show and letting go of another...
For the transcript, go to https://www.adventuresinpodcasting.com/ep37/Links: Death of A Thousand Cuts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s5e29-season-round-up-writing-ramble/id1101278771Tim Ferriss Show with Derek Sivers: https://tim.blog/2023/04/21/derek-sivers/The microphone I mention is the NT-USB Rode
May 23, 2023 • 25:27
Ep 36 Adventures in writing a book from a podcast and staying rooted in reality with Lisette Sutherland
Today’s guest is Lisette Sutherland, host of the Collaboration Superpowers podcast, a show about people doing great things remotely. (And she was also Pilar's first co-host on the 21st Century Work Life podcast, back in 2014!)You can find the full show notes over at https://www.adventuresinpodcasting.com/ep36/
Mar 11, 2023 • 41:06
Ep 35 Sharing moments that shifted people's lives with Matt Gilhooly
Today’s guest is Matt Gilhooly, host of the Life Shift Podcast, where he has “candid conversations with people about the pivotal moments that changed their lives forever."Full show notes here: https://www.adventuresinpodcasting.com/ep-35/Matt and Pilar want to thank Marisa Eikenberry for introducing them. (You can listen to Matt and Marisa talk on Matt’s show , and she also appeared last year in Adventures in Podcasting, in episode 25. ) Connect with Matt on LinkedIn and on Twitter he is @thelif
Feb 19, 2023 • 58:20
Ep 34 Adventures in editing, bringing editors together and helping solopreneurs
In this episode, Pilar talks to Stephanie Fuccio, seasoned podcaster who now also helps solopreneurs with their own podcasts. They talk about Steph's reasons to podcast, how she approaches edit, why she's set up a global community for podcast editors and her "solopreneur podcasting tips".For the full show notes and links go to https://www.adventuresinpodcasting.com/ep34 As well as podcasting, Steph likes reading and sharing pictures of coffee - you can follow her Instagram ac
Jan 29, 2023 • 54:14
Ep 33 Adventures in re-starting a new show (with a new co-host!)
After an unexpected break (due to work getting in the way!), Pilar talks about re-starting Management Café, with a new co-host and how this has changed the format. She also reflects on mixing new guests with returning ones, and her audio experiment.
Oct 29, 2022 • 10:09
Ep 32 Adventures in helping businesses find their intimate voice with Graham Brown
A different kind of guest for today - Pilar talks to Graham Brown, founder of the podcasting agency Pikkal & co. Graham started podcasting before "podcasting" started (around 2014), recording conversations with guests, directly from the phone. At the time Graham was living in Lanzarote, and was missing having conversations with other people, in particular meeting other entrepreneurs. No matter how beautiful the surroundings, Graham missed the inspiration he got from talking to others. He continu
Aug 28, 2022 • 43:09
Episode 31 Adventures in raising the profile of women in science with Michele Ong
Michele Ong, is the host of Steam Powered and she joins Pilar all the way from Australia. She started podcasting because she wanted to get a better idea of what women were doing in the STEAM fields. She knew many women doing incredible things in their work and their lives, and wanted to share their stories with others. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics/ medicine, but Michele talks about STEAM, as it includes “art”, which is key when interacting with technology and
Aug 14, 2022 • 1:05:48
Adventures with delayed audio, listener habits and creating reflection space for others through podcasting
Pilar is back with her own adventures, recording when broadband is glitchy, and discovering the power of podcasting to give people much needed reflection space. Due to some maintenance in her broadband, there were a couple of times when there was about a 1.5 seconds delay in the conversation between Pilar and the other person recording. For one of the shows it wasn’t an issue (and you’ll hear that conversation next week), but it did get some adjusting to. The conversation with guest Michelle Ong
Jul 31, 2022 • 20:45
Following your curiosity and experimenting with Matt Ballantine
Matt co-hosts the WB40 podcast with Chris Weston. Matt has always loved radio, as a kid and at university (back in the day when we spliced tape!). Matt set up the podcast to “see what happened”, to try it out. Six and a half years later, they’re still at it!WB40 is led by a guiding principle, the show is about what you need to know in order to manage technology in 2022 and beyond. They’ve had people talk about the changing nature of works, autonomous vehicles, defence analysis.The format has ev
Jul 17, 2022 • 38:18
Adventures in reigning in your show and thinking beyond retirement with Jacquie Doucette
In this episode, Pilar talks to Jacquie Doucette, host of the Beyond Retirement podcast. There is a whole new world past your retirement and through Beyond Retirement, Jacquie talks to people who have “retired to something rather than from something”. Jacquie looks for guests who can share their own experience in retirement, or something that can be of use to people about to retire, or new to retirement. Her ideal listener is someone who is about to retire and know what there is out there and ho
Jul 3, 2022 • 37:03
Adventures in hosting multiple podcasts, working with different co-hosts and interviewing high-profile guests with J Thorn
J Thorn currently hosts Writers, Ink, The Author Life, and The Music NFT Show. J’s prolific journey as a podcaster started, with the The Horror Writers Podcast. He stumbled around in the dark at the beginning, finding his voice and style - and you can hear what he sounded like in episode 1, “it’s as raw as it gets”.10.20 MINS There were a number of podcasts in between that J experimented with, like The Intronaut, a podcast for introverts. J wanted to share some of his experiences as an introver
Jun 19, 2022 • 1:00:28
Podcasting is personal
While on her break way from base, Pilar ponders on the nature of podcasts as "personal chronicles".I hadn’t planned a show for this week, but I made an effort to keep to a regular schedule. I’m actually not at home, so the audio will sound different and the set up is not as comfortable. The trigger for jumping behind the microphone was listening to Daniel Aragay in Haciendo el Sueco, where he talks about his time in Sweden. Recently he commented on a Twitter conversation, after a person shared a
Jun 5, 2022 • 15:30
Adventures of a new podcaster - well, of a new podcast host - with Marisa Eikenberry
Marisa Eikenberry is the co-host of Long Distance Work Life.Marisa is the web developer at the Kevin Eikenberry group, and she has been editing their podcasts Remarkable Leadership since 2016 and Talk Like a Leader since 2019.Marisa goes into detail of how these shows are recorded, her process with the hosts and the differences working between shows, talking about how much editing she does for both shows, what she looks out for when she’s listening back, etc So this will be of interest to those
May 22, 2022 • 38:26
Adventures in (almost) completing my 300th episode
In today's episode, Pilar shares her process in creating a 3 part episode 300 for the 21st Century Work Life podcast.This is another solo episode, but I've started interviewing again. And I have you, the listeners to thank for this. In voicing in the last episode my inability or reluctance, to reach out to podcasters I wanted to talk to, I realised how silly that was, so I reached out to one of my favourite podcasters, he replied within minutes, and I'm recording with him in June!04.10 minsYou m
May 8, 2022 • 16:05
Ep 23 Adventures in preparing for my 300th episode!
In today's episode, Pilar shares some of what she's learned from the first three interviews for this show, and how she's getting on with episode 300 of the 21st Century Work Life podcast. Plus ,she's got a book recommendation for you. I'm pausing the interviews, but will be recording more in June. But I think I'll have enough adventures of my own for at least another three episodes, so I'll hope you'll stay with me until then. And it's also an opportunity for you to get in touch with your questi
Apr 24, 2022 • 34:27
Adventures with Bernie J Mitchell: Finding your voice, giving voice to others and making a difference
Bernie J Mitchell is currently the host of Tech London and Coworking Values, but he's hosted many other shows before. In this episode, he talks to Pilar about using podcasting to find your voice, and giving voice to others. (And we even have an owl say hello.)Bernie started podcasting because he loved listening to podcasts and was also a fan of talk radio. He set up his first show and thought that it would be great to have Seth Godin on the show. So he invited him and guess what, he interviewed
Apr 10, 2022 • 49:36
Adventures with Myriam Hadnes: Nurturing guests, mapping out episodes and a different view on sponsorship
Myriam Hadnes is the host of the Workshops Work podcast, where she talks to guests about facilitation and collaboration. We also talk about the role the podcast has taken in developing her business and community, sponsor breaks and how she uses a visual map to guide people into her show. Workshops Work was part of her business communication, and a year and a half into her podcast, she actually changed the name of her business to match the podcast. Her first guest was her mentor, who also introdu
Mar 27, 2022 • 55:17
Adventures with Craig Wealand: Working with a co-host and building a community around your podcast
Yay, episode 20 and I'm celebrating by bringing in my first guest, Craig Wealand, host of Aprender Inglés con Reza y Craig, a podcast that teaches English as a foreign language. I co-hosted En clave de podcast with Craig, and we learned loads, about podcasting and about the podcast-sphere in Spain, where Craig is based. Craig's show is aimed at mainly Spanish speakers with an intermediate or advanced level of English, who want to improve it. They cover grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, they gi
Mar 11, 2022 • 1:00:47
Adventures with listeners, guests, tech problems, and the intrusion of video
In today's episode, Pilar talks about meeting listeners, recording and tech problems xxx and I've shared a couple of things that are happening outside the English-speaking market. The other day I went for lunch with my friend Pinar, who has a podcast in Turkish and has recently received some great feedback from listeners, asking her when she was going to release more episodes. She felt guilty... This is a great motivator isn't it? And interesting that although we do podcast for ourselves, we do
Feb 27, 2022 • 24:54
Adventures in setting up a community podcast, interviewing guests and creating transcripts
If you want to hear from me (Pilar) in between episodes, you can sign up to the Adventures in Podcasting newsletter here: https://www.adventuresinpodcasting.com/newsletter/I recently interviewed an "unsolicited guest" for the 21st Century Work Life podcast, who was also the founder of a product. As a podcaster, you might want to check it out, it's a way of communicating via video, text and audio asynchronously. I said I wouldn't put the link in the show notes, but I've changed my mind, here it
Feb 13, 2022 • 26:50
Adventures in planning, recording and editing episodes
Just finished editing the bumper episode of Gastronostalgia which incorporates the 4 episodes from the month, plus the aperitif. The episode is 1.5hrs long (!) and it took me about 2.5hrs to put together, including editing of the aperitif.This show is hosted on Buzzsprout (affiliate link) and I have a max. of 3hours in my plan. But Gastronostalgia is hosted in Anchor, which is free, with no limits. So something to check out when you're choosing a media host: how much audio can you upload a mon
Jan 30, 2022 • 28:23
Adventures in Co-Hosting and a Few Updates
My first 2 recordings this year have been with co-hosts, which is great, so today's episode is about that. But first, some updates from the industry and myself01.35 Spotify has introduced ratings. This blog post by Anchor explains how it works and has some suggestions of how to make the best of it. Podcast ratings on Spotify: An easy way to make a good first impression—and draw in new listenersRemember that some platforms say that if you mention one, you need to mention them too! Something to be
Jan 16, 2022 • 32:11
The adventure of creating your show notes (and other bits and pieces)
Pilar talks about some of her adventures when recording and editing an episode, as well as a more holistic decision she made about content. The 2nd part of the episode covers the 4th part of episode production: consolidation. You can now sign up to the newsletter here: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/y9r4k6Mis-adventures in recordingI talk about a recent problem with the tech recording for Gastronostalgia. I couldn't get into the recording app, I tried 2 browsers and even the pho
Dec 12, 2021 • 38:06
The adventure of editing an episode
As I share my recent adventures in editing episodes, I hope there will be plenty for you to take away. In this episode, I talk about why I make certain editing choices, the minimum you need to learn if you want to edit yourself, or the different ways in which you can work with an editor. There are even some real-time examples recorded as I went along. I've started a new format for the co-hosted episodes I do with Maya for the 21st Century Work Life podcast. https://www.virtualnotdistant.com/pod
Nov 28, 2021 • 32:52
Adventures when recording with guests and other recording advice
In this episode I cover a few updates and then cover some updates that all have to do with Recording. I hope you can learn something from them. I've signed up to Storyblocks to access sound effects.I've also added 21st Century Work Life and Management Café to the Virtual not Distant Facebook page. At the moment, only US-based listeners can listen through the mobile app. The 21st CWL podcast episodes now involve FOUR people in their creation .And final update: the Adventures in Podcasting website
Nov 15, 2021 • 31:08
Rekindling the joy of podcasting and preparing for your episodes
In this episode, I talk about my latest adventures in podcasting and share what you need to think about when preparing your episodes. Gastronostalgia is going well, we've recorded our weekly episodes until mid January 2022, which is such a great (and unusual) feeling! We also released our first episode with a "full menu". We've incorporated an "apperitif", as listeners (mainly our friends) were requesting more content! When we listen to a podcast, if we don't know the hosts, it helps us feel li
Nov 1, 2021 • 29:23
The four stages of episode production
Today I share what's involved in the podcast episode production process: from having an idea to appearing in listeners' ears. Facebook continues to play strong in audio, with an "audio hub", which includes not just podcasts, but also "rooms". This is one space to look out for, thinking about different ways in which us audio people can find new audiences. Much of this is still only relevant to the US, and to mobile apps, but worth keeping an eye out on. Audio continues to be strong, and it looks
Oct 18, 2021 • 32:36
Platform updates and getting a new show off the ground
Even though I've been trying to keep these episodes short, the last episode was 30 minutes long. I'd like to keep them short as a challenge for myself, and also, because there are so many shows out there that you might want to check out quite a few!Today I'll talk through my adventures, with reference to 3 pieces of news:- Did you know that YouTube is hiring its first executive focused only on podcasts?https://www.slashgear.com/youtube-podcast-plans-could-muddle-things-over-at-google-again-0669
Oct 11, 2021 • 18:57
Improving your voice as a podcast host and updates
In today's episode, I talk about NaPodPoMo, what it means to improve your voice as a podcast host, as well as industry and my own updates. To start with, an inspiring tweet I came across on my feed, it's in Spanish, so here is the translation. "A podcast is more than a distribution format - it has to do with your narrative, with your business, and above all with the ability to communicate a message in an intimate and personal way."Partly, this is due to the fact that audio is a medium that does
Oct 4, 2021 • 28:21
Listeners know you, working with a co-host and intros & outros
In this episode, I talk about how great it is that listeners feel more like old acquaintances than strangers when you first meet them, and how developing relationships with listeners is one of the unexpected benefits of podcasting. (I'd love to hear from you by the way: here's my contact page.) I've started working on Gastronostalgia - working with a co-host is hard work, as you develop your personas and dynamics. (It's also a lot of fun by the way!)At 12.37 mins, I go into how to create your In
Sep 27, 2021 • 21:27
A podcaster's influence, covering up your bad edits and lots of industry news
Today's episode is packed with news, and a little bit of commentary too!Joe Rogan, confined to Spotify, is losing influenceYour own influence as hostUsing music to cover your difficult editsAmazon Music's helpful email Zencastr Introducing Smart Filters: Remove Long PausesSamsung's new appI'm particularly happy to see this one: Head of Podcasts at the Prison Radio Association in the UK. Check out the job in the PodJobs.net website,And my own updates! I'm starting a new show in Spanish, and you c
Sep 20, 2021 • 19:57
Show notes and Terms and Conditions
In today’s show, I follow up on some things I brought up in last week’s episode, specifically, I’ll talk a bit about show notes and I’m also going to talk about knowing the terms and conditions of the services you’re using. I’ll also talk about a small experiment I’m doing with Buzzsprout (affiliate link), the platform where I’m hosting this show.My own adventures: editing episode from a live conversation that had all been recorded on one track.I talk about the different functions of show notes.
Sep 13, 2021 • 19:58
Getting the episode out there and content resources
In this episode, I explain why I have Buzzsprout as my media host, and how long it took for the show to appear in Apple Podcasts and other podcast apps. (Hint, not long at all!)Beware of allowing your podcast host to submit directly to Apple, as you might lose control of your show. Best to do this through https://podcastsconnect.apple.com/I now need to start publishing the episodes (through an embed code) over at adventuresinpodcasting.com. I'm using BlueHost for the hosting of that website, wit
Sep 6, 2021 • 13:33
How much should you edit your voice tracks?
Pilar talks shares how she decides how much to edit her own speech. And, what about guest interviews? How much should you edit them and what do you do if you don't think a guest interview is fit for your show? Looking for a podcast media host? Give Buzzsprout a try. (affiliate link)
Aug 30, 2021 • 14:28
Setting up your recording space
In this episode Pilar shares her own set up, providing (hopefully) some ideas on how to set up your recording space, as well as a quick overview of the episode production process. She mentions the Rode-NT USB microphone, Auphonic, and Buzzsprout (links 1 & 3 are affiliate links).
Aug 23, 2021 • 12:32
Niching down, an audio is not a podcast and Zoom
In this episode: why the best way to decide how much to niche down and what angle to take with your podcast is to start, and see where your show and your listeners take you and why we shouldn't call a piece of audio a "podcast".Pilar also has some advice for recording with guests, and on using Zoom for recording your podcast.
Aug 21, 2021 • 8:11