Episode 22: Podcasting with Skype

Posted on 07. Mar, 2010 by lifestylepodnetwork@gmail.com (Lifestyle PodNetwork) in Podcasts

Today we start the journey into podcasting with Skype.  Skype is a voice-over-IP service that allows you to phone others via the internet.  This technology is also very useful in connecting remote hosts, conferencing in multiple hosts, or bringing caller feedback into your show.

The ways of connecting Skype to your podcast are many and varied, so today we’ll start with the basic principles and a few services that are available for PC.  We plan to have a Mac/Skype episode soon, but because neither Dave or James use a Mac regularly we wanted to wait until we had a specialist lined up to tackle those options.

In this show you can expect to get a good run down of Skype and how to connect, as well as a few tips and tricks to help fast-track you towards your first Skype podcast.

What we talked about in today’s show:

 

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Podcasters’ Emporium is produced in conjunction with the Lifestyle PodNetwork. You’ll find more great podcasts like this one at LifestylePodNetwork.com.  If you’d like to join the Lifestyle PodNetwork please contact us at talent@lifestylepodnetwork.com

Episode 21: Working with Voice Part 2 with Tim Noonan

Posted on 13. Feb, 2010 by lifestylepodnetwork@gmail.com (Lifestyle PodNetwork) in Podcasts, Uncategorized

Today we continue our exploration of voice with vocal expert Tim Noonan from Vocal Branding Australia. In this show we get practical with host of the Sci Fi Diner Scott Hertzog, who willingly spent some time with us to be critiqued by Tim.

We also answer your questions on the show, so if you have something you’d like to know about then drop us a comment on the blog, or send an email to podcastersemporium@gmail.com and we will be happy to cover your question in a future show.

Thanks to everyone who contribued to the blog and sent us audio comments since the last show, we love getting your questions, feedback and thoughts on how to podcast better.

Tim Noonan has prepared a full set of show notes that you’ll find on the Vocal Branding Australia website.

Here’s what we mentioned in today’s show:

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We’d love for you to play our 30 second Podcasters’ Emporium bumper in your show.  Let us know when you do, so we can mention you and your podcast on Podcasters’ Emporium

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Be a Part of the Podcasters’ Emporium Community!

  • Please send us your feedback via Email
  • Follow the hosts on twittter: Follow James and Dave
  • Leave a comment here on the blog
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  • Send us Audio Feedback by email recorded at: 128kps at 44.100 khz

Podcasters’ Emporium is produced in conjunction with the Lifestyle PodNetwork. You’ll find more great podcasts like this one at LifestylePodNetwork.com.  If you’d like to join the Lifestyle PodNetwork please contact us at talent@lifestylepodnetwork.com

Podcasters Emporium #021 :: Working with Voice featuring Tim Noonan :: February13, 2010

Posted on 13. Feb, 2010 by lifestylepodnetwork@gmail.com in Podcasting, Podcasts

In today's show we continue looking at practical ways you can improve your voice, and getting the best from it in your podcast. Today we work with a Podcasters' Emporium listener and host of The Sci Fi Diner pocast - Scott Hertzog. Tim Noonan is from Visionary Communications at www.visionarycommunications.com.au

Lifestyle Chill #20

Posted on 06. Feb, 2010 by lifestylepodnetwork@gmail.com (Lifestyle PodNetwork) in Lifestyle Chill, Podcasts

Hot on the heels of episode 19, here’s your next installment of Lifestyle Chill.  While you’re listening please take the time to write a review in iTunes and let people know what you think of the show.

Artists: contact me on MySpace and let me know about your tracks – if you’d like me to play them on the show.

I’m also on Twitter, so connect with me personally, and on the show twitter account (so you can stay in touch with show releases, when they happen).

Here’s what we played on today’s show.

1) The Hope Is Here (Freedom mix) by Moshang

2) Skylines by Karmacoda

3) Home by Love Spirals (a brand new track)

4) Samsara by Sine

5) In the Sunshine (Big Wheel remix) by Sunburn in Cyprus

6) Love is a Mantra by Astronauts of Antiquity

7) Phat Ambience by Groove Generator

8) Waiting (Sea of Tranquility Remix) by Rhian Sheehan

9) Bird of Paradise by Nmarie

10) Close Connection by Sambodhi Prem

11) Sunshine Briefly by All India Radio

12) Superspectral by Tao of Groove

13) Mulatica Mia (Cuba remix) by Tao of Groove

Lifestyle Chill #19

Posted on 30. Jan, 2010 by lifestylepodnetwork@gmail.com (Lifestyle PodNetwork) in Lifestyle Chill, Podcasts, Uncategorized

Welcome back for the first episode of Lifestyle Chill for 2010 – and in this episode I have the long overdue announcement of the Under competition winners. These winners each win a copy of the More Pleasant Gray album from Under.

Thanks for all the people who wrote to me over the break with their well wishes, and enquring about the show – the absence was because I started a new role, and needed to focus some attention to that task. I’m pleased to say though that Lifestyle Chill will continue on a more regular basis in 2010.

We’ve got over 50 minutes of music on today’s show, so it’s time to sit back relax and enjoy.

Please write a review on iTunes if you like the Lifestyle Chill podcast.

 

Here are some other shows you may enjoy, on the Lifestyle PodNetwork:

 

DevaSonic Vol. 1: Buddha Beats EPDeva Premal
“Gate Gate” (mp3)
from “DevaSonic Vol. 1: Buddha Beats EP”
(White Swan Records)

Buy at Napster
Buy at Rhapsody
Stream from Rhapsody
Buy at Amazon MP3
More On This Album

Grammy NominatedKitaro
“Spirit Of The West Lake” (mp3)
from “Grammy Nominated”
(Domo Records)

Buy at iTunes Music Store
More On This Album

Hollywood Boulevard CaféJoan Jackson
“No More” (mp3)
from “Hollywood Boulevard Cafe”
(Billo Music)

Buy at iTunes Music Store
Buy at Napster
More On This Album

Hollywood Boulevard CaféSteve Mackay
“Private Sky” (mp3)
from “Hollywood Boulevard Cafe”
(Billo Music)

Buy at iTunes Music Store
Buy at Napster
More On This Album

Late - Night Party Vol. 4Elysium Mind
“Lay It Down” (mp3)
from “Late – Night Party Vol. 4″
(Billo Music)

Buy at iTunes Music Store
Buy at eMusic
Buy at Napster
Buy at Rhapsody
Stream from Rhapsody
Buy at Amazon MP3
Buy at appliedSB (Groupietunes)
Buy at mTraks
More On This Album

Late-Night Party Vol. 10Chris Wilson
“Do You Want It” (mp3)
from “Late-Night Party Vol. 10″
(Billo Music)

Buy at iTunes Music Store
Buy at eMusic
Buy at Napster
Buy at Rhapsody
Stream from Rhapsody
Buy at Amazon MP3
Buy at appliedSB (Groupietunes)
Buy at mTraks
More On This Album

Chill House In ParisBarclay Saylor
“First Day” (mp3)
from “Chill House In Paris”
(Billo Music)

Buy at iTunes Music Store
Buy at eMusic
Buy at Napster
Buy at Rhapsody
Stream from Rhapsody
Buy at Puretracks
Buy at Amazon MP3
Buy at appliedSB (Groupietunes)
Buy at mTraks
More On This Album

MuseumZircaplanet
“Evening” (mp3)
from “Museum”
(OPTICAL)

Buy at iTunes Music Store
Buy at Rhapsody
Buy at Napster
Stream from Rhapsody
Buy at Amazon MP3
More On This Album

Below Zero - Minus 1Under
“Under” (mp3)
from “Below Zero – Minus 1″
(Below Zero LLC)

Buy at iTunes Music Store
Buy at Rhapsody
Buy at Napster
Stream from Rhapsody
Buy at Puretracks
Buy at Amazon MP3
Buy at appliedSB (Groupietunes)
Buy at mTraks
More On This Album

ElixirKaya Project
“65 Percent” (mp3)
from “Elixir”
(Interchill Records)

Buy at iTunes Music Store
Buy at eMusic
Buy at Rhapsody
Buy at Napster
Stream from Rhapsody
Buy at Amazon MP3
Buy at appliedSB (Groupietunes)
Buy at mTraks
More On This Album

Episode 20: Promoting Your Podcast Part 2

Posted on 08. Nov, 2009 by lifestylepodnetwork@gmail.com (Lifestyle PodNetwork) in Marketing, Podcasting, Podcasts

Pimping your podcastToday’s show continues on last week’s theme where we started to talk about the things you need to know to promote your podcast successfully.  We’ve got a whole heap more thoughts in this episode, plus your comments and some listener audio as well. This is a participatory show, so perhaps there are some things we haven’t mentioned, a promotional tip or technique you use on your show.  This is where we want you to contribute to the community and share your thoughts, hints and tips with us on the blog, or by email to podcastersemporium@gmail.com.

We also answer your questions on the show, so if you have something you’d like to know about then drop us a comment on the blog, or send an email to podcastersemporium@gmail.com and we will be happy to cover your question in a future show.

Thanks to everyone who contribued to the blog and sent us audio comments since the last show, we love getting your questions, feedback and thoughts on how to podcast better.

Here’s what we mentioned in today’s show:

Does paid advertising work?

  • Google adwords
  • Consider your audience – will they see or read and most importantly respond to an ad?
  • Banner ads
  • 150×150 spots on relevant blogs

Plugging your show

  • comments
  • twitter
  • guest spots
  • become a subject matter expert
  • actively seek out opportunities
  • Know your audience
  • Email Signature

Guerilla Marketing

  • Does it work?
  • How do you know it works?
  • Working with metrics
  • Where did you hear about us
  • Making a flyer
  • Cafe’ Press merchandise
  • Marketing Stunts 
  • Considering the legal implications of your actions

Community Promotion

  • Ask your audience to tweet they are listening with link
  • Ssocial Sharing tools e.g. StumbleUpon etc. 
  • Word of mouth
  • Use Caution with “walled gardens” like Facebook
  • Don’t waste too much energy

Be an an active member in your own community

  • Respond to comments
  • Post in forums
  • Respond to emails
  • Play voicemails
    tweet

Services we mentioned in today’s show:

Podcasts we mentioned in today’s show:

 

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We’d love for you to play our 30 second Podcasters’ Emporium bumper in your show.  Let us know when you do, so we can mention you and your podcast on Podcasters’ Emporium

Download (mp3)

Podcasters Emporium #020 :: Promoting Your Podcast Part 2 :: November 8, 2009

Posted on 08. Nov, 2009 by lifestylepodnetwork@gmail.com in Podcasts

Today's show continues on last week's theme where we started to talk about the things you need to know to promote your podcast successfully. We've got a whole heap more thoughts in this episode, plus your comments and some listener audio as well. This is a participatory show, so perhaps there are some things we haven't mentioned, a promotional tip or technique you use on your show.

Episode 19: Promoting your Podcast

Posted on 05. Oct, 2009 by lifestylepodnetwork@gmail.com (Lifestyle PodNetwork) in Podcasting, Podcasts, Wordpress

Podcasters' Emporium Episode 19 - Promoting Your PodcastToday’s show covers the things you need to know to promote your podcast successfully.  This is one of a multipart series where we look at tips and techniques for podcast promotion, starting from getting your website right, through SEO and creating a promo that other people can play on their shows for you.  Tap into James and Dave’s experience in podcasting to learn how you can get your podcast in front of a wider audience.

This is a participatory show, so perhaps there are some things we haven’t mentioned, a promotional tip or technique you use on your show.  This is where we want you to contribute to the community and share your thoughts, hints and tips with us on the blog, or by email to podcastersemporium@gmail.com.

We also answer your questions on the show, so if you have something you’d like to know about then drop us a comment on the blog, or send an email to podcastersemporium@gmail.com and we will be happy to cover your question in a future show.

 

Here’s what we mentioned in today’s show:

Make your website or blog a vehicle to promote your show

  • Blogs (e.g. Wordpress, Blogger, Typepad etc.)
  • Forums
  • Website

Make sure your website has the following things right:

  • It should be searchable by applying basic SEO techniques
    • Website and Post Titles
    • Website Keywords and Post Tags
    • Each podcast episode should have a unique name
    • Tag each of your posts with appropriate keywords
  • We provide a list of Wordpress plugins to help you with this
    • Auto Tags (plugin),
    • Socialize this (plugin)
    • All in one SEO pack (plugin), Consider wpSEO $24.95 but excellent
    • Akismet (plugin),
    • Google XML sitemaps (plugin),
    • Google Analytics for Wordpress (plugin),
    • Redirection (plugin)
  • Make sure you’ve got a podcast episode player – BigContact.com is a good source
  • Make your feeds accessible and compliant
  • Consider quick links to Zune and iTunes

Creating Audio Promos

  • technical specs
  • what you should include
    • What your about
    • Why they need to listen
    • Call to action
    • Where to find it
  • Passive promos vs. an ad
    • passive promos give you a great opporunity to plug your show. e.g. audio feedback on other podcaster’s shows
  • what you should avoid
  • who is the audience?
  • formats, production quality, length (consider multiple lengths)
  • self-assessing the rating –  no point pitching an R rated on a family podcast (2schooners example – create an R rated promo AND a G rated one)
  • even if you have a video podcast, consider audio, and vice versa
  • Collaborate with other podcasters that have done it before
  • Use your audience
  • Voice talent – the good the bad and the ugly
  • There are some repositories and promo exchange services

Submitting audio promos

  • sharing your promos
  • the etiquette of promo playing
  • Format – bit rate and sample rate to suit the podcaster your giving it to
  • Assumed agreements – are you aware of any?
  • Linking and playing nice in your show notes

 Getting your show listed in iTunes

  • iTunes tips and tricks
  • things to know

 Submitting your site to podcast directories

  • Is the day of the directory dead?

 

Services we mentioned in today’s show:

  • BigContact.com - free podcast players for your website
  • WordPress.com – Free WordPress hosted blog, but less extensible than the version you host yourself.
  • WordPress.org -  (site where you can download your own copy of WordPress).  Blue Host support WordPress and provide free automatic installers from their control panel.

 
Free Wordpress Plugins that James recommends:

  • Auto Tags – this plugin uses Yahoo and tagthe.net to find relevant plugins for your blog post. Great if you forget to tag your posts.
  • Socialize this – An easy to use wordpress plugin that alls you to generate Social Icons to spread your blog posts and podcast episodes.
  • All In One SEO – Creates unique TITLES, DESCRIPTIONS, KEYWORDS for your blog and post pages as well as managing duplicate content.
  • Akismet – this plugin comes with Wordpress, but you need to get an activation code by creating a free account at Wordpress.com. Check the plugin for instructions. This will save you a lot of SPAM heartache.
  • Google XML Sitemaps - this plugin creates a Google sitemaps compliant XML-sitemap of your Wordpress blog. Your sitemap is updated automatically everytime you post to your blog.
  • Google Anaytics for Wordpress – this plugin automatically tracks and segments your outbound links from within your blog. It allows you to see where your visitors are coming from, going to and how long they stay on your site. This plugin requires a free Google Analytics account.
  • Redirection – this plugin is perfect if you’re changing from another blog or website.  It allows you to put in old URLS and map them to a new location on your new website.  This is perfect to make sure that people can still reach your website from old search engine results or web links from other sites.

 

Paid Wordpress Plugins that Dave recommends:

 

Podcasts we mentioned in today’s show:

 
Be a Part of the Podcasters’ Emporium Community!

  • Please send us your feedback via Email
  • Follow the hosts on twittter: Follow James and Dave
  • Leave a comment here on the blog
  • Follow show on Twitter (news and new shows only) Send us a Direct Message when you add us to twitter and let us know that you listen to the show.
  • Send us Audio Feedback by email recorded at: 128kps at 44.100 khz

 

Podcasters’ Emporium is produced in conjunction with the Lifestyle PodNetwork. You’ll find more great podcasts like this one at LifestylePodNetwork.com.

If you’re a podcaster who would like to join the Lifestyle PodNetwork you’ll find more information on our website.

Podcasters Emporium #019 :: Promoting Your Podcast :: October 5, 2009

Posted on 05. Oct, 2009 by lifestylepodnetwork@gmail.com in Podcasts

Today's show covers the things you need to know to promote your podcast successfully. This is one of a multipart series where we look at tips and techniques for podcast promotion, starting from getting your website right, through SEO and creating a promo that other people can play on their shows for you. Tap into James and Dave's experience in podcasting to learn how you can get your podcast in front of a wider audience.

Episode 18: Legally Unblonde

Posted on 27. Sep, 2009 by lifestylepodnetwork@gmail.com (Lifestyle PodNetwork) in Podcasting, Podcasts

Podcasters Emporium 18 Legally UnblondeIf you are a podcaster or a blogger, this is a show you do not want to miss.  We speak to Los Angeles based attorney Gordon Firemark about all things copyright and specifically how copyright affects you, as a podcaster and blogger.

Gordon shares his expertise free of charge with us, to explain how we can avoid some potentially curly situations with our podcast, and the content we put in it.

So now you’ll have a better idea about the steps you need to take to protect yourself against infringing other people’s copyright in your shows.

We also answer your questions on the show, so if you have something you’d like to know about then drop us a comment on the blog, or send an email to podcastersemporium@gmail.com and we will be happy to cover your question in a future show.

About Gordon P Firemark

Gordon Firemark is an attorney whose practice is devoted to the representation of artists, writers, producers and directors in the fields of theater, film, television,and music.

Gordon Firemark is an attorney whose practice is devoted to the representation of artists, writers, producers and directors in the fields of theater, film, television,and music. He is also the publisher of Entertainment Law Update., a newsletter for artists and professionals in the entertainment industries. His practice also covers intellectual property, cyberspace, new media and business/corporate matters for clients in the entertainment industry

Mr. Firemark serves on the Boards of Governors of The Los Angeles Stage Alliance , (the organization responsible for the annual Ovation Awards for excellence in Theater) and The Academy for New Musical Theatre. In the past he has served on the Board of Governors of the Beverly Hills Bar Association , where he served as liason to the Association’s Entertainment Law Section (of which he is a former chairman).

Mr. Firemark holds a B.A. in Radio, Television and Film from the University of Oregon, and earned his law degree at Southwestern University School of Law. Before opening The Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark, Mr. Firemark was a partner with the Business Affairs Group, a boutique entertainment law firm in Los Angeles. He has also worked in the legal and business affairs departments at Hanna Barbera Productions and the MGM/UA Worldwide Television Group, and started his legal career as an associate at Neville L. Johnson & Associates, a West L.A.firm specializing in entertainment litigation.

Gordon is an alumnus of the Commercial Theatre Institute, and  is also  an accomplished producer of stage plays and musicals.  He serves as CEO of Fierce Theatricals , which produces small cast musicals, cabaret shows and regional tours. He has been involved with the entertainment industry in one way or another since his youth as a sound, lighting, and special effects technician in the theatre. Prior to becoming an attorney, he worked in the television industry, producing and directing live sports telecasts, public affairs programming commercial announcements, documentaries, and industrial videos.

Mr. Firemark teaches Business Law at Loyola Marymount University, and has offered courses in Theater Law at Cypress College, and Entrepreneurial Studies at California Institute of the Arts. Mr. Firemark has served as a moderator and featured panelist at seminars sponsored by the Beverly Hills Bar Association, California Lawyers for the Arts,Theatre LA, and the Oregon Artist’s Rights Coalition. Hehas also been a guest lecturer at Southwestern University School of Law, Loyola Law School, California Western School of law, UC Irvine, and California State University, Northridge.

You can follow Gordon on Twitter @gfiremark

You will find Gordon’s podcast Entertainment Law Update at: http://entertainmentlawupdate.com/

Source: firemark.com

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Services we mentioned in today’s show


Software we mentioned in today’s show:

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Be a Part of the Podcasters’ Emporium Community!

  • Please send us your feedback via Email
  • Follow the hosts on twittter: Follow James and Dave
  • Leave a comment here on the blog
  • Follow show on Twitter (news and new shows only) Send us a Direct Message when you add us to twitter and let us know that you listen to the show.
  • Send us Audio Feedback by email recorded at: 128kps at 44.100 khz

Podcasters’ Emporium is produced in conjunction with the Lifestyle PodNetwork. You’ll find more great podcasts like this one at LifestylePodNetwork.com.

If you’re a podcaster who would like to join the Lifestyle PodNetwork you’ll find more information on our website.

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