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Podcasting Your Way Out of $100k+ in Student Loan Debt (It's The Bearded Man | Bobby Hobert)

Bobby Hobert (@bobbbaaaay) aka The Bearded Man is 26 years young from Chicopee, Massachusetts now living in Los Angeles, CA. After graduating college from Bentley University of May 2016, “Bobbbaaaay” was unsure of what he wanted to do next. He launched and hosted “Purpose in the Youth Podcast" where he began documenting the stories of passionate people. 

What We Discuss:

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:43 The story of the crying woman in the cab
• 04:27 Being an extrovert and driving Uber
• 05:47 Podcaster by day, Uber driver by night
• 08:21 Why start It’s The Bearded Man podcast?
• 13:46 What causes a burnout and how to overcome it
• 17:00 A success story always has a burnout phase
• 19:10 What’s the difference between stress and burnout?
• 20:13 Hold yourself accountable to consistently show up
• 23:47 Selecting a topic for Solo episodes
• 25:53 When a topic resonates with the audience
• 29:15 What does it look like behind the scenes?
• 31:24 Promoting the show
• 36:18 Getting the audience more involved in the podcast
• 37:29 Outsourcing would create more space and time
• 40:45 Who’s your moonshot guest?
• 45:59 Look for Bobby online!  

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In this episode of the Record Edit Podcast, Bobby shares his journey in the podcasting industry, how he juggled between being an Uber driver and podcasting, retiring from Purpose in the Youth and starting a new podcast, and his process when booking guests and selecting solo topics. 

Episode Resources:

• Bobby Hobert is on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube
• It’s The Bearded Man podcast

How to Repurpose Podcast Clips into 171k+ TikTok Followers (Stefanie Maegan | Broke Girl Therapy)

Stefanie Maegan (@stefaniemaegan), host Broke Girl Therapy, is a 30 something year old serial dater who has trouble looking for love in Los Angeles. She documents every experience as her form of therapy to help her separate the difference between relationships and situation-ships. 

What We Discuss:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:56 Craziest dating story shared on the podcast
• 01:56 Why join the podcasting industry?
• 03:14 Joined Pod People as a producer
• 04:56 Don’t hesitate to reach out to other shows
• 06:12 Podcast growth on social media
• 09:27 Driving TikTok traffic as podcast listeners
• 13:10 Repurposing old clips
• 14:03 Prep process for Broke Girl Therapy
• 16:59 Entertaining questions from listeners
• 18:54 Recording an episode
• 20:46 Show editing process
• 24:22 What works for you, there’s no textbook guide
• 25:47 Producing shows for Pod People

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In this episode of the Record Edit Podcast, Stefanie talks about how she continuously learns the ins and outs of podcasting, how she started with no experience up to gaining recognition for what she does, figuring out TikTok and YouTube algorithms, and helping people find jobs through the shows she produces.  

Episode Resources:

• Stefanie Maegan is on Instagram and Twitter 
• Broke Girl Therapy is on Instagram and YouTube
• Pod People Podcast

Debunking Podcast Growth Myths & Why Most Podcasts Fail (Record Edit Roundtable)

Record Edit Podcast Founder, Bradley Denham (@bradleydenham), Dustin Knouse (@dustinknouse), VP of Creative, and Brendan Woolwine (@brendan_woolwine), the Head Editor, tackle the most commonly asked podcasting questions in our very first Roundtable discussion. 

What We Discuss:

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:08 Can you make money with your podcast?
• 04:44 Why do some podcasts have seasons?
• 06:14 Build that habit in your listeners
• 08:24 What is the ideal podcast length?
• 10:40 The format that keeps listeners engaged
• 12:25 The next big thing in podcasts is talking back
• 15:04 What’s the best podcast microphone to use?
• 18:58 Transcripts don't help you with Google and SEO
• 22:40 Spend time on your headlines
• 24:13 Structuring your podcast episode
• 27:32 Incorporate an opposing view in your show
• 28:39 Why do most podcasts fail?
• 31:15 You should be having fun when you record your shows
• 34:05 The key to creativity is restraint
• 35:12 Should my show be on YouTube?
• 38:58 Discoverability remains the biggest podcast roadblock
• 40:49 Soak up on the watch time on YouTube
• 41:50 Long-form and short-form audiences are too different
• 44:12 Solo-based versus interview-based show

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Some of the interesting questions answered include what’s the best podcasting format and structure that will keep listeners engaged, the ideal show length and the best mic to use, how transcripts are a thing of the past, and YouTube’s latest algorithm for short-form and long-form content.

Episode Resources:

• Record Edit Podcast

Why Your Podcast is the Ultimate Networking Hack & How to Thrive in the Creator Economy (Tom Boyd | Creators Are Brands)

Tom Boyd (@bonusfootage) is the man behind Creators Are Brands, the show that explores how storytellers are building brands online. He remains fascinated by how individuals are building  brands around their individualities.

What We Discuss:

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:37 What is the creator economy?
• 06:16 To get into content, start your own podcast
• 11:02 Start something with the end in mind
• 14:46 Best social media content strategies
• 21:11 Podcasts tell you stories from successful people
• 26:19 Finding and selecting guests
• 31:22 Build relationships that  supports your goals
• 35:32 Production process
• 38:06 Scripting questions for the interview
• 41:37 Promoting the show
• 44:02 Podcast episodes are getting shorter
• 45:36 Mistakes some podcasters make
• 47:40 The companion show podcast
• 50:14 Be clear about who you target audience is
• 55:49 Podcasters need to build an email list
• 57:31 Why Will Smith?
• 01:01:00 The only true failure is the failure to start

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In this episode of the Record Edit Podcast, Tom talks about content marketing and leveraging your podcast. From deciding who your target audience is, the type of content you want to put out to selecting guests, building real relationships and connections within your community, and the importance of having an email list.   

Episode Resources:

• Tom Boyd is on Instagram and Twitter
• 27 Tips from TikTok Experts (Video Lesson)

Google Podcast Blocks Shows with Underage Guests, SiriusXM and Audio Up to Produce Original Content

Google Podcast blocks shows having underaged guests by removing their content from the platform. 

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What We Discuss in today’s news:

• 00:00 Introduction
• 00:34 The Last Podcast on the Left ends exclusivity contract
• 00:58 Apple’s podcast app continues to fail
• 01:27 Anchor offers more options to monetize shows
• 01:55 SiriusXM partners with Audio Up
• 02:30 Audioboom introduces Audioboom Studios
• 02:57 Google Podcast being vigilant to underage guests 
• 03:15 Podcast virtual events this week

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In this episode of the Record Edit Podcast, Dustin Knouse brings us some of the latest news in the podcasting industry - Last Podcast on the Left ditches exclusivity deal with Spotify, partnerships to develop and produce original scripted podcast content, and Google Podcast going strict on shows having underage guests. 

Virtual Events:

Here are some virtual podcast events you should check out this week:

• Saturday October 16 is  Think Like an Editor with Jen Chien
• Saturday is also the Latin Podcast awards
• Tuesday October 19 Advanced Workshop: Advanced Audio Editing
• Wednesday October 20 Apple Podcasts Connect with Dave Jackson
• Thursday October 21 is How to turn your podcast into a product your listeners will pay for

Episode Resources:

• SiriusXM Signs The Last Podcast on the Left, Award-Winning Comedy Horror Podcast
• US podcast app downloads and audiences: Sep 2021
• Taking Podcast Advertising To The Next Level
• SiriusXM and Podcast Studio Audio Up Partner for Creative, Strategic Alliance
• AUDIOBOOM EXPANDS LEADERSHIP TEAM TO SUPPORT AUDIOBOOM STUDIOS LAUNCH