(Click Here) for the podcast version of this article You have to know and you have to understand that the closing to your podcast is also an important part of your production. Some of your listeners will get to the end of your podcast and be ready to move on. If you work the transition [READ MORE]
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Now we come to the main body of your audio podcast. I can’t really tell you too much about the body of your podcast. It is up to you, your subject matter and the format you decide to use with your podcasting idea. What I can tell you is that there are several ways in which you can present it.
The choice is naturally, up to you in how you want to present your information or interviews. I personally like a couple of ways. One is without a music floor and one is with. For those of you that are totally new to some of this, I offer this short explanation as my interpretation of a ‘music floor’.
A ‘music floor’ is some kind of music, usually instrumental, playing beneath your talking or reading of your scripted material. My musical choices are very likely going to be different than yours. Some of you really like to “rock out” and some of you are really into that “head bangin” stuff. Those are fine if that is your taste and choice. Others will choose “heavy metal” while still others will choose some more laid back types such as “easy listening”, “jazz” or even “classical.”
Any of these are reasonable choices because it doesn’t really matter that much what type you choose, but there are a few things to consider while you make your choices in types or styles.
One of the most important things to consider is to make completely sure that the music you choose is not overpowering what you say and the second most important is right there with it. Continue reading »
Some Things To Think About and Do For Your Podcast Opening(Click Here) for the podcast version of this article I can’t tell you how important it is to remember that everything you do in your podcasting adventure does not have to sound like every other radio or TV show you’ve ever heard. It doesn’t have to have that relentless radio sound and it doesn’t have [READ MORE] |
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Getting Started With Your Podcast Productions(Click Here) for the podcast version of this article Okay, I know you’ve noticed some differences in my podcasts of the articles lately. I’ve been trying a few different things over the last several weeks. Most of what I have done is for demonstration purposes and helping you see what you can do as a [READ MORE] |
Failure Is Not An Option Unless You Make It One(Click Here) for the podcast version of this article Okay, I think I’m actually leaving the forest behind me for now, at least for the moment, while we move on to the actual preparation for a podcast. I think we’ve spent enough time in discussion and it is time to consider action. In other words, [READ MORE] |
Can’t see the forest for the trees . . .(Click Here) for the podcast version of this article I can’t tell you why I’m so hung up with this forest stuff at the present. I guess the images in my mind just fit for the moment. Every once-in-a-while, it seems I just have to spout off a little and make my position known and, [READ MORE] |
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Beginner Podcaster — What Path Will You Take From Here?(Click Here) for the podcast version of this article Okay, so you’re a beginner podcaster and you are ready to get started. That is a great thing and there is absolutely no reason why you shouldn’t. There are so many different types of podcasts that you can choose from and … since it is your [READ MORE] |
“Good as any and better than many . . .”(Click Here) for the podcast version of this article It was several years ago when I used to race stock cars on Saturday night at the local track in the area where I still live. Now, I have to admit, it was quite a while ago, but, I still remember it as though it was [READ MORE] |
What To Do In Case Of Being Uninspired…(Click Here) for the podcast version of this article It happens to us all at some time or other. You just flat run out of things to talk about with your podcast, or, at least you think you do. You struggle and strain your brain, trying to come up with something worth talking about, but [READ MORE] |
You Can Do This(Click Here) for the podcast version of this article I’m sure you already realize this, but, podcasting can really be a lot of fun. If it isn’t going to be fun, then you might as well hang it up right now, before you get started. If it becomes a drugery to you, you won’t make [READ MORE] |
To Get Started Right … The Choice Is Up To You(Click Here) for the podcast version of this article Life is full of choices and entering into the podcasting life is no different. Have you really thought about who you want to reach and what you want to accomplish with your podcasts? There is nothing wrong with beginning with a single idea and trying it [READ MORE] |
When It Comes To Podcast Quality, Equipment CAN Make It Happen(Click Here) for the podcast version of this article You’ve probably already noticed, but there is something different about the podcasts I do now. But, before I talk too much about that, I’d like to talk about another difference in what I am now doing and that is, the direction I want to take as [READ MORE] |