Podcast Morons #8

 

News

 

-Richard Vobes becomes the first true iron man of podcasting by hitting the 500 show mark.  The true amazing part is he’s been recording a new show every single day since he started in September 2004.

 

-Podtrac has tallied results for over 55,000 people who listen to podcasts.  Of those 55,000 people, 56% listen to a podcast on their computer.  For podcasters, that’s a complete 180 degree difference on how we think our audience listens to the show.

 

-Podshow is adding a very big player in podcasting to their ranks, The Radio Adventures of Dr. Floyd.  This kid friendly show is heard worldwide and has a huge audience.  It’s an interesting move for Podshow considering many of their headline shows are adult oriented.

 

Recapping on Podtrac story

With Podtrac reporting that users aren’t accessing our content they way we assume they are accessing it, making your content available in every way you can imagine.  Make sure your website makes a flash player available to your audience along with other ways to listen such as direct download, download to cell phones and links to services like Odeo and Yahoo Podcasts.

 

5 tips to get your wife to podcast or at the very least understand the addiction….

 

1. Encourage your spouse to listen to the show and other shows.  Your spouse knows the time that podcasting has taken from your life and they are well aware of the money too, but what they may not know is the final product so let them hear it.

 

2. Encourage your spouse to provide feedback on how to improve the show.  It’s hard to care about something when you aren’t involved.  Getting them involved in the process slowly helps them understand what you’re doing and might get them hooked.

 

3. If your spouse is open to it, have them contribute directly to your show by making a short appearance or make a segment just for them.  The direct participation in your show helps them experience the preparation you make for the show.

 

4. If your spouse joins you on the show, make sure the encourage feedback from your audience.  If you think you enjoy positive feedback, imagine what it’s like for someone who was skeptical to begin with.  The same goes for your feedback, be encouraging

 

5. If all else fails, pull out the booze.  Jack and Coke’s make for wonderful podcasting juice.  Just make sure they don’t open up too much on the mic and end up telling the world about your obsession with wearing daisy dukes.