Podcasters Emporium

Episode 22: Podcasting with Skype

lifestylepodnetwork@gmail.com (Lifestyle PodNetwork) — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:31:34 +0000

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:

Our new Podcasters’ Emporium 30 second bumper

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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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

lifestylepodnetwork@gmail.com (Lifestyle PodNetwork) — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 03:12:10 +0000

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:

Our new Podcasters’ Emporium 30 second bumper

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
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Send us Audio Feedback by email recorded at: 128kps at 44.100 khz

Episode 20: Promoting Your Podcast Part 2

lifestylepodnetwork@gmail.com (Lifestyle PodNetwork) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:20:15 +0000

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. 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.

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:

You can get Pre-cleared sources of podsafe music for your podcast from Mevio Music Alley and Ioda Promonet.
Cafepress for Merchandise and our 2Schooners show store.
Moo Cards (US), Moo Cards (non-US)
Stumble Upon (please stumble this show)

Podcasts we mentioned in today’s show:

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Episode 19: Promoting your Podcast

lifestylepodnetwork@gmail.com (Lifestyle PodNetwork) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 03:04:19 +0000

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.

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.

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:

wpSEO ($24.95)

Podcasts we mentioned in today’s show:

Be a Part of the Podcasters’ Emporium Community!

Please send us your feedback via Email
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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’re a podcaster who would like to join the Lifestyle PodNetwork you’ll find more information on our website.

Episode 18: Legally Unblonde

lifestylepodnetwork@gmail.com (Lifestyle PodNetwork) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 06:12:24 +0000

If 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.

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. 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

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

Services we mentioned in today’s show

Blubrry Powerpress podcasting plugin for WordPress

Software we mentioned in today’s show:

Sony Sound Forge Audio Studio (30 day trial)
Sony ACID Music Studio (30 day trial)
NCH Wavepad (30 day trial)
Audacity (free)
Apple iTunes (free)

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.

Episode 17: Feeding your audience

lifestylepodnetwork@gmail.com (Lifestyle PodNetwork) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:21:58 +0000

This show we delve into podcast feeds (or RSS feeds for podcasts). We go under the bonnet to understand exactly what feeds are, how they are constructed and give you tips and tricks along the way to help you get the most out of your podcast feed. We also look at the differences between creating a feed yourself and using services like WordPress plug-ins that do it all for you automatically. We also look at the tricky black-magic of subscriber statistics and examine some tools you can use to find out how many people are subscribed and listening to your show.

In this show we answer your listener questions as well. If you have specific questions you have from this show or any of our others, then leave a comment on our blog at podcastersemporium.com or send an email to podcastersemporium@gmail.com and we will be happy to cover your question in a future show.

This episode of Podcasters’ Emporium was inspired by listener feedback from Joey Smith from Atlanta, GA in the United States – thanks as always for your feedback and suggestions.

ATTENTION SYDNEY PODCASTERS – WE ARE MEETING UP 10 JULY

If you are in or around Sydney, Australia this weekend 10 July 2009, we are having a Podcasters’ Emporium meetup at the Bavarian Bier Cafe at the Entertainment Quarter. For full details, check out this Upcoming.org invitation and put your name down on the list if you plan to join us. We’d love to see you there. On the night we will be discussing whether you’d like to have a separate Podcasters’ meetup with Dave Gray and James Williams on Sunday 12 July. So if you’re interested definitely join us!

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

Apple’s Podcasting Tech Specs

Services we mentioned in today’s show

Software we mentioned in today’s show:

RSS Builder (free)
MP3Tag English (free), MP3Tag Deutsch (free)
AudioShell (free) XP Only
Apple iTunes (free)

Podcasts we mentioned in today’s show:

Focus on Community Members

@herne – Our Friendly Community Stalker!
@marionvermazen – Marion Vermazen
@gfiremark – Gordon Firemark
@nebben – Ben’s Tech Show

Be a Part of the Podcasters’ Emporium Community!

Please send us your feedback via Email
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Leave a comment here on the blog
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Send us Audio Feedback by email recorded at: 128kps at 44.100 khz

Episode 16: Serving You Hosting Options

lifestylepodnetwork@gmail.com (Lifestyle PodNetwork) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 09:46:00 +0000

This show we examine the different types of hosting options that are available for podcasters. We look at service based options, podcast-specific hosting options and even the pros and cons of getting your own virtual server space.

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

Sound Devices, Distributor of the MicPort Pro
Rode Procaster
Podcast Audience up 22% on last year

HOSTING OPTIONS

Web Services
Podcast-tailored Hosting
- Libsyn
- PodBean
Network-based Hosting
Do It Yourself Hosting

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR MICPORT PRO WINNER!

The winner of the MicPort Pro competition is Sally Lakeman from Western Australia. She wins a MicPort Pro XLR to USB mic converter courtesy of our friends at Sound Devices.

Visit this post for more about the MicPort Pro, you can also visit the Sound Devices website at http://www.sounddevices.com.au.

You can get free shipping within Australia on the Mic Port pro by entering the promotion code PODNET into the contact number field when placing your order online.

How can You 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

Episode 15: Working with Voice

lifestylepodnetwork@gmail.com (Lifestyle PodNetwork) — Sun, 03 May 2009 03:52:00 +0000

In today’s show we start looking at Voice and how to use it to get the best results in your podcast. Today’s show explores the hosts of the show Dave Gray and James Williams from a vocal perspective, and Tim Noonan from Visionary Communications shares his thoughts on getting used to your voice, and using the voice to improve your relationship with your listneners.

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Your last chance to win a MicPort Pro from Sound Devices.

We also feature a competition this month where you can with a MicPort Pro XLR to USB mic converter courtesy of our friends at Sound Devices. You’ll find more information about the MicPort Pro in the blog post at podcastersemporium.com

Visit this post for details on how to enter the competition. Closes May 15, 2009

For more information about the MicPort Pro you can also visit the Sound Devices website at http://www.sounddevices.com.au. You can get free shipping within Australia on the Mic Port pro by entering the promotion code PODNET into the contact number field when placing your order online.

How can You 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

About Tim Noonan
“Inspiring, insightful, entertaining and charming…” Tim Noonan breathes life and joy into his conference keynotes and after-dinner presentations. He will take you on an enchanting journey of rediscovery into the power and mystery inherent in your own voice, and the voices around you. Every single voice tells its own unique and elaborate story, if only you know how to listen for it.

Tim Noonan is the creator of the ‘Vocology System’ principles and strategies which promote vocal understanding; foster expressive speaking and nurture insightful listening. Vocology arose from Tim’s lifelong study of the human voice. As a person blind from birth, Tim has learnt to listen for countless vocal cues that reveal so much more than the casual listener, and even the speaker, are aware of; and once enlightened, your way of speaking and listening can change forever.

An innovator in voice-based communication, Tim coaches individuals, speakers and voice artists in presentation skills and authentic vocal self-expression, as well as consulting to speakers and organisations to assist them develop natural and memorable vocal brands.

Tim also delivers an inspirational keynote titled ‘Seeing Things Differently’ and a technology access keynote titled ‘Creating Elegant and Accessible Websites’.

Tim has delivered presentations to organizations including Westpac, ING Bank, St.George Bank, The Australian Bankers’ Association, Optus, Telstra, The Australian Electoral Commission, Naked Communications, The Advertising Federation of Australia, Vision Australia and The Australian Tax Office.

Tim has a degree in Cognitive Psychology and Education, with a particular focus on how people process and comprehend spoken information. Over the last 20 years he has blended his interests in information, technology and speech, to bring printed and online information to life for people who are blind or print disabled, by transforming it into spoken word audio. Tim also works as an auditory user interface consultant, designing and enhancing automated telephone services and directing voice-over artists in the studio.

Tim’s formal studies also include a Diploma of Remedial Massage Therapy, a Certificate in Relaxation Hypnosis and studies in energetic and spiritual healing.

A widely acknowledged leader in two very distinct professional domains, for two decades, Tim has worked both as a disability-technologist, and as an auditory human factors specialist/designer. This has involved researching, designing, advocating and informing people about software, technology, disability topics and societal attitudes to disability.

Tim is a contributing author for three books, has been published in peer-reviewed international journals, as well as authoring and publishing a wide range of commissioned reports and white papers in the fields of voice, technology and disability.

A gifted communicator, educator and mediator, Tim is committed to maximising the clarity, sincerity and effectiveness of all communication, whether through his professional speaking presentations and workshops, his radio and TV appearances as a knowledge expert, or in his work designing technology in ways that make it more natural and intuitive for people to learn, use and understand.

For more information about Tim visit:

Visionary Communications or
TimNoonan.com.au

Episode 14: Taking A Stand

lifestylepodnetwork@gmail.com (Lifestyle PodNetwork) — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:49:00 +0000

In this show we look at an often overlooked area of podcaster kit – the microphone stand. There are many to choose from, from floor stands, to desk stands and booms all which have their individual qualities to consider. We look at the pros and cons of each, and when to use each.

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James’ studio setup
Dave’s studio setup

More about the MicPort Pro from Sound Devices

Sound Devices are giving away a MicPort Pro to a listener of the Podcasters’ Emporium this month. The MicPort pro is an excellent light-weight but sturdy adapter that converts your standard XLR microphone into one that can be connected to your computer via a USB port.

The MicPort Pro is made of aluminium, and supports 48 volt phantom power, and acts like a sound card, so it’s terrific for skype applications and recording directly into recording software on your computer, without a mixer.

One huge advantage of the MicPort Pro is that you can use the same microphones you use with your mixer, when you’re on the road, preserving your studio quality sound for your listeners. It’s a great piece of kit at a very reasonable price. The MicPort Pro retails in Australia for $270, and currently Sound Devices are offering the MicPort Pro for $239 on their website.

As an additional offer Sound Devices are offering free shipping on the MicPort Pro to listeners of the Podcasters’ Emporium podcast until 30 June 2009. Simply add the coupon code “PODNET” next to your Contact Phone details for FREE freight in Australia on the MicPort Pro Value of your Shopping Cart.

Watch for a special Video episode of Podcasters’ Emporium where we cover the Mic Port pro, so you can hear the quality of this device, and we show you how easy it is to use.

Episode 13: Show Planning, Collaboration and Preparation

lifestylepodnetwork@gmail.com (Lifestyle PodNetwork) — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:14:00 +0000

This show digs down into the detail of how to plan a show that has the key qualities that will keep your listeners, listening. We point out the things you need to consider when planning a show, we look at the role of hosts and co-hosts and how to choose good ones. We examine a raft of tools that Dave and James use in the production of shows and then we look at how to prepare each individual show. This episode is packed with loads of tips and techniques from the absolute beginner to those who have been podcasting for quite a while.

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We welcome podcasters from all over the globe to join our community and be a part of the show.

Take a listen to the show and discover exactly what the new Podcasters’ Emporium is all about. Be a part of the Revolution!

The software and services we discussed on today’s show:

Google Docs
FeedDemon
Delicious
WordPress.com
WordPress.org
GoDaddy
for Domain Names
Domainsite for Domain Names with Google Services
Feedburner
Blogger
Podpress plug-in for WordPress
We use BlueHost hosting for this show
Example run-sheet for this episode (pdf)
SAMPLE RUN SHEET for your show

How can You 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. Audio Feedback should be: 128 kbs at 44.100 khz

Thanks for Listening
James Williams and Dave Gray

Episode 12: The Ins and Outs of Mixers

lifestylepodnetwork@gmail.com (Lifestyle PodNetwork) — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:40:00 +0000

This show is dedicated to choosing a mixer that is right for you. We examine the things you should be considering before purchasing a mixer, and describe some of the pitfalls you should avoid when outlaying money for your equipment. In this show we answer your listener questions as well.

If you have specific questions you have from this show or any of our others, then leave a comment on our blog at podcastersemporium.com or send an email to podcastersemporium@gmail.com and we will be happy to cover your question in a future show.

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We welcome podcasters from all over the globe to join our community and be a part of the show.

Take a listen to the show and discover exactly what the new Podcasters’ Emporium is all about. Be a part of the Revolution!

The equipment and software we discuss in the show:

XENYX 1002FX RRP AUD $179.99
1. Analogue
2. 2 Mic XLR Inputs with Independant Gain
3. Phantom Power
4. Loads of AUX Inputs
5. 100 On Board Effects
6. A lot of Bang for Buck
ALESIS iMULTIMIX8 USB RRP AUD$679
1. Digital or Analogue
2. 4 Mic XLR or Mono Jack input with independent gain
3. Phantom Power
4. USB connection (acts like a sound device on PC)
5. 100 built-in 28-bit digital effects
6. Mac and PC compatible
7. Mix from iPod to console
8. Output to iPod, PC via USB or device via analogue
9. Indpendently control iPod input or output levels
ALESIS PROTRACK
1. On board condenser mics or 2 XLR inputs with phantom power
2. LED level metering
3. Time and Date stamping
4. Record directly to your iPod
5. 16-bit, 44.1kHz or 22kHz stereo digital audio
6. 4 AAA bateries or power
SHURE X2u XLR to USB Mic Adapter
1. Turns your XLR Mic into a USB Microphone
2. Plug and play
3. +48V Phantom Power
4. Mix control for blending Microphone and audio playback
5. 1/8″ Headphone Jack
6. Integrated pre-amp with Mic gain
7. 16-bit 48khz sample rate for playback
8. Expected Availability: April-June 2009
MX Skype Recorder

How can You 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 a Direct Message when you add us to twitter and let us know that you listen to the show.

Audio Feedback should be: 128 kbs at 44.100 khz

Thanks for Listening

James Williams and Dave Gray

Episode 11: Using Gain To Your Advantage

lifestylepodnetwork@gmail.com (Lifestyle PodNetwork) — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 11:45:00 +0000

In this episode we take a long hard look at Gain and how you can use it to your advantage. We explore why gain is important and demonstrate the use of gain for effect in your podcast. We also take a preliminary look at various microphones and how your gain and level are set differently for each to get the best sound for your podcast.

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The Microphones we examined in this podcast were:

Some of the other microphones mentioned in this podcast were:

We welcome podcasters from all over the globe to join our community and be a part of the show.

Take a listen to the show and discover exactly what the new Podcasters’ Emporium is all about. Be a part of the Revolution!

How can You 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.

Audio Feedback should be: 128 kbs at 44.100 khz

Thanks for Listening

James Williams and Dave Gray

Podcasters Emporium 10: The Revolution

lifestylepodnetwork@gmail.com (Lifestyle PodNetwork) — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 20:50:00 +0000

Welcome new and existing listeners to the 10th episode of Podcasters’ Emporium. There have been a few changes and we would welcome you to what we consider the 1st Episode of the Revolution. What’s the Revolution?

The Revolution is the relaunch of Podcasters’ Emporium, we have a new focus, a vision and renewed purpose as we create a podcast directly aimed at podcasters. A show that is linked by a wider community of like minded people with similar goals; to share experience and knowledge to help you produce a better podcast.

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We would welcome podcasters from all over the globe to join our community and be a part of the show.

Take a listen to the show and discover exactly what the new Podcasters’ Emporium is all about. Be a part of the Revolution!

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Episode 7: Networks Plurks and Sweet Giveaways from Apple Store Sydney

lifestylepodnetwork@gmail.com (Lifestyle PodNetwork) — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:40:00 +0000

This is a short episode of the Podcasters’ Emporium, reporting back after the opening of Sydney’s brand new Apple Store today. It’s been a fun, and manic day, as I bring you this episode before the morning newspapers!

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Here’s a link to the clips from Sydney’s Apple Store opening, on Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7721169@N07/sets/72157605694402694/

Now, if you want to join me on plurk, then follow this link. Once you’ve joined you’ll automatically be included on my friends list. If you’re already on plurk, here’s my profile page.

Here’s a link to the music we played on today’s show:
The Pinker Tones
“Karma Hunters” (mp3)
from “Karma Hunters”
(Outstanding Records)

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Episode 6: Podcamp Sydney and waterlogged cables

lifestylepodnetwork@gmail.com (Lifestyle PodNetwork) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 09:37:00 +0000

Thanks for joining me for Episode 6 of Podcasters’ Emporium. Today I speak with Adam Purcell from The Crazy World Podcast about the inspiration for his show, his entry into podcasting and his plans for Podcamp Sydney.

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As always if you have feedback on the show then give me a call on 02 8003-5205 or email podcastersemporium@gmail.com or simply click the email button on this website.

Here are the links to things that I mention in today’s show:

Oh Behave! with Gabby Mead
http://www.gabbymead.com/

Adam Purcell’s blog
http://www.adam-purcell.com/

The Crazy World Podcast
http://www.thecrazyworldpodcast.com/

Podcamp Sydney
http://www.podcamp.info/

Yahoo! Live
http://live.yahoo.com/

Ustream.TV
http://ustream.tv/

OOVOO
http://www.oovoo.com/

The Shanghai Restoration Project
http://www.shanghairestorationproject.com/

Music

The music in today’s show is sourced from IodaPromonet at http://www.iodapromonet.com/

The Shanghai Restoration Project feat. Natural Fact of Unconscious Logic
“Touchdown” (mp3)
from “Story of a City”
(Undercover Culture Music)

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Episode 5: Unpacking my podcasting journey

lifestylepodnetwork@gmail.com (Lifestyle PodNetwork) — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 20:44:00 +0000

Two episodes in as many weeks is just about as good as it gets! Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Podcasters Emporium! And Happy Chinese New Year to all!

In this episode I speak with Ruth Phillips, my co-host on the In Spirit Podcast. We talk candidly about our experiences starting out in podcasting more than 2 years ago and how our show has changed over this time. We discuss the value of services like UStream.TV and how they can help connect with your audience and we also talk about the future.

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Importantly I raise the issue of taste vs. current product and how this gap is a constant challenge for podcasters starting out. If you are in the position now where your podcast sound is not quite where you want it to be, see this as a gap to be improved rather than an obstacle. This is a journey for nearly every content creator.

Sometimes the inclination can be to give up, because we can’t quickly reach our own high taste standard. The challenge is to push on and go through the journey because it makes the end result so much more worthwhile.

During the show I invite listeners to take the journey with us, by going back and listing to some of the early episodes of the podcast, to compare with our current shows and see the differences between them. you’ll find these shows at www.inspiritpodcast.com

Thanks for taking the time to tune in today.

Episode 3: The engaged listener

lifestylepodnetwork@gmail.com (Lifestyle PodNetwork) — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 11:02:00 +0000

Thanks for tuning in to Episode 3 of Podcasters’ Emporium. In today’s show I’m curious to know more about how you engage your listeners. I talk about the different types of listeners I see coming to my podcasts, and get you to think about ways you can attract engaged listeners to your podcast.

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I’m taking some time off for the Christmas break and looking forward to some time off. Things have been crazy trying to complete client work before the holidays. I’m glad that it’s coming to an end for this year, and things are on the downhill run. Wherever you are around the globe, Happy Holidays, and I look forward to chatting with you in 2008.

Our feedback line is open for your comments on today’s program, your feedback and even if you want us to plug your podcast. Either leave a comment at 612 8003 5205 or on skype at podcastersemporium, or email your audio files to podcastersemporium@gmail.com Have a great week and I’ll see you next time in the Podcasters’ Emporium!

Thanks for listening,
James

Now here’s the things I mentioned in the podcast:

Podcasters’ Emporium Facebook Group
Six Pixels of Separation with Mitch Joel
Apple’s Podcast Recipe (video seminar)
The Crazy World Podcast (Adam Purcell)
Podcamp Australia
808talk
GSPN
Our Twitter

Here’s what I played on today’s show:

Ultra
“Don’t Let Go” (mp3)
from “The Sun Shines Brighter”
(Goldust Records)

Buy at iTunes Music Store
Buy at eMusic
Buy at Rhapsody
Buy at Napster
Stream from Rhapsody
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Dean Martin
“Jingle Bells (Dan The Automator Remix)” (mp3)
from “Christmas Remixed – Holiday Classics Re-Grooved”
(Rock River Music)

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

All today’s music is sourced from Ioda Promonet.

Episode 2: Preparing for a new audience

lifestylepodnetwork@gmail.com (Lifestyle PodNetwork) — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 08:42:00 +0000

Hey everyone,

Thanks for tuning in to the second episode of Podcasters’ Emporium. I’m really pleased that I managed to get this finished before the end of the weekend, because I think it’s going to be a fun episode.

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I’ve also created this episode in Video Podcast as well, without the music, so if you’re interested in the studio, I’ll also make a permanent link at Podcasters’ Emporium Cafe our facebook group, so head on over and let me know what you’ll think.

I do a little bit of editing on the final audio track, so you might spot a couple of stammers and stumbles in the video copy. If you like raw, then you’ll definitely like this video.

Have a great week and I’ll see you next time in the Podcasters’ Emporium!

Cheers,
James

Now here’s the things I mentioned in the podcast:

Here’s what I played on today’s show:

Benjamin Bates
“On My Feet (This World Needs More People Like You!)” (mp3)
from “On My Feet (This World Needs More People Like You!) – Single”
(Big & Dirty)

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

Artist: Peopod
Track: Summer of Life
Source: Podsafe Music Network

Episode 1: An Introduction, Twitter Feed, The PodLounge and Great New Music.

lifestylepodnetwork@gmail.com (Lifestyle PodNetwork) — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 11:19:00 +0000

Hey there!

Welcome to Episode 1 of the Podcasters’ Emporium. What is Podcasters’ Emporium? It’s a mixed bag podcast of news, reviews and interviews for podcasters including a selection of Podsafe Music you can grab and put in your own podcasts.

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The show is squarely aimed at new podcasters who might want a leg-up in this space. We want to promote new podcasters and talk to them about their shows. So if you’re new to this space then we want to talk to you – podcastersemporium@gmail.com is the email address – let’s strike up a conversation about how we can promote your show.

We also talk about some of the technology and software out there that can help you make better shows and stay in touch with your audience. Issues get discussed from time to time as well.

These are the people I want to talk to on the show:

Show listeners…. (that’s you!) …about anything that’s on your mind.
Podsafe Music Artists who want to be interviewed
Podcast technologists who can tell us where technology is going
Subject experts who can talk about issues
Vetran podcasters with experience to share
Podcasters who are starting out
Podcasters who want to plug a show
Listener’s who want to rave about a show they love
Podcast service providers who want to sell us something

Maybe you can think of more… let me know.

Well here is the first show, I hope you like it. Don’t forget to tell me what you want to hear on future shows, as well as your feedback and comments.

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

Podcasters’ Emporium Website – http://www.podcastersemporium.com/
Podcasters’ Emporium Twitter Feed – twitter.com/emporium (follow us!)
Rave Magazine review of Laura Knight
Twitter Feed – http://www.twitterfeed.com/
RSS to Twitter – rss2twitter.com
The PodLounge – http://www.thepodlounge.com.au/

And here are the details of the music played:

Suzanne Vega
Pornographer’s Dream from “Beauty and Crime”
(Blue Note Records)

Suzanne’s highly anticipated 7th album has been a long time in the making. The singles “Frank and Ava” and “Zephyr and I” generated tons of online buzz before the disc was even released. Using New York City as a backdrop, the songs on Beauty & Crime juxtapose acoustic guitar-driven melodies with synthesized beats.

Source: The Podsafe Music Network at music.podshow.com

Cruisebox
On A Podcast

Cruisebox recorded the world-wide indie smash hit: On A Podcast, the “podcasting anthem.”

Source: The Podsafe Music Network at music.podshow.com