True Crime Podcasting Tips with The Reporters Notebook

True Crime Podcasting Tips with The Reporters Notebook

Author: Indie Drop-In Network November 15, 2021 Duration: 37:50
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In this episode I interview Karin, Gary, and Kristine from the Reporters Notebook creators of the popular True Crime Podcast Still... The team talks about what it takes to create an investigative style true crime podcast and offers of great tips for creators going down the same path. This was a really fun interview with lots of good information. I hope you enjoy it.

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Chapters
00:00 Podcast Creators Into
01:28 Reporters Notebook Intro
03:40 Relationship between Reporters Notebook and Still...
05:22 Naming a True Crime Podcast
06:20 Podcasting as a full-time job
08:10 Journalist True Crime compared to Armchair Sleuths
10:15 How to start an Investigative True Crime Podcast
13:00 Download performance
14:20 Biggest hurdles creating a True Crime Podcast
15:45 Rapid release strategy for Serial Podcasts
17:27 Episode and Season Considerations
19:20 How do you spend time on the podcast
21:30 Logistics of creating a True Crime Podcast
25:35 Learnings from Starting a True Crime Podcast
28:30 Where the show is recorded
30:30 Equipment for field recording (Audio Technica shotgun mic, boom, deadcat, Zoom H4N)
33:38 Advice for Podcast Creators
35:45 Season 2 of Still...
36:20 Search for Still... in all your podcast
37:00 Podcast Creators Outro

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Ever wondered what actually happens behind the microphone after the recording stops? Podcast Creators, from the Indie Drop-In Network, pulls back the curtain on the entire process. Instead of theory, you get conversations with people who are doing the work-hosts from every genre and audience size share their real-world experiences. Each episode is built around discovering the specific tactics that are paying off for them, as well as the missteps and challenges they’ve faced along the way. You’ll hear about the unglamorous details: which tools streamlined their editing, how they found their first loyal listeners, or why a certain piece of advice didn’t pan out. It’s a practical resource for anyone looking to improve their own show, focusing on actionable tips and honest reflections you can apply directly. This podcast thrives on the collective wisdom of the community, offering a genuine look at the craft from those who understand it best. Whether you’re just thinking about starting or you’re looking to refine an existing show, these conversations provide a grounded, peer-to-peer perspective on creating audio.
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