PodCraft by Alitu: Honing the Craft of Podcasting

PodCraft by Alitu: Honing the Craft of Podcasting

Author: Alitu via The Podcast Host Language: English Episodes: 100
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the technical side of starting a show or wondered how to turn your passion into a sustainable project, PodCraft by Alitu: Honing the Craft of Podcasting is made for you. Hosts Colin and Matthew, with their three decades of shared experience, act as practical guides through the entire process. They move beyond theory, offering actionable advice you can use immediately. You'll hear detailed discussions on specific skills, from something as fundamental as selecting your first microphone to more advanced strategies like leveraging live events for community growth. The conversation also tackles the business and marketing realities, exploring how to effectively expand your audience and create revenue from your work. What sets this podcast apart is its balance of deep-dive tutorials on single topics and illuminating interviews with creators who share their own real-world successes and lessons learned. It’s a resource that recognises podcasting as both a creative outlet and a serious venture, providing the grounded, no-fluff guidance needed to refine your sound and build something that lasts. Tune in weekly for a dose of clarity and direction for your own audio journey.
Episodes
How Much Could I Earn From Podcast Sponsorship as an Indie Creator? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:31
We'll often say that podcast sponsorship isn't the only way to monetize a podcast, and for many creators, it likely isn't "the best". But all forms of podcast sponsorship aren't equal, and it's entirely possible that it…
16 Podcasting Myths Dispelled (+ Remote Recording Tools Tested!) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:07
A bit of a dual-purpose episode this week. We're going to run through (and dispel) 16 common podcasting myths and test out eight different call recording platforms in the process.We recorded segments with Squadcast, Rive…
Everything You Need to Know About Making a Podcast Trailer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:21
An effective podcast trailer can help you win over potential new listeners, giving them a flavour of your show. They can easily be played on other podcasts, which can also help you grow your audience. So... how do you ma…
Why Your CTAs Flop (& How to Fix Them!) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:30
A Call to Action is when you ask your audience to do something. For example:share the podcast episode with a friend,review the show on Apple Podcasts or Podchaservisit the podcast’s website, crowdfunding page, or social…
Podcasting Used to Be Hard—Here’s What’s Changed [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:34
In the distant past, when listeners synced MP3 players with iTunes and early homo sapiens tried to get their shows in "New & Noteworthy", podcasting was a tricky medium to create content in. We used Skype and built websi…
Try These 6 Compelling & Shareable Content Frameworks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:43
A quickfire episode running through the following content frameworks, with examples and exercises on how to apply them in your own podcast. Lists: Where you break things down into bite-sized, numbered pieces that are eas…
How Much Do Podcasters Make? & What's IN & OUT in Podcasting This Year? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:55
Podcast celebrities aside, how much money can the everyday independent podcaster expect to make?Well, the answer is “it depends”. But, based on our own experiences of well over a decade in the medium, here are some reali…