Podcast Local

This is episode 22. It has been a long, long time since episode 21. But here's some good news.

Wow! A lot has happened between publishing this episode of Podcast Local and episode one of our local podcast. I must tell that story soon on an revived version of Podcast Local. Feel free to listen to this, but here's a brief back story. This was the only episode we published as OnTheGo in Richardson. Just one. Then "life" happened in a big way. We were not able to continue wit

This is the penultimate behind-the-scenes episode of the making of a new local podcast for the city of Richardson, Texas. Listen for lots and lots of ways to make a local podcast. My wife and I talk about the ways that most (and least) interest us. What limits are you facing? Maybe we can think through those limits together and discover a creative solution. Join us at the Podcas

Creativity links: 4 benefits of writing your podcast before you record Mindtools.com Demian Farnworth: Constraints Improve Creativity Haiku Sometimes you really do need to think outside the box. The box can be: limitations that are not helpful. limiting beliefs within you that keep you from doing something fears: fear of failure or fear of embarrassment if you fail lack of knowle

Here's what time can affect How often you publish episodes The kinds of stories you tell Podfading when priorities and responsibilities change Our particular circumstances Baby #3! Should we start a local podcast now? Listen to this conversation with my wife, Tiffany Norris, as we explore this issue. What limits are you facing? Maybe we can think through those limits together

What's in a name? More than you might think! The new local podcast for Richardson, Texas needs a name that will catch the attention of those who live here. On this behind-the-scenes episode, I share possible names with my wife, Tiffany Norris, to get her feedback. After you listen to our discussion, you can vote for the name you like best. Join the Podcast Local Community Cente

Stop. Just for a moment, stop. And think. Think about where you live. What’s cool about it? What are three neat things about your community outsiders don’t know? Now, stop and think about this. What you just did is the first step in making a local podcast. Step two? Listen to Podcast Local. Podcast Local: Behind the Scenes Discover how to make a local podcast in this sp

Digital editing is powerful Editing can make you sound amazing. Editing can enhance your message. Editing can change the meaning of your message. Editing can distort the truth. Editing really is powerful. So edit responsibly. How do you do that? Start by listening to this episode, which takes a closer look at ethical issues in audio and video editing and how easy it is to cro

Should podcasters adhere to ethical standards? Let's explore this idea. Even if we're not doing local journalism, we are dealing with information and telling real stories of our community. If we're not careful, the way we tell those stories could cross into unethical territory. This is the first part of a mini-series on ethical podcasting. After listening to this, there are a fe

Are there other local podcasters in your area? You could consider them competition. Or you could make a network, ask them to join you, and cover many more stories in your community. That's what Jason Burton did with his local podcast for Evansville, Indiana. Find out what a local podcast network is like on this episode of Podcast Local. Support for Podcast Local comes from t