Behind The Scenes of a Podcast Pivot

How The Popcast's Jamie Golden Embraced the Chaos

For the latest episode of Podcasting For Humans, I spoke with Jamie Golden, co-host of The Popcast, about her fascinating journey in podcasting. Jamie and I talked at length about the unexpected turns and constant changes she's faced throughout the years, and how she's learned to embrace the chaos and find her own unique voice along the way. We dive into her how she’s adapted to a constantly shifting landscape, what she loves about collaborating with incredible people, the ups and downs of partnership, and the importance of staying true to yourself in a world that often feels anything but predictable. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcastingforhumans.substack.com [https://podcastingforhumans.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Running Podcast Advice Through Your "Filter of Self," with Danielle Desir Corbett

Last week, I had a conversation with Danielle Desir Corbett, a seasoned travel creator and the host of 'The Thought Card [https://thoughtcard.com/]' and 'Road Trip Ready [https://pod.link/1434482532].’ We talked about Danielle's transition from blogging to podcasting in spite of her audience’s initial opposition, and the ways her career has changed after years of podcasting. Danielle has some lived experience to share, particularly in the ways she’s learned to define success outside of downloads, and I was especially taken by her articulation of how she runs all podcasting advice through her “filter of self.” If you’re struggling with the tension between the podcasting advice you’re hearing and doing what you love to do, take a moment to listen to this conversation. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcastingforhumans.substack.com [https://podcastingforhumans.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Why Strong Songs' Kirk Hamilton Sounds Like He's Smiling

This week, I spoke to Kirk Hamilton, a co-host on Triple Click and the creator and host of Strong Songs. Strong Songs is a critically acclaimed music podcast that has been recommended by Lin-Manuel Miranda [https://twitter.com/Lin_Manuel/status/1129134467937964032?lang=en], and won the support of popular podcasters Merlin Mann and Leigh Sales. I spoke to Kirk about how the decentralized nature of podcasting made Strong Songs possible, how his unique set of skills translate to podcasting, and how the simple fact of loving what he does translates into being a better podcaster: “I hear from a lot of people that it sounds like I'm smiling when I talk. That's a very common thing that people will say, which is true. I am smiling a lot when I talk, especially when I'm making Strong Songs." This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcastingforhumans.substack.com [https://podcastingforhumans.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Saved By The City's Katelyn Beaty: Trading Control for Chemistry

In the first edition of a new, more open-ended approach to Podcasting for Humans, I spoke to Katelyn Beaty, the co-host of Saved By The City [https://religionnews.com/saved-by-the-city/]. In addition to her podcasting work, she’s also a writer, and the difference between writing and podcasting is not lost on her: “I’m a lefty. And writing will always be my left hand. Podcasting has been like trying to write with my right hand. I'm getting at things that I couldn't get at with my dominant hand. I think podcasting is about relationship and what's emerging between two or more people. Writing is solitary. Writing just feels like I have these things in my head and my head's about to explode, so I need to get the things out of my head so it doesn't explode.” To hear more about how Katelyn Beaty grew more and more comfortable with the art of podcasting and the relinquishing of control, listen to the full conversation. Subscribe to Katelyn’s newsletter: The Beaty Beat [https://katelynbeaty.substack.com/]. Listen to Katelyn and Roxy’s podcast, Saved By The City [https://religionnews.com/saved-by-the-city/]. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcastingforhumans.substack.com [https://podcastingforhumans.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Behind The Scenes of a Podcast Pivot

Podcasting for Humans is known for “honest conversations about podcasting problems,” but we're making a slight pivot this year. In our new format, we’ll be featuring “honest conversations about the art and heart of podcasting.” Starting next week, the podcast will have a slightly different feel, but the core will remain the same: exploring human side of podcasting through open and honest conversations. Why am I making this pivot now? Listen in to find out. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcastingforhumans.substack.com [https://podcastingforhumans.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]