Podcasting 101 with Rich Butler
On this episode, Rich Butler, owner of Rage Works and I discuss podcasting 101. Rich is a pioneer in the podcasting space beginning early on in 2006. Check it out!
RAGE Works is a content creation brand specializing in audio, video, and written content in the gaming, entertainment, and pop culture space. Their audio division is the RAGE Works Podcast Network which offers turnkey solutions for podcasters to get their shows up and running by leveraging our established audience. Rage Works provides consulting, studio setup, audio editing, and podcast distribution services to take all the heavy lifting out of a potential creator's hands so they can focus on their on-air product.
When it comes to podcasting, Richard Butler never imagined that being in front of a camera or microphone would be his calling. But for the last 16 years, it has been a daily part of his life. On the contrary, podcasting was nowhere near his radar. Raised by his adoptive mother, Rich's path had many interesting turns, including the desire to be a chef, veterinarian, or lawyer, but as with all things, life had other plans.
The road changed back in 2006 when podcasts made their debut on iTunes. Rich was enamored with the wealth of content and diverse talents discussing topics he was passionate about. It was there he discovered the Video Game News Radio podcast, which aired out of Cleveland. After listening to the podcast and becoming part of the show's community, he was invited to call in a few times. Throughout those appearances, the hosts and fellow listeners encouraged Rich to start his own podcast, and after much coaxing, My Take Radio was born. The podcast underwent a massive change in 2009 when Rich was approached by Blog Talk Radio with the concept of doing a live podcast. This choice would forever change his life. Over 400 episodes later, My Take Radio became not only the foundation for RAGE Works but also served as the launchpad for the RAGE Works Podcast Network. The RAGE Works Podcast Network currently hosts over ten different podcasts and has over 350K downloads since inception. Rich's approach for his podcast network is now used as the backbone of RAGE Works Podcast Productions, which offers turnkey solutions for podcast novices to launch their shows without all the heavy lifting or self-imposed roadblocks that prevent creators from launching.
When not podcasting, Rich spends his time with his wife, daughter, and siblings. But, outside of family, the gym, or the occasional video game, you can always count on him to write content for the RAGE Works website, whether it's a piece on a new movie trailer, the latest action figures, or new tech.
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