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Anyone can change their own oil

By James Newcomb | September 24, 2022 | Comments Off on Anyone can change their own oil

Interesting question came across a podcast editor’s group that I belong to on Facebook. The question was, how are things different here in 2022, going into 2023 regarding getting clients, and keeping clients. Is technology catching up with the humans, making yesterday’s essentials a necessity?  It’s a legit question. If you look at industries such…

Missing the content forest for the idealistic trees

By James Newcomb | August 15, 2022 | Comments Off on Missing the content forest for the idealistic trees

I recently had an email thread with a podcast production client who has been struggling as of late to put out new content. He’s been with us for about a year, and the first 9 months or so were solid, never missed a scheduled episode, and all was well. This past few months however have…

There are podcasters, and then there are people who have podcasts

By James Newcomb | August 12, 2022 | Comments Off on There are podcasters, and then there are people who have podcasts

The more I do this podcasting thing, the more I see the profound difference between the two. A podcaster is one who views his or her podcast as part of their identity. I’m of this ilk. It’s not just what I do, it’s what I am. If I didn’t do it, there would be a…

Podcast Artistry: What It Is, What It Is Not, and How You Can Become a Podcast Artist.

By James Newcomb | August 3, 2022 | Comments Off on Podcast Artistry: What It Is, What It Is Not, and How You Can Become a Podcast Artist.

Where’s the artistry? Seven years and change into my podcasting career, I’ve made an observation about the podcasting craft that is cause for concern. That is a conspicuous absence of artistry in those who publish them. Far too often a podcast is viewed as a mere marketing tool, a means of making others aware you exist,…

Quit hating on Audacity already

By James Newcomb | July 14, 2022 | Comments Off on Quit hating on Audacity already

Podcast editing has become a standalone industry in its own right. Not too long ago, it was something viewed with hidden contempt by sound engineers, something to pay the bills because, let’s face it, the skills of “sound engineers” aren’t exactly in high demand. But podcasting has become so popular, entire businesses are founded on…