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If you liked this bonus episode introducing Podcast Perspectives with host Jeff Umbro and guest Jessica Cordova Kramer of Lemonada Media, you'll love: 

SJ S1/E1: Emotional Bravery on Last Day with Stephanie Wittels Wachs. Not only is she an amazing, evocative storyteller who knows how to get the best out of her team and guests, but she's cofounder and chief creative officer of Lemonada Media. 

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Host & Producer: Elaine Appleton Grant
Production Assistant: Audrey Nelson
Audio engineer/sound designer: Kevin Kline
Podcast manager: Tina Bassir

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Host: Elaine Appleton Grant

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Production Manager: Andrew Parrella

Audio Engineer: Kevin Kline

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The episode(s) discussed on today’s Sound Judgment: This American Life Episode 776, “I Work Better on Deadline.” Segment: “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Quorum.”

Reporter: Sarah Gibson, NHPR

Producer: Chris Benderev

How to be a great host: Katie’s takeaways: 

1. What are your holy shit moments? 
   We need holy shit moments. What are those surprises – in the story, or about the people in your story – that make you say, “Wow, you’re never going to believe this!” Holy shit moments help get your pitch accepted – and they generate word of mouth.
2. In your pitch, identify people – characters – who have high stakes and are in conflict with each other. Make sure you have access to them, too. Care about these people and frame your story through their eyes – in the This American Life story we dissected here, why it matters that one man imagines an eight-year-old breaking a violin, and another is terrified at the prospect of paying thousands to send his kid to a public high school. Snowshoes and violins make important things memorable. Issues alone do not.
3. Here’s a three step pitch process for longform narrative: First, write a text-based pitch. This can be a short query letter or a full-fledged slide deck. Then, produce a sizzle reel. Use your best tape from whatever you’ve collected so far. If audio production isn’t your strong suit, ask for help. Finally, get feedback from friends or colleagues. Choose good storytellers or folks who have a great understanding of your potential audiences. Revise as necessary.
4. Editors and program directors in public media have tough decisions to make about podcasts. Done well, they can grow your audience enormously. 96% of the NHPR Document feed’s audience is from outside New Hampshire (Katie corrected that figure post-production). But managed poorly, podcasts can rob newsrooms of talent and even hurt local news. As Katie says, the Daily News needs of the state are great. A longform project has to meet a high bar if we’re going to take a reporter out of the newsroom. The new greenlight process helps them decide how to vet story pitches and decide what’s worth listeners’ time - and reporters’ time. This process can help any newsroom, and any podcast network.

About Katie Colaneri

Katie Colaneri is the senior editor of New Hampshire Public Radio’s Document team, which produces longform narrative audio documentaries. The team’s most recent work includes season 2 of the acclaimed true crime podcast, Bear Brook. Before joining NHPR in February 2022, she was the assistant news director at WHYY in Philadelphia, where she helped lead the newsroom for about five years. During that time, Katie also grew the station’s podcast portfolio, launching a daily news podcast and leading production of the Peabody-nominated investigative series Half Vaxxed. Katie is a graduate of Wellesley College. 

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Sound Judgment is a production of Podcast Allies, LLC. 

Host: Elaine Appleton Grant

Project Manager: Tina Bassir

Sound Designer: Andrew Parella

Illustrator: Sarah Edgell

Improve your storytelling Check out our popular workshops on interviewing, story editing, story structure, longform narrative, audience engagement, scriptwriting and more. 

Hire Elaine to speak at your conference or company. Subjects include: Communicating for Leaders; Communicating about Change; Mastering the Art of the Interview; Storytelling Skills; How to Build Relationships through Storytelling, and more. 

Discover our strategic communication services and coaching for thought leaders using storytelling tools to make the world a better place. Serving writers, podcasters, public speakers, and others in journalism & public media, climate change, health care, policy, and higher education. Visit us at www.podcastallies.com.

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Production Manager: Andrew Parrella

Audio Engineer: Kevin Kline

Production Assistant: Audrey Nelson

Welcome to the Your Voice Here Podcast - a podcast all about helping budding radio presenters, podcasters and voice over artists get their voices heard.

This week, we discuss house music and podcasting with our guest, host of the Slimson Podcast -  Oli Jackson.

The Slimson Podcast is an informal monthly ‘Chin Wag’ about all things house music and the power of a repetitive beat. Oli started the Slimson podcast in 2022 and has interviewed some huge names in the world of house music, including Mr C from The Shamen, Jet Boot Jack and Danielle Moore from Crazy P to name but a few. 

Oli is an Actor and a DJ with over 20 years of experience working in the entertainment industry. He has played at some of the coolest parties in London and beyond, DJing in clubs such as Ministry and Egg in the capital and for brands as big as Ibiza Rocks and HotBed. Most recently Oli was asked to DJ for Gym Shark’s summer party, warming up for Wretch 32. Whether it’s a wedding party on the white isle that love their soulful house or a private party that requires a multi genre set for all ages, Oli prides himself on keeping people stuck to the dance floor.

In this episode of Your Voice Here, we discuss:

- How to start a podcast

- The benefits of understanding podcasting

- What to look for when using an editor or producer

- Common mistakes people make when starting a podcast

- How to get the best out of your podcast guests

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Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook, for more information on how you can get your voice heard, just search "Your Voice Here" 

And don't forget to tune in every week for more tips, tricks, and interesting conversations about radio and podcasting. 

Thanks for listening

About Your Voice Here Podcast

My name is Jeremy Chapman and I am a Podcaster, Podcast Producer and Radio Presenter. 

Each week a guest drops in to chat about their journey in to radio presenting, podcasting or voice over work to give you a fun and inspiring look at how they got in to that industry, along with passing on hints, tips and guidance to help you do the same.

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Listeners to Sound Judgment know I’m on a quest to unpack how today’s best hosts make their magic — and to define the universal skills and qualities of “hostiness.” What makes some hosts stars, while we don’t remember the rest? 

Today, we name and explore the first of these universal skills: 

#1: Sparkling, Attention-Grabbing Intros
Compelling hosts know how to grab and hold listeners' attention from the very first seconds of an episode. A great intro, also called a "lede," relies on the elements of: 
— Surprise
— Curiosity
— Scene setting
— For interview and conversation shows, stating your purpose

We explore how three hosts, of two narrative podcasts and one interview show, use these elements in dramatically different ways to create remarkably effective ledes.

(Please note: This episode includes the sounds of guns and a brief discussion of some tough topics, including suicide, during my exploration of Stephanie Wittels Wachs’ lede into the Last Day episode, “A Love Story.” The third season of Last Day is about guns. If you’re a host or producer thinking about the tenth anniversary of the Sandy Hook school shooting yesterday, and how to report movingly and sensitively about guns, Last Day is a model of how to do this beautifully and ethically.)  

The episode(s) discussed on today’s Sound Judgment:
Last Day, A Love Story, from Sound Judgment Ep. 1, “Emotional Bravery on Last Day with Stephanie Wittels Wachs”

Crime Show, Paging Dr. Barnes, from Sound Judgment Ep. 4, “Cinematic Storytelling with Crime Show’s Emma Courtland.” 

What Should I Read Next, Ep 350: “Book mail keeps us together” and 

Ep 351 “Book Club Favorites: LIVE from Bookmarks!”, from Sound Judgment Ep. 7, “Secrets of Hosting Live and In-Studio with the Queen of Book Podcasts, Anne Bogel.” 

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Here’s a unique, last-minute gift idea for you or the podcast host in your life!

Make sure you’re doing everything you can to hook your listener with a personalized Hook-Your-Listener Audit. You or your podcaster will share an episode with us. We’ll examine the intro, sound quality, structure, relatability, credibility, pacing and more, all through the lens of hostiness. For the holidays, this 45-minute session, filled with action-packed takeaways specific to your show, is only $149. If your loved one (or you) has resolved to grow their show in 2023, this is a quick and painless way to transform your show – and more importantly, you as a host – from good to great! Get one of the last remaining sessions now through New Year’s Eve and schedule your audit for January or February. The price goes back up to $300 on January 1. What could be a more personal gift? Click here for this special holiday Hook-Your-Listener Audit. 

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Help lift up indie podcast hosts and producers! Bring untold stories to our ears with this worthy cause

We’re delighted to support the Podcasting, Seriously Awards Fund. LWC Studios launched the fund to support independent BIPOC, Queer and Trans audio producers in submitting high-quality work to media/journalism awards and receiving production education and training. Diversifying audio storytelling enriches all of us. Please support the fund in whatever way works for you.  

Credits 

Sound Judgment is a production of Podcast Allies, LLC. For more information on our production and training services, visit us at www.podcastallies.com. 

Host: Elaine Appleton Grant

Project Manager: Tina Bassir

Sound Designer: Andrew Parrella

Illustrator: Sarah Edgell

Improve your storytelling Check out our popular workshops on interviewing, story editing, story structure, longform narrative, audience engagement, scriptwriting and more. 

Hire Elaine to speak at your conference or company. Subjects include: Communicating for Leaders; Communicating about Change; Mastering the Art of the Interview; Storytelling Skills; How to Build Relationships through Storytelling, and more. 

Discover our strategic communication services and coaching for thought leaders using storytelling tools to make the world a better place. Serving writers, podcasters, public speakers, and others in journalism & public media, climate change, health care, policy, and higher education. Visit us at www.podcastallies.com.

Subscribe to Sound Judgment, the Newsletter, our twice-monthly newsletter about creative choices in audio storytelling. 

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Help us find and celebrate today’s best hosts
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Credits 

Sound Judgment is a production of Podcast Allies, LLC. 

Host: Elaine Appleton Grant

Podcast Manager: Tina Bassir

Production Manager: Andrew Parrella

Audio Engineer: Kevin Kline

Production Assistant: Audrey Nelson

Eeeep! Guess who is on the podcast this week?! That’s right, it’s none other than my wonderful, talented podcast editor and lil’ sis, Flo Lloyd. A freelancer herself, I thought it would be great to get Flo on the show to chat about her journey of building and growing a podcasting business

In this episode you can expect plenty of raw and real conversation as Flo guides us through her journey from leaving her 9-5 life – which she truly loathed and never felt was right for her – to starting her podcast editing business, Peachy Pod in January 2021.

Our chat went deep into the realities of freelancing and owning a business, and also, because I mentor Flo 1:1, we kind of ended up in a live coaching session which was super fun!!

In this episode we chatted through:

✹ The importance of setting fear aside when you start your business

✹ Navigating difficult feelings and experiences to grow resilience

✹ Why the phrase “on your own terms” can be overwhelming for many

✹ How to create a sustainable social media presence

✹ A realistic view on how to tackle the pressures of the online space

Thank you so much to Flo for being such a warm and wonderful guest and sharing her journey so honestly and humbly 💜

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How can one young life contain SO many nudges?  From the time he was little, God protected Nate Navas (who happens to be my podcast producer and editor).  From nudging his mom and a friend of the family to protecting him from a disastrous accident, God has been there for him.  Even his newfound career was rooted in a "nudge".  Listen and enjoy today's episode!

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1556115508
Email: Nate@NCPodcastProduction.com

Jason Cercone’s experience with podcasting expanded in 2019 when he launched the Breaking Brews Podcast. He transitioned his existing blog, which he started in 2014 to highlight the business side of the craft beer industry, into a podcast format in order to take advantage of the rapid growth happening in audio. With the arrival of the pandemic in 2020 and its subsequent slowdown of the food and beverage industry, Jason had the opportunity to reevaluate his career choices. Although he remained intrigued with the beer business, his work as a podcaster allowed him to develop an even greater passion. He began to consider how he could pivot his company in a way that would allow him to work solely on podcasts.

In 2020, armed with one full-time podcast client, Jason rebranded his business as Cercone Consulting. His firm specializes in helping companies and personalities to create, produce, market, and grow podcasts in order to develop audiences and enhance brands. Today, he offers a complete suite of services for podcasters, which includes editing, booking guests, theme development, and strategy. In our conversation, Jason shares some amazing advice for budding podcasters, including what he believes are the right and wrong reasons for starting a show.

If you have any questions or if you’d like to chat, you can reach me at my contact info below. The purpose of this podcast is to share ideas, inspire action, and build a stronger small business community here in Pittsburgh. So please say hello, tell me what you think, and let me know how I’m doing. It means a ton!

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Website: https://www.proprietorsofpittsburgh.com

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinvilano

Phone: 412-336-8247

YOU CAN REACH JASON CERCONE AT:

Website: https://jasoncercone.com

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Art Activist Matt Willey talks about the pivotal moment when his art became something more than his 20 year commercial practice of painting murals for private clients. A small bee will become one of 50000 painted world wide. This is the real beginning of Matt's story. 

Originally from Baton Rouge, LA, Ann Von Brock has lived in Asheville, NC more than 40 years. Her background in sociology, grant writing, and numerous years in the non-profit world filled her with stories and poetry.  However, it was not until she retired that she has been able to pursue this life long passion. Here is a poem entitled "Buncombe County, NC, Uncovered".

You've asked, I've listened! I know you want to know all about hiring an editor for your podcast. "When is it time? What do they do? How can they help me?" All of the questions.

Well today, I'm chatting with a podcast editor that's giving us practical tips and strategies that you can start implementing ASAP! We talk about optimal recording levels, what tools you should use, and how an editor can overall make your life easier.

So get your notepads ready, my friend. This episode is definitely one you need to take notes on!