PODCAST EPISODES

The episode is a discussion from a Twitter Spaces event where co-hosts Ileane Smith and Deborah Anderson reflect on their past year's topics in the Social Cafe series. They share insights on various tools for content creation and repurposing and …

Content creators often get overwhelmed which can lead to burnout! It has happened to me and I'm sure you've seen it too. In this episode I share some advice that has helped me prevent burnout and I hope it helps …

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In this episode I share a video that you can watch on Spotify (or YouTube). Facebook stories have a new feature that allows us to share our voice only. The captions are auto-generated and we can add static images or …

More listeners are tuning in to podcasts on Facebook. In fact according to a survey from Edison Research 20% of weekly listeners said at some point they listened on Facebook https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/i-hear-things/the-last-best-frontier-for-OuFpQ9wUB2i/?t=485

Audio content has become increasingly popular in the last few months and social audio is the buzz word that everyone is "talking" about. Even Facebook is getting in on the act by giving podcasters two new tools to help grow …

Spotify has introduced new tools to build audience engagement for all Anchor users. Add polls and Q&A to each episode that listeners can vote and give feedback on (only available from the Spotify mobile app). It would be great to …

As informed podcasters, we want our podcasts listed in every directory but the problem with this is, it makes it hard to find a place where your listeners can find your show across all of the apps that they might …

The Anchor voyage is heading in a new direction. Anchor has announced they will no longer distribute new podcasts to Apple podcasts and they will not automatically generate RSS feeds for new shows hosted on the platform. Here...

This episode is recorded with the Shure MV7 USB Microphone using the Back Pack Studio App. You can watch me unbox the Shure MV7 on my YouTube Channel. There are now over 2 Million podcasts in Apple Podcasts according to …

No one saw it coming when Spotify acquired Anchor in February 2019 and since that time podcasting has undergone significant changes. One of the most notable changes is the use of the word "Subscribe" is being replaced by "Fol...

In their latest bold move in the podcasting space, Spotify acquired a network of 30 popular podcast shows called The Ringer . They also launched Gimlet Academy (which you can find at https://ileane.link/gimletacademy ). This ...

Anchor introduced Listener Support back in the summer of 2018 but at this time it is limited to podcasters who are based in USA. In this episode we will explore a few of the alternatives so that every podcaster can …

In this episode, it's time to reflect and take an assessment of the content we are creating. Are you creating the kind of content you wanted to create this year?

For over a decade I've been helping content creators like you by sharing top-level tips and tutorials and by introducing you to new ways to express yourself and make a positive impact on The World. To be honest some days …

Find out how you can improve your speaking skills. Here is what I recommend. Try doing daily podcast episodes by joining #NaPodPoMo which takes place every November. Created by Jennifer Navarrete, more info can be found here ...

Here are 3 podcasting tools you can sign up for to support your podcasting efforts. If you have any experience with these tools I would love to hear your feedback. PodHunt Pod Hunt is a daily curation of the best …

Hey guys it's your girl Ms. Ileane and by now you probably have your podcast listed in all the directories but don't you wish there was just one link you could send folks to so that they can subscribe and …

Anchor makes an update to the look of the video transcripts we can create to promote our podcasts. I call them "Audiograms" and they have a much nicer look now that is more on brand with Anchor's material design. The …

Spotify is on a journey that makes for a fantastic podcasting story and in this episode we take a look at some of the highlights. On July 14, 2018 the most popular episode of The Anchor Show was titled Your …

By the power vested in me by EcammLive this podcast was recorded in front of a live studio audience on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MsIleaneSpeaks/videos/469461473624903/ . The inspiration for today's podcast comes from ...

Podcasters need to be informed about Amazon Prime Day ! It's coming on July 15 - 16th. Get your wish list ready now. You can go here to get started now: https://amzn.to/2XtFpKY Don't forget to make a stop at Whole …

The changes announced by Apple will start with the release of Catalina, which will split up iTunes into 3 new Mac applications: Music, Podcasts and TV. What will this mean for you and your show. Coverage by Rich at Review …

We start with some listener feedback from Sam-Erik Ruttmann of The Social Hotelier podcast on Anchor https://anchor.fm/sam-erik-hotel-mentor Next I ask you guys a question and I want you to call in with your feedback. The que...