Crafting a Narrative Podcast
08/05/21 • 12 min
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On this episode of the Audience podcast, Stuart talks about creating podcasts and episodes with narratives. Narrative podcasts have their own format and their own style but are not limiting within the narrative format. Stuart explains what makes a narrative podcast different from an interview podcasts and how to craft one well. He also goes over best practices, the pros and cons, and how a narrative podcast can make you stand out in the sea of podcasts out on the internet right now.
If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to Castos.com/podcast. And as always, if you’re enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at castos.com/subscribe.
Today you’ll learn about:
- The art of creating a narrative
- Interview versus narratives
- The pros of narratives versus interview formats
- How to craft a narrative
- Examples of podcasts with great narrative formats
- Understanding your topic
- Cold opening versus a welcome section
- Creating a limited series versus a biweekly or monthly schedule
- Series outlines
- The Bow and Arrow analogy
Resources/Links:
Descript: https://www.descript.com/
Castos Academy: https://academy.castos.com/
Castos, private podcast: https://academy.castos.com/private/
Castos, website: Castos.com/
Castos, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/castos
Clubhouse video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8729ZpWpmIw
On this episode of the Audience podcast, Stuart talks about creating podcasts and episodes with narratives. Narrative podcasts have their own format and their own style but are not limiting within the narrative format. Stuart explains what makes a narrative podcast different from an interview podcasts and how to craft one well. He also goes over best practices, the pros and cons, and how a narrative podcast can make you stand out in the sea of podcasts out on the internet right now.
If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to Castos.com/podcast. And as always, if you’re enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at castos.com/subscribe.
Today you’ll learn about:
- The art of creating a narrative
- Interview versus narratives
- The pros of narratives versus interview formats
- How to craft a narrative
- Examples of podcasts with great narrative formats
- Understanding your topic
- Cold opening versus a welcome section
- Creating a limited series versus a biweekly or monthly schedule
- Series outlines
- The Bow and Arrow analogy
Resources/Links:
Descript: https://www.descript.com/
Castos Academy: https://academy.castos.com/
Castos, private podcast: https://academy.castos.com/private/
Castos, website: Castos.com/
Castos, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/castos
Clubhouse video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8729ZpWpmIw
Previous Episode
The Creator's Calling - A Leap of Faith Into Podcasting with Anya Smith
On this episode of the Audience podcast, Sam Chlebowski, the host of The Creator Spotlight Series, talks with Anya Smith of the Matters of Belief podcast. The top two topics we generally avoid when making pleasant conversation are politics and religion. Today Anya shares why religion should not be on that list. It is obvious by her curiosity, expertise, and enthusiasm about the topic, why people feel so comfortable talking with her about spirituality and religion. In addition to these topics, Sam and Anya also talk about how she first got started in podcasting, her tips for newbies, and her goals for the future of the Matters of Belief podcast and website.
If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to Castos.com/podcast. And as always, if you’re enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at castos.com/subscribe.
Today you’ll learn about:
- General background on Anya’s podcast, Matters of Belief
- The beginning of the Matters of Belief blog and podcast
- The public’s aversion to talking about religion (and politics)
- Spreading messages and helping others
- Putting hope in technology
- Learning the basics of podcasting
- Tips for interviewing, recording, and starting a new podcast
- The future of the Matters of Belief website and podcast
Resources/Links:
Matters of Belief: https://mattersofbelief.com/
Matters of Belief on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/matters-of-belief/id1565719966
Matters of Belief on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34PNDTOGw9HuCzpes0nH5j
Castos Academy: https://academy.castos.com/
Castos, private podcast: https://academy.castos.com/private/
Castos, website: Castos.com/
Castos, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/castos
Clubhouse video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8729ZpWpmIw
Next Episode
Growing through word of mouth
Matt is back from vacation. On this episode of the Audience podcast, he tackles the subject of growing an audience in the most tactful way possible. Matt offers tips and advice based on statistics, his own expertise on podcasting, and through the lens of his unique perspective from being in the industry for so long. Even after the biggest year in podcasting, the classic word-of-mouth marketing techniques are still best. Listen in to find out how to utilize it best in 2021, for your podcast.
If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to Castos.com/podcast. And as always, if you’re enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at castos.com/subscribe.
Today you’ll learn about:
- Word of mouth is still best
- Places to find podcasts:
- Give people a reason to listen to the show
- How to tactfully and effectively ask people to share your show
- The importance of and how to build a community
- How to build an email list
- Are QR codes the key?
- How to use YouTube to your advantage
Resources/Links:
Podcast Index: https://podcastindex.org/
Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/
Tom Webster’s Keynote: https://www.insideradio.com/podcastnewsdaily/to-be-discovered-edison-s-tom-webster-says-podcasters-need-to-reach-into-new-places/article\_c8b7e27a-f60c-11eb-8ed0-7fab7c703dd4.html
Castos Academy: https://academy.castos.com/
Castos, private podcast: https://academy.castos.com/private/
Castos, website: Castos.com/
Castos, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/castos
Clubhouse video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8729ZpWpmIw
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