Podcasting 2.0 in Practice

You can support any podcast by paying small amounts per minute of listening time by enabling the streaming option in Podcasting 2.0 listening apps.

Fountain.fm's Oscar Merry joins me to explain how this support mechanism works, and how it can make a big difference to the creators you love without making a big hole in your pocket.

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Gift micropayments (small amounts of money of your choosing) to the podcasts you love without leaving your modern podcast app.

Boosts (we'll talk about streaming too soon!) are in-app payments that also serve as a discovery mechanism for shows. These micropayments, enabled by Bitcoin – which can be converted into local currencies – not only enhance the monetization potential for podcasters but also increase visibility for their content. By sharing boosts, listeners can let their networks know about the shows they enjoy, creating a powerful feedback loop between creators and their audience.

Fountain.fm's Oscar Merry explains how boosts function similarly to traditional support platforms but with a significant advantage: they happen in real-time and foster a sense of community. Listeners become ambassadors for the content they love, sharing their support in a way that promotes further discovery and engagement.

We also touch on the importance of actively inviting listeners to support the show through boosts. It’s clear that communication is key; if podcasters don’t ask for support, their audience might not think to provide it. Oscar shares insights on how successful shows incorporate regular calls to action, highlighting the value of their content and the role of listener contributions in continuing their work. This not only builds a stronger connection with the audience but also encourages a culture of support and feedback, vital for the growth of any podcast.

Find podcasting resources, links and extra listening at Creativityfound.co.uk/podcasting

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Things change. Technologies improve. What is discussed in this episode is correct as of end 2024 or early 2025.

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Learn how to stream payments per minute to creators, including setting the amount you want to pay on an episode-by-episode basis or as a default payment for all the podcasts you listen to.

Tasks:

• Turn streaming on and off on modern listening apps.
• See what episodes have been streamed.
• Set an amount to pay per minute on an episode-by-episode basis.
• Set default streaming per-minute-payment amounts in some apps.

Find podcasting resources, links and extra listening at Creativityfound.co.uk/podcasting

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Things change. Technologies improve. What is discussed in this episode is correct as of end 2024 or early 2025.

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Chapters in podcasting are transforming the way listeners engage with audio content by allowing for a more interactive and visual experience.

Daniel J. Lewis explains how these chapters function similarly to a slideshow, enhancing the listening experience with images and actionable links that can be updated independently from the audio file.

This innovation not only helps listeners skip to the parts they care about most but also makes the content more accessible and engaging.

As Daniel shares his extensive podcasting background, he emphasizes the importance of focusing on the audience's needs and the potential for chapters to improve content discovery in the future.

• What is a chapter in a podcast?
• Podcasting 2.0 allows you to change your chapters even after the episode is published.
• How many chapters should I include?

Find podcasting resources, links and extra listening at Creativityfound.co.uk/podcasting

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Things change. Technologies improve. What is discussed in this episode is correct as of end 2024 or early 2025.

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Before we look into some of the monetization options within Podcasting 2.0, let's consider those that are traditionally recognized as income streams for podcasters.

In this episode, Sarah Ferris and I discuss the pros and cons of:

• Paid advertising
• Sourcing sponsors
• Subscription models like Patreon, Buy Me a Coffee and Apple Subscriptions
• Affiliate marketing

We also ask:

• How much can podcasters expect to get paid?
• How much extra work is needed – for example sourcing sponsors, preparing extra content for subscribers?

Find podcasting resources, links and extra listening at Creativityfound.co.uk/podcasting

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Things change. Technologies improve. What is discussed in this episode is correct as of end 2024 or early 2025.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Podcast Startup Sanity Check

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