Podcast Formats: Finding the Right Fit for Your Content

04/17/23 • 37 min

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School of Podcasting - Podcast Tips to Plan, Launch, Grow Your Podcast

So many podcasters think there are only two formats for your podcast: solo and interview. Today I share additional formats that you may choose to use with your show. We also talk about ways to spice up your show for maximum impact. We also have a "Because of My Podcast" story.

Formats: 1. Solo 2. Co-host 3. Panel / Roundtable 4. Narrative 5. The Hot Mess 6. Audio Drama

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Formats: 1. Solo 2. Co-host 3. Panel / Roundtable 4. Narrative 5. The Hot Mess 6. Audio Drama

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Where I Will Be?

I look forward to seeing you all; please come up and say hi. To see my full itinerary, go to schoolofpodcasting.com/where

QUESTION OF THE MONTH

Leave Your Answer at www.schoolofpodcasting.com/question

I need your answers by 4/21/23

Because of My Podcast: Dan Kreiness

Dan hosts the Leader of Learning show, and because of his podcast, he was hired to create courses for a company in Dubai.

Mentioned In This Episode

School of Podcasting Community

Narrative Style Episode with Deirdre Tshen of Capsho

Time-shifted Roundtable Episode on EMail Lists

Dealing with Overwhelm Episode

Rumble Studio

Squadcast

Libsyn (www.libsyn.com - use the coupon code sopfree)

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2025 Audience Survey

I Want Your Opinion

I am doing an audience survey and I want your input to help me make this show exactly what you want. If you have a few minutes, I have a quick survey at www.schoolofpodcasting.com/survey25

2025 Audience Survey

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Kim Newlove from The Pharmacists Voice ( prefers 8-17 minute episodes)

Eric Alton-Glenn Hilliard from White Collared and Steel Watching (doesn't have a preference)

Sarah Clark from Kind Leadership Challenge (shares that the content fits the episode)

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