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Podcast Local

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Jason E. Norris

Even a small town needs a local podcast

February 28, 2017 by Jason E. Norris

http://traffic.libsyn.com/onthego/Podcast-Local-010-Lee-Ball-This-Is-Rammy.mp3

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 57:38 — 33.0MB)

Do you have to live in a large city if you want to make a successful local podcast?

If that question is on your mind, listen to this episode.

Lee Ball has an important perspective on local podcasting. His community is a small town in the UK called Ramsbottom, and he’s been telling the stories of his community for two years.

In the first half of the conversation, Lee Ball explains:

Why his name sometimes appears to be Lee Nukes?

Why Ramsbottom is named Ramsbottom

Why Ramsbottom is called “Rammy”

Where in the world is Ramsbottom? (A geography lesson)

Why Lee Ball decided to start a local podcast for Ramsbottom?

What it is like podcasting for a very small town

What those “smart motorways” are

Lee’s perspective on talking about controversial topics in his local podcast

Support for Podcast Local comes from the Satchel Podcast Player for Android and iPhone. Satchel makes it easy to discover podcasts produced in your hometown. Learn more at SatchelPlayer.com.

In the second half of the conversation, Lee Ball answers these questions:

Who is the target audience for This is Rammy?

What was Lee Ball’s experience using Facebook ads to promote his local podcast?

Which podcast media host does he use: Libsyn or Blubrry?

What are Lee’s plans for the future of This is Rammy

What has been his experience with podcast sponsorships?

What is better than making money with a local podcast?

What tech does Lee use to record, edit, and publish his podcast?

To script or not to script? Lee answers that question for himself

What did Lee Ball learned from Daniel J. Lewis?

What is Lee’s typical, weekly process for preparing This is Rammy?

What insights and advice does he have for YOU when you’re ready to start your own local podcast?

Connect with Lee Ball online at:

ThisIsRammy.co.uk

He is Salt Lake: a conversation with local podcaster Chris Holifield

February 17, 2017 by Jason E. Norris

http://traffic.libsyn.com/onthego/Podcast-Local-Episode-009-Chris-Holifield-I-Am-Salt-Lake.mp3

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:05:23 — 37.4MB)

“When you have a small community, each person in that community plays a very major role in making that community great. And without this person maybe this wouldn’t have happened. Or this person got inspired from this person. And it just becomes a chain effect where each person is really what is making the city great. And we need to spotlight those people and give them a chance to tell their story.”
-Chris Holifield from I Am Salt Lake

[Read more…] about He is Salt Lake: a conversation with local podcaster Chris Holifield

San Antonio has a new local podcast

February 10, 2017 by Jason E. Norris

http://traffic.libsyn.com/onthego/Podcast-Local-008-San-Antonio-Kevin-Barron-Beyond-River-Walk.mp3

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Kevin and Melissa Barron have just launched a new local podcast for San Antonio, Texas. On this episode, Kevin shares his plans and hopes for the new show.

Support for Podcast Local comes from the Satchel Podcast Player for Android and iPhone. Satchel makes it easy to discover podcasts produced in your hometown. Learn more at SatchelPlayer.com.

Mentioned in this Episode

Beyond the River Walk: Newcomer’s Guide to San Antonio

Beyond Bourbon Street: Mardi Gras Indians: History & Traditions!

Geography-based Podcasts group on Facebook

Become a better storyteller with these resources

December 8, 2016 by Jason E. Norris

http://traffic.libsyn.com/onthego/Podcast-Local-007-Become-a-better-storyteller.mp3

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 20:56 — 14.4MB)


No matter the format your local podcast, you are telling the stories of your community.

So how do you become a better storyteller?

“Practice” is certainly part of the answer. But before you can practice, you need some knowledge of stories and how to communicate with your voice, music, and sounds.

The purpose of this episode is to point you toward resources that will give you the knowledge you need to improve your audio storytelling abilities.

Plus, I’ll give you 7 ideas for telling the stories of your community.

BONUS: The last resource I’ll mention is a surprise. You have to listen to the episode to discover what that is.

Continue reading to get the links to resources mentioned in this episode.

Support for Podcast Local comes from the Satchel Podcast Player for Android and iPhone. Satchel makes it easy to discover podcasts produced in your hometown. Learn more at SatchelPlayer.com.

Mentioned in this episode

National Register of Historic Places

Podcast Dallas Meetup

Around Plano Podcast (iTunes) (Facebook)

Serial

This American Life

RadioLab

NPR (National Public Radio)

Transom.org (articles about using music)

Jonathan Kern’s Sound Reporting: The NPR Guide to Audio Journalism and Production (Amazon affiliate link)

Jessica Abel’s Out on the Wire resources

Out on the Wire: The Storytelling Secrets of the New Masters of Radio, the graphic novel (Amazon affiliate link)

Out on the Wire, the podcast

Out on the Wire, the Google+ group

NPR Training
NPR Training: Learn the Basics

The heart of local podcasting (Podcast Local episode 1)

Tell the stories of your community’s history (Podcast Local episode 4)

3 approaches to using music (Podcast Local episode 6)

3 keys to music in local podcasts

December 1, 2016 by Jason E. Norris

http://traffic.libsyn.com/onthego/Podcast-Local-006-Music-Episode.mp3

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 27:30 — 25.2MB)


How do you use music in your local podcast?

Discover the potential controversy of choosing music unwisely. What is the music of your community?

Also learn how to make unique theme music. No, it’s not free. But it’s worth it.

Then pick up an audio editing technique to help you communicate more clearly. It’s a technical-but-artistic way to mix music grammatically into each local episode.

Support for Podcast Local comes from the Satchel Podcast Player for Android and iPhone. Satchel makes it easy to discover podcasts produced in your hometown. Learn more at SatchelPlayer.com.

Mentioned in this episode:

AudioBlocks.com is a subscription-based source for unlimited downloads of royalty-free production music, sound effects, and loops. Download anything you want, and use it in any type of project forever.

Mark Bologna from Beyond Bourbon Street

November 23, 2016 by Jason E. Norris

http://traffic.libsyn.com/onthego/podcast-local-005.mp3

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 40:24 — 27.8MB)

Mark Bologna is the host and producer of Beyond Bourbon Street, a local podcast about New Orleans.

In this episode, Mark and I talk about his reasons for starting the show, his process for preparing and producing it, and ideas for the future.

We also discuss sponsorship opportunities and strategies unique to local podcasters.

[Read more…] about Mark Bologna from Beyond Bourbon Street

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