{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Podcasting Advice from the Bible Belt (Big Podcast Insider Issue 180)","description":"Discover essential podcasting tips, lessons from Steve Albini, and advice on guest selection, marketing, and monetization in this episode of Build a Big Podcast! Key Themes  Audience growth strategies Guest pitches Integrity of podcast content Monetization methods Counterfeit podcasting equipment Steve Albini's lessons for podcasters  Topics covered in this episode:\u200b  Podcasting Advice from the Bible Belt: Insights into using traditional media techniques for modern podcasting. Steve Albini's Lessons for Podcasters: Key takeaways from the renowned audio engineer\u2019s advice and how it applies to podcasters. 34 Ways to Make Money as a Podcaster: Various monetization strategies for podcasters and creators with practical examples. Dealing with Mismatched Guest Pitches: How to handle and decline guest pitches that do not align with your podcast\u2019s theme or audience. The Importance of Podcast Integrity: Maintaining relevance and consistency in your podcast content and guest selection. Avoiding Fake Equipment: A warning about counterfeit Shure microphones and advice on ensuring you purchase authentic gear. Creating Authentic Content with Urgency: Discussing the balance between high-quality production and the raw performance captured in podcasting.  Episode Timestamps  04:57 Podcasters accept mismatched pitches all the time 06:44 Reject unrelated podcast proposals to maintain quality 11:37 Lo-fi podcasting with Shure SM58 mic 13:17 Chasing money may not attract podcast listeners 17:05 Speakers (like podcasters) need to adapt to uncertainty 20:51 Phone calls, screening, and messages left behind 23:42 Vocaster mic and interface for $100 26:18 Subscribe at bigpodcast.com\/subscribe for latest episodes  The Newsletter for Podcasters   Big Podcast Insider - Weekly Podcasting Newsletter&amp;nbsp;\u200b   This episode of&amp;nbsp;Build a Big Podcast&amp;nbsp;is brought to you by Riverside ...\u200b Riverside&amp;nbsp;is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere.&amp;nbsp;Try it free&amp;nbsp;and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.\u200b\u200b About this episode of&amp;nbsp;Build a Big Podcast:\u200b This is the audio companion to&amp;nbsp;Issue 180 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. On this episode, I dive into where the money is made in podcasting. how to get more reviews (and subscribers) for your podcast, podcast hosting, and more.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;\u200b Big Podcast Insider&amp;nbsp;is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode,&amp;nbsp;you can subscribe here&amp;nbsp;\u2013 it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click.\u200b Want more help growing your podcast audience?  Big Podcast Extra - Podcasting Tips Big Podcast AMP (Audio Monetization Program)  ","author_name":"Big Podcast Playbook - Grow Your Podcast. Build Your Audience.","author_url":"https:\/\/podcast.bigpodcast.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/31342457\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/172124757"}