{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How Did You Get That Voiceover Gig? (Insider 207)","description":"Unlock the secrets of voice-over gigs, podcast growth, and insider stories, plus exclusive tools and tips in this episode of Build a Big Podcast ... Episode Topics Voice over opportunities Podcast marketing tips Audience growth strategies Twitter vs. Blue Sky Microphone recommendations Political podcast reach Podcast monetization programs 1. Opening Remarks Personal anecdotes about voice-over gigs Audiobooks vs. Commercials VeggieTales and knockoff of "King of the Hill" experience Introduction to the podcast's purpose and audience 2. Voice-Over Gigs: How to Get Them The story of the Budweiser frogs An ad agency employee gets the gig unexpectedly The story of the AOL "You've Got Mail" voice Recording to cassette, wife\u2019s connection to the company Corona beer holiday commercial A guitarist hired to whistle instead Importance of saying yes to opportunities 3. Key Announcements and Housekeeping Introduction to the podcast's sponsor, Riverside.fm Features: Studio quality recordings, multi-track recording, AI editing tools Promo code for listeners: "bigpodcast" for 15% off Explanation of sound cues used in the episode 4. Blue Sky and Twitter Updates Blue Sky adds 1,000,000 new users in a week Creator of Blue Sky is also the creator of Twitter Comparison to Twitter, user engagement, advice to claim usernames Mass exodus from Twitter Austrian Airlines' and The Guardian's creative exits Use of Tweet Deleter to cleanse old posts 5. Podcasting During Elections Impact of podcasts in elections Audience reach statistics for Trump and Harris via podcasts Trump: 23,500,000 Americans reached Kamala Harris: 6,400,000 Americans reached Reflections on podcasting\u2019s reach and specialized audience 6. The Best Microphone for Podcasting Humorous take on microphone debates among podcasters Advice on making a cheap mic sound better Quiet recording environment Proper distance from the mic David\u2019s setup: using an Electro-Voice RE20 7. Tribute to Elwood Edwards Death of Elwood Edwards, the voice of AOL\u2019s "You've Got Mail" Historical significance of his voice work Recording on cassette thanks to his wife's suggestion Other famed voice-over stories Encouraging listeners to share their voice-over stories 8. Big Podcast AMP Explanation of Big Podcast AMP program Goals: Grow podcast audience, increase engagement, monetize skills Invitation to reach out for personal coaching 9. Closing Remarks and Additional Resources Classified ads for tools to help podcasters Book Like a Boss for automating guest booking AudioPen app for converting thoughts into podcast outlines Subscription links for the podcast Links for iPhone, Android, and RSS feed You want these links ... Subscribe to Build a Big Podcast See Big Podcast AMP for personalized podcast growth assistance Episode Timestamps 00:00 This podcast episode is sponsored by Riverside.fm, offering studio-quality remote recordings, multitrack and text-based editing, AI tools for removing silences and filler words, and creating magic clip highlights 05:56 Share your stories via Mastodon, Blue Sky, or threads. Keep showing up for more opportunities 06:53 Seize opportunities; say yes  11:14 Twitter - Community collapse imminent; prepare to leave soon 13:31 Connect with experts or authors via interviews 17:30 Unexpected success stories The Newsletter for Podcasters Big Podcast Insider - Weekly Podcasting Newsletter \u200b This episode of Build a Big Podcast is brought to you by Riverside ...\u200b Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.\u200b\u200b About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:\u200b This is the audio companion to Issue 207 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.   \u200b Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here \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":"