1000 Podcasters

Being a podcast professional comes with its own special language. A very specific and detailed language. It sounds like English…sort of.

Today I was given a small serving of Humble Pie while on a call with Tech Support at work and I was reminded of something that I need to be more carful of as a podcaster.

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Are podcast episode numbers needed? And if so, what is a good format and placement?

Tom asks: 

Bryan...if it would be an appropriate topic for your Top Tier show...it could be helpful to us if you gave your opinion about episode numbers. Have them or not...format...placement, etc.

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A fire drill at work today reminded me of the power of perspective. Truthfully, our expectations and perspective can shape the kinds of experiences we have. And the same applies to podcasting.

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• What happened with a fire drill at work
• The two groups of people I observed
• Which group I…

As podcasters, we might feel like we’re putting out an authentic image of ourselves. However, sometimes there are things that might be downplayed or maybe assumed incorrectly by our audiences.

Today I’m going to share a few things to make sure the record is straight on me as a podcast editor.

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• An…

“What’s the best podcast microphone?” is asked so often that it’s almost a meme in the various podcasting groups on Facebook. And the similar question, “What software should I use?” could be a meme all its own.

However, they’re still valid questions.

Today I’m sharing the tools I use in my workflow as a podcaster and as a…

Have you ever run an experiment that didn’t turn out exactly as planned? I have - and yesterday’s episode (https://toptieraudio.com/80) didn’t go quite as well as I’d hoped. The audio was good but I was confusing with the content and it was a little harder to produce than I’d hoped.

I received a…

As a podcaster, you may not always be able to record in your studio (even if your studio is the kitchen). So what are you going to do when you’re traveling or on vacation?

You can skip episodes, you can work ahead, or you can plan for recording while you’re out.

I’m doing that RIGHT now.

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Do you like to make mistakes? Especially mistakes in public?

I know that I don't and I think most other people would prefer to avoid mistakes, too. But sometimes trying to avoid mistakes will keep us stuck (another mistake) and curtail our opportunities to grow.

But what if there was a way to gain the growth and learning that comes…

A lot of people spend time wondering what the next month or year will bring. Today I’m going to share my 2020 prediction for YOU.

Earlier this week I was listening to Better Podcasting (a podcast about podcasting for hobby podcasters) and they challenged me and the rest of their audience to pick something that we will focus on in our…

Do you like being rejected?

I don’t. But I know that rejection and even the occasional failure are likely for podcasters (really, for anyone who’s trying to grow and leave the world a better place).

But then comes the question: If I’m likely to be rejected, what can I do about that?

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• What I…