Krista and Christian tell mythological stories of feats and failures in from around the world through podcasting with the help of friends and too many drinks.
At Podcasting and Platforms, we help you turn your passions into podcasts that build relationships. We tackle three problems on the show: 1. The struggle to get to episode one 2. How to get past the 9-month slump once you've started. 3. The overthinking and loneliness of content creation. We solve it by exploring the tools, techniques, and strategies you need to craft compelling shows that create meaningful culture around your niche by changing the metric of podcasting success from downloads ...
Recorded live at Indianapolis's meetup for podcasters, IN Podcasting, Chris Spangle makes a few introductions about the IN Podcasting meetup series. Then Brandon Peters, the host of the Brandon Peters Show @BrandonPetersShow shares insights into PopCon and its podcasting division and introduces Rana Mohammad from The Normies @thenormies . Rana prov…
Listen in on this special mini-training session from the IN Podcasting Christmas Event, featuring Kat and Moni of the Fake Ass Book Club. They have been delivering weekly episodes since May 2021 without missing a week, and they're here to share their top tips for staying consistent and motivated. 📌 What You’ll Learn: - The power of a content calend…
Social media is a great way to promote a podcast, but creating more content and posting it to multiple platforms can be exhausting. What platforms are working for podcasters? Chris Spangle and guest Brandon Peters answer this, along with a question from Aaron, who wants to start a podcast but isn't sure what he should start on. Learn more about you…
Thanks to Indiana University and the beautiful landscape, Bloomington is a destination city. Where are the good spots to eat when visiting for a game or hike? No Dishes: Bloomington uses video and audio podcasting to connect the culinary community within the city while also showing off culinary delights to outsiders. Host Jordan Davis and producer …
Dyke Michaels and Zach Rohn of HarderBrunch are my guests, discussing the unique blend of comedy, food, and community their show offers. They started recording on a cell phone and have grown into hosting themed events and a summer camp by embodying passion and hospitality in podcasting. The conversation covers the challenges and rewards of podcast …
Join us for the first live and in-person episode of Podcasting and Platforms as we explore the future of podcasting: connecting people locally and in person. Our guest is Jeremiah Morrell of the Boss Hog of Liberty, who serves the community of New Castle with his show and shared his lessons on building a thriving local audience. The next generation…
From John Odermatt’s description over at Lions of Liberty: Today Chris Spangle joins the show. Chris founded the We Are Libertarians podcast, which is now known as the Chris Spangle Show. Chris is also the host of Liberty Explained and the History of Modern Politics on the We Are Libertarians Podcast Network.Chris's collaboration with comedian Ms. …
Ben Cannon and MP Cavalier from the 'Let's Play 10' podcast join me to discuss the strategies and ethos behind the successful growth of their podcast, particularly emphasizing the need for community building. Their unique approach to showcasing unlicensed music from lesser-known artists around the world, their take on their podcast's marketing, and…
In this episode of Podcasting and Platforms, Cait Reynolds from "Drunk Mythology Gals" asks how she can optimize her podcast SEO. Cait shares her journey in podcasting and the challenges with social media promotion, SEO, and deciding the future direction of her podcast. We also explore using AI tools to streamline the process and how to harness the…
I speak with Brittany Wilkins, the host of "The Coin: Black History on the Other Side" and the founder of Historians Connect. We discuss Brittany's journey as a podcaster and her podcast's unique focus on lesser-known aspects of black history. Brittany shares her process of researching, writing scripts, and using tools like GarageBand and Audacity …
In this episode of Podcasting and Platforms, I discuss the different website platforms I've used for my podcast. I started with WordPress but soon felt constrained by its limitations. Then, I tried Substack, which I found user-friendly but ran into some security hurdles. After facing challenges getting support from Substack’s customer service, I de…
Brad Miller started podcasting in 2012 and founded a new podcast convention for Hoosiers named PodINDY. Podcasting Hall of Fame Dave Jackson will be speaking, as well as yours truly. It will be held from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at HeavenEarth Church in Whiteland. Get your tickets now: https://cancerandcomedy.com/podind…
When is it fair to use someone else's content, and how? What are some new ethical principles streamers and content creators should use when taking copywritten material to create something new? Harry Price and I weigh in using a video from Mutahar of SomeOrdinaryGamers. Video - https://youtu.be/GPrYPmRQdCg XQC And I Had a Big Fight... And He's In Th…
It's our live Q&A show where you can ask anything about podcasting or content creation. My guest tonight is Sean Grady, host of the Environmental Transformation Podcast. --------------- More Recommendations 🔧 Discover my top-picked tools and services in The Toolbox! Click here and explore my favorites! - https://www.podcastingandplatforms.com/p/the…
In this episode, we address a question from Alan Cogan about finding a clear direction for your podcast. Alan shares his struggle with focusing on the quality of the look and sound of his podcast, but not the content itself. We discuss the importance of understanding your voice, serving your audience, and engaging with your community to create a su…
In this episode, I answer Kai McGinnis's question about cost-effective, low-knowledge barrier-to-entry Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) for recording and editing. I review DAWs like Audacity, Adobe Audition, GarageBand, and others for podcast recording and editing. I also share essential tips for recording, such as avoiding recording to computer h…
Chris Spangle discusses the common concern of whether it's too late to start a podcast, how to get the first 100 listeners, and how to find a good co-host. He shares statistics on podcast growth, active podcasts, and the saturation of different niches. Comparing podcasting to other media platforms, Chris highlights the potential for growth in the i…
How can a podcast support your business? Podcasts offer a cheap and personal way for small business owners to connect with their customers and generate leads. WISH-TV 8's show Business, Equity and Opportunities featured my advice on leveraging a podcast for lead generation, content marketing, and consistency. Watch the entire segment titled "Includ…
Jocelyn recently wrote on our Instagram (@podcastingap) and asked about creating something visual for YouTube. She said that it was exhausting and that she only did one segment. So how important is it to make a video version of audio content for YouTube podcasts? Video - https://youtu.be/_luFwU8JobI Creating a video for YouTube can be daunting, but…
Chris Spangle explains why every business needs a podcast as part of its content marketing plan. 1. Land meetings with potential clients you might not otherwise have an opportunity to meet. 2. Build a relationship with potential customers and existing clients in a more intimate medium - It’s more personal than videos or written blogs. 3. Easily bre…
Audio podcasts are fairly cheap and easy to produce, but the video adds a lot of complexity. Is it worth it? In this episode, I'll discuss the pros and cons of adding video to your podcasting. Video - https://youtu.be/HFX0ItjEoOk Pros 1. Social Media is your main marketing channel, and they’ve prioritized video. 2. It expands the reach of your podc…
We are once again joined by our friend @Gnarles _ from _ Apocrypha on Tik Tok to talk about the resident Elder Scrolls bad boy of Ch-ch-changes, Mehrunes Dagon. He’s bustin’ into Mundus from Oblivion and he’s tired of getting beat up by prisoners turned heroes. We talk about his origins, his involvement in the Battle Spire, and his infamous plot fo…
We are once again joined by our friend @Gnarles _ from _ Apocrypha on Tik Tok to talk about the ancient deity Dagon, or Dagan depending on what city you’re from. Don’t be a Philistine about the original ancient inspirations from the Hebrew bible that leads to dissing on Lovecraft’s personal views and lauding his writing talents while retelling the …
Find yourself a finger maiden and join us and our guest @Gnarles _ from _ Apocrypha on Tik Tok as we jump and roll into Elden Ring’s Shabriri and their connection to Shavriri from Jewish Demonology. We don’t want to set the world on fire… Ok, maybe we do. Drunk Mythology is a podcast created by Krista and Christian, recounting the feats and failure…
The name of the show is Podcasting and Platforms... What the heck is a platform? Chris Spangle explains why a podcast is no longer just an MP3 in an RSS feed. --------------- More Recommendations 🔧 Discover my top-picked tools and services in The Toolbox! Click here and explore my favorites! - https://www.podcastingandplatforms.com/p/the-toolbox/ 🚀…
March 8, 2022 was the tenth anniversary of my podcast, The Chris Spangle Show. Originally launched as We Are Libertarians, it has blossomed into a podcast network with a ton of friendships and shows that have come out of it. I share the following ten lessons I've learned hosting a weekly show for a decade: Listen to your audience Be ready to adapt …
We have breaking news of the haunted rock variety! The Sessho-Seki or “The Killing Stone” of Nasu, Japan has been split in half! This mythical rock contained the spirit of Tamamo No Mae, one of Japan’s top 3 ranked Yokai demons, or at least it did until March of 2022. Now after 1000 years, the beautiful nine-tailed fox demon girl is free to terrori…
Jake Edell has listened to my podcasts for a while, and it has inspired him to begin his own! In this series, you'll get to sit in on my coaching calls with him as he develops his show. In this episode, we talk through what equipment he should purchase. --------------- More Recommendations 🔧 Discover my top-picked tools and services in The Toolbox!…
I spoke to the Indiana Association of High School Broadcasters about the five steps of starting a podcast and the importance of podcasting for their future broadcasting career. --------------- More Recommendations 🔧 Discover my top-picked tools and services in The Toolbox! Click here and explore my favorites! - https://www.podcastingandplatforms.co…
This Women’s History Month, we’re repping our badass and beloved Greek Goddesses. Starting with a collector of names and weaver of tales, patron goddess of Athens and Heroes alike. WHO? It’s ya girl, Athena. We weave three myths of Athena’s petty justice. Gor(gone) girls best watch out for this one. Drunk Mythology is a podcast created by Krista an…
Welcome to Greek Mythology 101! We’re picking up with the A’s and working our way across many a pantheon. What better way to start than with the much-maligned, much hated, and much made fun of - Ares, the Greek God of War and holder of the title, Angriest Olympian. Find out about the many illegitimate children of Love and War he has with Aphrodite …
It’s our 100th episode! Join us one last time in 2021 for our centennial celebration of bawdy Bacchanalia as we take a closer look at Bacchus, the Roman equivalent of my OC don’t steal for Dionysus. It’s our big Roman party, there’ll be drinking, singing, myths, and us absolutely dragging Livy for being the ultimate party pooper. Drunk Mythology is…
It’s our 99th episode! A special deep dive look at our patron god, Dionysus. Dionysus and his cohort of Satyrs and MAE NADS are getting into shenanigans involving a teetotaler king, King Goldfinger, and the best bard this side of a Dionysia Festival. It’s no Dionysian Mysteries as to why this god may be the last to join the pantheon but is number 1…
She’s The Pig Lady! Whoa whoa woah she’s Pig Lady. Talking about the Pig Lady cryptid of Cecil County, Maryland. Best not drive down Pig Lady Bridge on US Route 1 late at night or you might get axed, hoofed, or go wee wee wee all the way home. Drunk Mythology is a podcast created by Krista and Christian, recounting the feats and failures of world M…
I've spent thousands of dollars in mistakes for my podcasts. I lay out what equipment will lead to the best quality for the lowest price so you won't end up wasting precious time and money. --------------- More Recommendations 🔧 Discover my top-picked tools and services in The Toolbox! Click here and explore my favorites! - https://www.podcastingan…
Krista and Christian are bringing you the wildly popular fable of the archipelago of Japan, Momotaro! Listen along as one boy/man with some dank kibi dangos makes friends with a wild doggo, a wise pheasant and a very suspicious monkey to take on an island of allegedly hostile oni! It’s an epic so popular you were probably brought here from One Piec…
A new survey by Muck Rack shows the depth and hard work that podcasters put into their work. What can it teach a new podcaster? Meet The Podcaster: A Jack Of All Trades More Focused On Downloads Than Revenue. - http://www.insideradio.com/podcastnewsdaily/meet-the-podcaster-a-jack-of-all-trades-more-focused-on-downloads-than-revenue/article_c57eb054…
Girls! Girls! Watch out! Watch out! There’s a Blue-bearded animal roaming about! Happy spooky season listeners! Today’s scary fairy tale takes us to once upon a time in the land of France and the tale of Bluebeard, or Barbe Bleue. Beware the stupidly wealthy man with a stupidly blue beard. He’s rich, his beard is blue, he’s got a locked closet room…
When looking back after a few months, how will you know if your time and effort were worth it? How will you judge success? Will it be in the number of downloads? New influence and connections in your network? A second income? Understanding your own motivations and goals will shape your content and it is important to understand it before you begin. …