Niche Experts Launching Their First Podcast
Professionals with unique expertise are struggling to translate their knowledge into engaging podcast content. They face challenges in defining their niche, understanding podcasting best practices, and differentiating themselves in a crowded market. This often involves a desire to share valuable information but a lack of experience in content creation.
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“[SCIENCE PODCAST] The Pools Scientific Podcast The Pools Scientific Podcast is a weekly, science-forward show about pool chemistry, built on real credentials rather than pool store folklore. I’m John Cooper, the host. I hold a B.S. and M.S. in chemical and nuclear engineering, served as…”
“[Historical Fiction | Audio Drama] The Tape Recorder Trilogy Podcast In 2015, a man who has been alive since the last Ice Age bought a tape recorder, and over the course of three days he dictated his life story as fast as he could while waiting for a woman to visit who he believes will finally be the death of him. Here's this week's new episode from the third and final season of The Tape Recorder Trilogy Podcast! Today the immortal narrator shares the small part he played in bringing Isl”
“Your audience is people who like history and folklore, you don't need an age or income breakdown to start. For "market research," try listening to a few similar shows and read the comments to see what those listeners care about.”
“Celtic Myths and Legends! I’m also based in the UK & have decent UK listens but biggest audience is actually US for me”
“Hey! Just saw this comment and If you'd like we could chat a bit and see if we had some common ideas”
“History, centred on thdle lesser know figures from it. People who led intersting lives but would never get any airtime on the larger history podcasts. Just finished my first series, hell of a learning curve but I really enjoyed it!”
“The podcast is kinda like an improv non scripted podcast where we talk about anything and everything under the sun and also it's podcast show that meant to make people laugh cry and touch on some important topics that people don't talk about or scared to say out loud”
“I have a podcast called Turn Off The Century. We’re a movie podcast where we talk about movies from the last quarter century. So 1998-2010. We go back and forth between being silly boys but also we love movies very much and love analyzing them. We have a blast doing it. We all try and contribute as much as possible. I made the music and do the intros, the other hosts take turns editing the show. We have a good friend who does all the artwork. It’s a very fun time.”
“yeah they had/have idk a podcast where they went way more deep into their spiritual deconstruction”
“I know of them from seeing them do collabs with other channels, like the hot ones episode way back, or the podcast/interview rhett did where he talks about his religious deconstruction. I don't actually remember if link was on this one or not. They seemed like people i'd enjoy watching in these more serious settings, but their own content seems to be the polar opposite to that, unfortunately.”
“I talk about dark age myths, pseudo-history, and history using source material from that time and the following centuries. I try to bridge the gap between the gods from the myths and the legends created from historical figures, and to have fun do it from the standpoint where every god and king discussed exists/existed despite the obvious contradictions. So far 16 episodes and has focused primarily on the Norse pantheon and family lines from the sagas, but also touched on the Old Testament lineag”
“Looking for My Podcast Co-Host. UK, Gay, Good Banter Required ✨ Hey everyone! I’m looking for a UK-based queer co-host to start a new podcast with. I’m after someone who’s genuinely passionate about chatting, has a good sense of humour, likes to bicker and wants to build something long-term together. The podcast won’t just be one thing. We will be recapping tv shows and be talking about whatever’s happening that week. Think popular tv shows, movies, reality TV, pop culture, life experiences, and”
“Hey everyone! I’m looking for a UK-based queer co-host to start a new podcast with. I’m after someone who’s genuinely passionate about chatting, has a good sense of humour, likes to bicker and wants to build something long-term together. The podcast won’t just be one thing. We will be recapping tv shows and be talking about whatever’s happening that week. Think popular tv shows, movies, reality TV, pop culture, life experiences, and whatever random conversations we end up going down. I’m looking”
“If it’s something you want to do, go for it. Sure it may seem silly to some, but life is short and podcasting is hard so enjoy the “silly” things. You’ve reached a milestone and you have to celebrate them. And I’m of the belief that any reason to have cake is a good reason.”
“honestly i just joined a small discord server from someone i found through this sub, that helped a lot with staying consistent. also having even 2-3 people who will message you like "where's the episode" works better than any paid group”
“I’ve released three episodes of my podcast (Let A Bitch Live) and I’m looking for advice on communities I can join for learning and accountability. Free or paid… where do you guys go to learn and hold you accountable to keep going?! submitted by /u/Efficient_Sleep6907 [link] [comments]”
“man I wish my spanish was better, this sounds like a cool project. medical stuff explained plainly is so needed, most people just nod along at the doctor then google everything in a panic later”
“- Prepare: gotta do your research. It’s a magic moment when a guest hears you ask a question that required some digging, or you can extend a conversation by “yes, and I also know you enjoy…” for example (not saying script everything, but think of it like building blocks, you need as many blocks as you can get) - Weird questions: (extending the advice from above) have a few on hand. I have a couple of quick questions that I ask everyone, that are purely for this like “what’s your most used app on”
“Make sure you prep for it, know the kind of questions that you want to ask, and how you're going to use the audio. Is it a conversation? Will you be cutting together as if they're the only one telling the story? Nothing will get an interviewee on your side like asking a good question Otherwise, you will want to make sure you get written permission to use their recording (in the form of a release, preferably), and that they are comfortable during the interview (chair, temperature, water,”
“Think back to the first time you tied your shoes, kissed someone, drive a car. It typically wasn't very good. Record this, but know you're not going to keep it. It's not going public. It is a "rough draft" or a "Dressed Rehearsal" or "Pre- Season Game." Lots of entertaining takes practice. Take the pressure off. Press record, but only for "training purposes" and see if you even like it. Then make sure you've got answers for these: 1. Identi”
Podcasters usually tell us what to listen to. Today, I want to know what podcasters listen to. Which podcast episode genuinely changed how you think about business, money, health, relationships or life?…
“I don’t know to be honest I am open to either we can just test the energy lol …now I admit I do not know much about the topic but I am very much willing to learn!”
“Man I been wanting to start one about street art for ages but never find someone with same energy. What type of topics you thinking, something serious or just chill talk?”
“height, it ends with a T. it is not "heigth" it is not like width or length, it's heighT. Also up for debate, but I am team don't pronounce or emphasis the T in exactly. it can come across as pretentious when people hit it really hard and make it chop up the flow of the word being said.”
“Former Cook County (Chicago, IL) public defender here, I’m interested in making a podcast but I wanted to see if this is something people would even be interested in listening to. I would like to discuss myths of the criminal justice system, but I also am interested in breaking down either previously televised trials or documentaries and pointing out the legal fallacies and just incorrect info that I often see in them or see the internet discussing I’m open to any and all ideas of what info woul”
“You jump straight from confusion to stop listening, but most conversation I see from people who are choosing to stop listening to a podcast say that they've tried to continue listening before giving up, and most of the reasons people quit don't have anything to do with confusion. They talk about how they find one of the hosts annoying, or that they don't like the way they handle the topic (too much banter, too serious, etc), or that there's been a stylistic change over time. Did”
“Edison Research does the best work on this with their Share of Ear survey. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luXiCjMpzH4 The last point is the part I try to impart on clients. My catchphrase is 'no off ramps.' Never give a person a reason to tune out. When I took up meditation, I taught myself to recognize when I changed the station and started asking what made me actually hit the button. As soon as someone loses the thread, they hit the eject button. But our monkey brains have so other ma”
“Got a really cool insight into how the production operates from this interview, and learned about how much a small role means to the clinical pharmacist community. Definitely worth a listen! submitted by /u/CAB_Cabin [link] [comments]”
“I am a 27 year old guy from Delhi who's longing to start a podcast channel. I have a job that fetches me 85k per month and I am looking for additional sources of income. I know for the initial 5 years I won't be earning anything from my channel but I was still curious, if I am able to get the views, how does it look like at the top? Does it pay well? Please advise. submitted by /u/Rygar_v [link] [comments]”
“I do not think AI art is an automatic red flag. Most listeners will decide whether to keep listening based on the quality of the podcast, not the cover art. That said, if the artwork looks obviously AI-generated or generic, it can make the show feel less distinctive, especially when people are browsing dozens of podcasts. Even a simple custom design with clean typography and a clear concept often creates a stronger first impression than a highly detailed AI image. I have also noticed that some p”
“man this is the kind of post that makes me actually miss having money to burn on curiosity projects. 83% is wild though i knew people multitasked but only one person out of a hundred just sits there and listens the confusion stat is what gets me. nobody wants to admit theyre lost while folding laundry but then they quietly drop the show and the creator never knows why. you basically just quantified the silent unsubscribe ive tried watching video podcasts and honestly it defeats the purpose for m”
“I paid to interview 100 US true crime podcast listeners to understand the connection between their experience and commercial outcomes. I used true crime listeners as a proxy for consumers of complex narratives. My assumption: we listen to podcasts whilst distracted (exercising, cooking, working, cleaning, driving, etc), and distracted listeners may struggle to keep up with complex stories. My question: Do distracted listeners lead to worse commercial outcomes for podcasters? E.g. lower completio”
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“what's the podcast about? bit hard to get anyone on board when there's zero info mate”
I am looking for a female CO host for my podcast I haven't really had the best luck with finding one I have a podcast show but I don't have anyone to…
“buenas días, tardes o noche quisiera tener sus opiniones o recomendaciones para grabar el audio que será mejor una interfaz o una mezcladora? para tres o más personas, será tipo entrevista, pero quiero sacar de ese mismo video grabado videos cortos para youtube, Facebook, Instagram sin que se escuche horrible submitted by /u/Fearless-Store-6286 [link] [comments]”
“Pivot Point is a podcast about career changes and side projects in tech. Our latest episode digs into the hidden costs of going freelance, specifically how losing employer health insurance changes your risk tolerance. We had a guest who walked us through her spreadsheet for COBRA versus marketplace plans and it was a real eye-opener. On Spotify and Apple Podcasts.”
“I would be willing to work with you for sure. Particularly on our video editing.”
“Yes, I think I shouldve taken that into consideration, I am more than happy to provide a free service for this massive help, I am by no means expecting anything without giving anything in return!”
“Ask him some questions about a famous funny thing - it can be later turned into a clip.”
“I wish I would have practiced on friends a couple interviews before doing my first episode with someone. I was nervous so I just stuck to my questions instead of doing thoughtful follow ups. I learned fast, relaxed and got better after doing a few interviews but those first couple were rough and sound pretty robotic. Just try to relax and listen to the answer instead of getting in your own thoughts while he’s talking and missing opportunities to have thoughtful responses.”
“I’m wrapping up the scripts for a series now. Haven’t decided how much sound design I want in it yet. I usually prefer minimal ambient sounds—and only in certain moments to build suspense, etc. But I really dig how they produced Video Palace, so I’m not sure yet.”
“There’s definitely still a niche community making scripted fiction podcasts and connecting with others usually happens in indie audio drama groups on Reddit or Discord where creators workshop and collaborate”
“Yes I’m leaning that way. Trial runs- like a couple shows per “guest host” and see if someone meshes. Thanks for the feedback.”