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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“Earlier this year, I started an audio-only podcast focused on the crossroads of true crime and southern folklore. The format I've settled on is a collection of three cases or stories on a single theme (e.g. Three Southern serial killers who kept killing behind bars,…”
“Finding a cohost can be tough. Since you're a therapist, maybe reaching out through local therapist networks or online forums could help. You might find someone who shares your vibe. Also, think about using social media groups related to mental health. People are often looking for similar projects. A light and humorous take on self-help sounds like a fun angle!”
“At open mic last night I passed out stickers I had made on StickerMule . I think a handout gets people more people interested and even reminds them to check it out later.”
“book review angle sounds like a solid way to keep it from getting too heavy. you could do a segment where you roast the worst self-help advice you've ever read, that'd be fun hope you two link up, austin's got enough weird energy to fuel a whole season”
I’m in Austin, have a masters degree in counseling and help clients daily (not licensed), and have experience teaching and public speaking, plus have my own show (looking at a fictional book…
“Sorry if this post is not allowed. I’ve just been looking for a cohost forever. I’m a therapist and wanting to join with another mental health professional. My initial idea was to review self-help books but also keep it light and humorous, if possible. But am also open to other subjects and formats. I’m located in Austin, Texas - but open to people in other areas, too. submitted by /u/sleazypomeranian [link] [comments]”
“I am just starting the podcast and in the spirit of team work and colaboration those are details I will discuss with my co-host and we can decide together what works best for both of us.”
“I use rss.com and love the community and technical support there. They make it very simple. I just upgraded to the Pro plan from plus so I can start a second podcast. Let me know if you have any questions I’d be happy to talk about my experience.”
“It's a podcast for emergency responders. It's me and my good friend who is an anesthesiologist, I was a medic in the military we worked the Streets of Philadelphia. We met in college 20 plus years ago when we were both paramedics. We've been through kids divorces all kinds of things together. He leans a little to the right; I lean a little to the left - so we get into some interesting debates. We talk about things in our life and War stories of working as a medic, Medical School pare”
“I have been studying and researching mental health and psychology on and off for over a decade and currently becoming a mental health coach but this is not meant to be a self help podcast or one where we treat it. It's simply a platform for guests to share their own experiences and, as far as the hosts go, I am going for a "deep conversation between friends, over coffee."”
“sounds like a cool concept, weaving mental health into pop culture talk is pretty underexplored. quick question though, what's your own background with the mental health side of things”
I am starting a podcast which blends mental health and self improvement with TV and movies and am in search of a co-host. I am looking for someone who is good at…
“I run a history channel that is technically 6 years old, but for the first 5 years, I constantly changed my niche. Three months ago, I finally locked into the specific niche I am deeply passionate about: deep-dive history and podcasts. Since the shift, I have uploaded around 20 videos and have an audience base of 1,364 followers. Here is my background: I actually had my channel qualified for the Partner Program about 1.5 years ago. However, I completely stopped uploading videos because, honestly”
“I’m trying to setup my first episode on riverside but need help to edit it submitted by /u/KingHolden_92 [link] [comments]”
“It could be! Honestly, I’ve got the audio equipment…and I’ve tooled around with it/figured it out…video/visuals much less so”
“are you thinking video or audio only? that changes who'd be a good fit pretty significantly, especially with the fashion/modeling angle where visuals matter a lot”
“I'm into a lot of those same things, but I am not looking for a permanent co-host. If you'd like to be a guest, make me a pitch on what's on your mind and what you'd like to talk about, and in return, we'll make a sample that you can share with others in order to show off your personality a bit.”
That makes so much sense, I haven’t tried doing it but now that you’ve mentioned it, I’ll think over that, thanks!
“This is actually a very good advice, I don’t want to impulsively start something with someone and then regret if anything goes downhill later.”
“oh this sounds right up my alley, i'm a graphic designer so i could totally help with any visual branding if we click”
“Hey! I’m looking to connect with people who already have a podcast with a queer, alternative, fashion/modeling, and open-minded vibe and might be looking for a co-host. Or, if you’ve ever wanted to start one, I’d be down to build something from scratch. I’m thinking something fun and conversational where we can talk about LGBTQ+ culture, fashion and modeling, creative industries, relationships, pop culture, social issues, and whatever random topics come up. I’d especially love to meet other quee”
“Powerpoint slides with a voiceover recorded on Audacity or Canva works way better than people think, especially since a lot of listeners just put mysteries on in the background while doing chores. I started out using OBS to record static images with text overlays for a local history project and it saved me dozens of hours of headache while learning basic audio leveling. If you want a really weird case that rarely gets covered, look into the 1966 Lead Masks Case in Brazil or the disappearance of”
“Hey so I've done a few podcasts, would love to do a quick chat with you over the weekend if you want.”
“ROUTES + RAICES Hi everyone, I stumbled upon r/podcasting podcast last week and posted a basic question: Is an Immigration Podcast was worth the time? The comments were great! We release episodes every other Wednesday and small (30-sec or less video segments) every other week. Every episode focus on an with an immigration topic, i.e., policy, history, trending topics, detentions, misconceptions, ect. So, now I'm here asking for specific feedback on an episode. This week's episode is titl”
“yeah this is pretty much the reality, nobody is really out there waiting for podcast announcements”
“for growth, i'd post one claim from the episode that works without the link. if it gets a response, that's when i'd point people to the full episode.”
“Solo narration…are there examples of folks with great pacing you could think of off the top of your head…? Curious to hear your thoughts!”
yeah genre really matters here, the general ones tend to be pretty dead
“one thing worth thinking about, are you planning solo narration or conversational with a cohost? that decision shapes everything else about format. solo narration with good pacing works really well for mysteries imo”
“just reach out to local arts blogs or small papers, they're usually hungry for interesting stuff nobody else is covering”
“I started a short podcast show called $1 MRR . Not $1k, not the ARR flex. The first recurring dollar, and what it took to get there. I personally enjoy hearing startup stories and thought this a good way to use my audio background to get your stories out. Format is 10–15 minutes tops, on your phone or computer and on your own schedule. No Zoom, no account, no live call. A handful of voice questions: who you were before you shipped, what it is, the ping, the best moment, the almost-quit, the one”
“tbh the hardest part of a co-hosted show isnt finding someone who's fun to talk to, its finding someone who shows up consistently. before you commit with anyone, do like 3-4 test episodes and see if the energy and reliability are actually there”
“Before committing to a co-host, record three private pilot episodes with any promising person. Pick one narrow question for each, then listen for preparation, conversational generosity, reliability, and whether your energy actually complements theirs. Chemistry in DMs is much less useful than chemistry after 45 minutes on mic.”
“Have you considered being a guest on others' podcasts first to get the feel for it and give people samples of who you are?”
“Okaaaay, I’ve been wanting to start a podcast for so, so long , but the one thing stopping me has always been not wanting to do it alone. I’m 21, a massive public-speaking enthusiast, and have hosted/anchored quite a few events throughout my academic life and outside of it. Talking is genuinely one of my biggest passions — I’m the kind of person who can talk to pretty much anyone about pretty much anything. (I also speak to my plants, if that tells you anything.) My interests are all over the pl”