I’m Blake, and I banter about podcasts. This is the place to learn about podcasting–whether its picking out a mic, how to launch a series, prepping for your next episode, or how to take the show on the road. At Human Factor we work on podcasts for associations all day long and I banter about the things I see every month in the association podcasting space.
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Prepare for success
So you want to make a podcast? By now, most associations know they need a podcast as one of the tools to communicate with their membership. But between coming

This just in: Emergency association podcasts
Although a consistent schedule is a good thing, emergency and special podcast episodes have their time and place. Here is what I think about them. When is it time

What is in Blake’s big black BAG?
When I record on location people see me walk up with a rather large case. Sometimes people have asked me “we have 4 mics…what is all that stuff?” My

Faster podcast mixing in Logic Audio
Some people ask me how I can mix shows so fast. Today I am giving away one little secret, enjoy 🙂 Knowing how to get the most out of

On The Road Again
The only thing people usually see and hear is the final product. But just one technical glitch behind the scenes can be a VERY expensive mistake. What can you

When it’s time to call in the podcasting big guns
Trying to do a podcast but it is sucking up all your time? Tips from the pros. Myth: podcasts are easy to produce. Reality: a few months in they

How to attract sponsors
“Sponsors aren’t interested.” I hear this often. Either from the organization making the podcast or from the sponsors themselves. Sponsors aren’t interested. Really? OK. Sometimes it’s true and there

Writing for a conversational podcast
When people attempt to actually write out podcast content, whether it be news, a segment, or just a script in general…bad things can happen. Here are some tips for

Podcast Communication Can Be Easier Than You Think
*Hint: Think Audio You need to communicate with your members, attract new members, educate and inform the public. There are so many ways to get the word out there.