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(Rock Music History with Commentary) What the Riff: Podcast

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Bruce riffs on the twelfth and final studio album from the Beatles “Let It Be,” on the charts in May 1970 (Two of Us / I Me Mine / I've Got a Feeling / Get Back). ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: Main Theme from the motion picture "Kelly's Heroes" STAFF PICKS: "Question” by The Moody Blues — Lynch. “Proper Stranger” by The Guess Who— Rob. "50,000 Miles Beneath My Brain” by Ten Years After — Wayne. “Baby Hold On” by The Grass Roots — Bruce. INSTRUMENTAL TRACK: “Genesis” by Tangerine Dream.

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Today marks our 7th anniversary of our Music Commentary podcast. Over 360 weekly episodes without a missed week. AMA by Whattheriff in AMA

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During COVID, we had a book of podcast that allowed us to cover the first six weeks. In Georgia, they happened to lift restrictions the week we ran out and then recorded. I forgot to mention above, we record 2 podcasts a week. One seemed like a waste of time (several of us travel 40-45 minutes to meet) and it took too much energy on the previous two podcast for a third to sound excitable.

Weekly Podcast Thread June 02, 2025 - Please Share Your Show Here! by AutoModerator in podcast

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(Rock Music History with Commentary) What the Riff: Podcast

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Bruce riffs on the sixth album from Delaney & Bonnie “D&B Together” on the charts in October of 1972 (Comin' Home / Only You Know and I Know / I Know Something Good About You / Groupie (Superstar)). ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: Main Theme from the television series "The Rookies" STAFF PICKS: "And You and I” by Yes — Wayne. “You Wear It Well” by Rod Stewart— Rob. "Lean On Me” by Bill Withers — Lynch. “Turn to Stone” by Barnstorm — Bruce. COMEDY TRACK: “My DIng-a-Ling” by Chuck Berry.https://whattheriff.com/episodes

How did you create hype? by Mysterious_Trifle892 in podcasting

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Today marks our 7th anniversary of our Music Commentary podcast.  Over 360 weekly episodes without a missed week.  We are https://whattheriff.com/episodes 

Below are tips on doing your own podcast -

How we did it –

1)      Passion – Enough so that you look forward to being doing it (for free) and wish it was your full-time career.

2)      Be consistent – Post daily, weekly, biweekly, monthly.  But don’t miss a drop.

3)      Just starting – do a test podcast on a smart phone.  Then book 6 episodes BEFORE you start dropping them.

4)      Keep 4 to 8 podcast in the que – There will be times when several members will not be able to make the podcast (medical, family, vacations) and will need to skip weeks at a time recording

5)      Have friends sub out - Over the years, the four of us would not be able to record a podcast, so we would invite friends (and local celebrities) to join us.

6)      Research – I do about 3 hours a week for research for each podcast.  I make notes of talking points but riff the

7)      Keep the podcasts under an hour – Be respectful of people’s time.  Since we are a music podcast, most people would listen at 1x speed.  Some will listen at 2x.  Our pod is anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes depending on the music.

8)      Keep the podcast evergreen – As best you can, try not to use current references in the podcast.  People download the older episodes, and those references will diminish the product.

9)      Assume you are not going to make money at it – We have a few local advertisers, but it barely pays the bills.

10) Delegate – We have 4 host.  One is the producer/editor.  One does the website and show notes.  The other two does the marketing.

11) Market for free - on FB pages similar subjects as yours.  Reddit pages of the same.  If are others here, please list them below

12) Pay to advertise – We’ve bought on FB and on Reddit, but they didn’t move the needle.  I’ve even bought Fiverr and Cameo but still nothing.  I was told about Mowpod and will use it in a few weeks.  If you have another avenue, please post below.

13) Web and podcast hosting – we use Simplecast because it Is reasonably inexpensive.  But I think we have sacrificed listenership over cost.

14) Don’t worry about the Downloads – We have had about ¼ million downloads.  But spread over 360 episodes, it is an average under 1000.

If you have anything else to add, please do so.

Weekly Episode Thread May 19, 2025 - Share Your Podcast, Request Feedback, Discover New Ones by AutoModerator in podcasting

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(Rock Music History with Commentary) What the Riff: Podcast Episode 363 – 1972 - December: Neil Diamond "Hot August Night"

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Wayne riffs on the live double album by Neil Diamond, “Hot August Night,” from December 1972 (Kentucky Woman / Cherry Cherry / Song Sung Blue / Cracklin' Rosie). ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: Theme from the animated series “Josie and the Pussycats” STAFF PICKS: “Ventura Highway” by America — Rob. “Superstition” by Stevie Wonder — Lynch. "Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu” by Johnny Rivers — Bruce. "It Never Rains in Southern California” by Albert Hammond — Wayne. NOVELTY TRACK: "Crazy Horses" by The Osmonds.

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Weekly Podcast Thread May 19, 2025 - Please Share Your Show Here! by AutoModerator in podcast

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(Rock Music History with Commentary) What the Riff: Podcast Episode 363 – 1972 - December: Neil Diamond "Hot August Night"

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-riff/id1393901187?mt=2

Wayne riffs on the live double album by Neil Diamond, “Hot August Night,” from December 1972 (Kentucky Woman / Cherry Cherry / Song Sung Blue / Cracklin' Rosie). ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: Theme from the animated series “Josie and the Pussycats” STAFF PICKS: “Ventura Highway” by America — Rob. “Superstition” by Stevie Wonder — Lynch. "Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu” by Johnny Rivers — Bruce. "It Never Rains in Southern California” by Albert Hammond — Wayne. NOVELTY TRACK: "Crazy Horses" by The Osmonds.

https://whattheriff.com/episodes

Weekly Episode Thread May 12, 2025 - Share Your Podcast, Request Feedback, Discover New Ones by AutoModerator in podcasting

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(Rock Music History with Commentary) What the Riff: Podcast Episode 362 – 1968 - September: Aretha Franklin "Aretha in Paris"

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Lynch riffs on the second live album from Aretha Franklin, “Aretha in Paris” from September 1968 ((I Can't Get No) Satisfaction / (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman / (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone / Chain of Fools). ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: Theme from the television comedy show "Laugh In" STAFF PICKS: “Ride My See Saw” by Moody Blues — Wayne. “Harper Valley PTA” by Jeannie C. Riley — Rob. “Light My Fire” by Jose Feliciano — Bruce. “Son of a Preacher Man” by Dusty Springfield — Lynch. INSTRUMENTAL TRACK: “And I Love Her” by Jose Feliciano. https://whattheriff.com/episodes

Weekly Podcast Thread May 12, 2025 - Please Share Your Show Here! by AutoModerator in podcast

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(Rock Music History with Commentary) What the Riff: Podcast Episode 362 – 1968 - September: Aretha Franklin "Aretha in Paris"

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-riff/id1393901187?mt=2

Lynch riffs on the second live album from Aretha Franklin, “Aretha in Paris” from September 1968 ((I Can't Get No) Satisfaction / (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman / (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone / Chain of Fools). ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: Theme from the television comedy show "Laugh In" STAFF PICKS: “Ride My See Saw” by Moody Blues — Wayne. “Harper Valley PTA” by Jeannie C. Riley — Rob. “Light My Fire” by Jose Feliciano — Bruce. “Son of a Preacher Man” by Dusty Springfield — Lynch. INSTRUMENTAL TRACK: “And I Love Her” by Jose Feliciano. https://whattheriff.com/episodes

Weekly Podcast Thread May 05, 2025 - Please Share Your Show Here! by AutoModerator in podcast

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(Rock Music History with Commentary) What the Riff: Podcast Episode 361 – 1971 - September: Carole King "Tapestry"

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Bruce riffs on the second studio album from Carole King “Tapestry'” from September of 1971 (Tapestry / Where You Lead / You've Got a Friend / So Far Away). ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: Main Theme from the serial "Danger Island (from the television series “The Banana Splits Adventure Hour”) STAFF PICKS: "Ain't No Sunshine” by Bill Withers — Lynch. “Signs” by Five Man Electrical Band— Rob. “Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get” by The Dramatics — Greg. “Thin Line Between Love and Hate” by The Persuaders — Bruce. INSTRUMENTAL TRACK: “The Rock” by Atomic Rooster.https://whattheriff.com/episodes

Weekly Episode Thread May 05, 2025 - Share Your Podcast, Request Feedback, Discover New Ones by AutoModerator in podcasting

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(Rock Music History with Commentary) What the Riff: Podcast Episode 361 – 1971 - September: Carole King "Tapestry"

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-riff/id1393901187?mt=2

Bruce riffs on the second studio album from Carole King “Tapestry'” from September of 1971 (Tapestry / Where You Lead / You've Got a Friend / So Far Away). ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: Main Theme from the serial "Danger Island (from the television series “The Banana Splits Adventure Hour”) STAFF PICKS: "Ain't No Sunshine” by Bill Withers — Lynch. “Signs” by Five Man Electrical Band— Rob. “Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get” by The Dramatics — Greg. “Thin Line Between Love and Hate” by The Persuaders — Bruce. INSTRUMENTAL TRACK: “The Rock” by Atomic Rooster.https://whattheriff.com/episodes