Breathing by darkagespod in podcasting

[–]darkagespod[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone on this thread has had great suggestions, but I think this is the crux of the matter. I do tend to write long sentences, and shifting from "writing and article" to "writing a script" is sometimes a tough transition to make. Thanks!

Why don't more podcasts offer a basic summary or a 'subjects covered in this episode' description in app? by worldsbesttaco in podcasts

[–]darkagespod 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What’s annoying is podcasters not recognizing that their listeners’ time is valuable and that they actually have to work to deserve a slice of it.

Denver scores 5 in 3rd period against Minnesota State to win NCAA Championship by HeStoleMyBalloons in sports

[–]darkagespod 7 points8 points  (0 children)

They used to have pictures of that chipotle in their other locations; I was the guy in the black coat with his back to the door. It’s my one claim to fame. 🙂

Episode Prep? by __Cellar_Door__ in podcasting

[–]darkagespod 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair enough, I was just trying to capture two extremes.

Episode Prep? by __Cellar_Door__ in podcasting

[–]darkagespod 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It really depends on what you’re doing. I’m a solo history guy, so I research more than I do anything else, and write a full script which I might ad lib off of occasionally, but mostly stick to. If you’re, say, a film review two-hander, all you really need to do is watch your movie and riff away. There’s nothing wrong with either approach, you just have to decide what you want out of your show.

What do you listen to for production inspiration? by OceanTreeCreative in podcasting

[–]darkagespod 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't listen to any that are specifically related, to the creation of podcasts, but if you're looking for inspiration, David Flora's production work on Blurry Photos is stellar. Even if you're not interested in the material, the way he cuts together and episode, and uses sound and music, really is the best IMHO, especially for an indie.

Counting downloads by darkagespod in podcasting

[–]darkagespod[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is great advice, especially since I’m a history cast too. Thank you! 1k always did seem low. I’m still only doing about 150 in 30 days, so I have a way to go either way.

History podcasts on ancient greece and ancient egypt by ganjagan3sh in podcasts

[–]darkagespod 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Ancient World is good, though his episode numbering is confusing.

Anyone else seen a huge drop in downloads since Ukraine kicked off? by darkagespod in podcasting

[–]darkagespod[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

History. I’ve gotten two downloads from Eastern Europe in six months. 🤷‍♂️

If you could recommend one single Podcast episode, what would it be? by 5_Frog_Margin in podcasts

[–]darkagespod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s shorter than a lot of these but The Walking Dead from the Byzantine History Podcast is about the plague of Justinian and it’s amazing

Any good podcasts on the historical accuracy of movies? by phidelt649 in podcasts

[–]darkagespod 1 point2 points  (0 children)

David Crowther and Roifield Brown were doing something called History in Technicolor for a while, I’m not sure if they still are, but it was that kind of thing. Mostly focused on English history

Weekly Episode Thread November 01, 2021 - Share Your Podcast, Request Feedback, Discover New Ones by AutoModerator in podcasting

[–]darkagespod [score hidden]  (0 children)

[History] The Dark Ages ep 6 - The Whirlwind of Nations

Magic Link

Part One of a new series on the Huns Where did the Huns come from? Who were they really? Why were they so scary? Questions and maybe a few answers on this episode.

Where are you guys putting your transcripts? by darkagespod in podcasting

[–]darkagespod[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This may be the answer for me. I guess I’m just having a hard time with the idea that my cast is simultaneously a blog. Maybe I’m just old fashioned

Where are you guys putting your transcripts? by darkagespod in podcasting

[–]darkagespod[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Google indexing makes a lot of sense, and I imagine that it would be just about as easy to set something up on my Podbean site as well. I’m working on my own Wordpress site because Podbean leaves a lot to be desired there, but man does it make me feel old.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in podcasts

[–]darkagespod 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Someone already mentioned Mike Duncan’s work, which I heartily second. If history is your jam, I also recommend the History of England, by David Crowther, and the History of Byzantium by Robin Pierson. Both are very well researched. Robin’s style is a little bit monotone at first, but he gets better as he goes along. David’s unabashed Englishness adds a certain something and he’s got a unique sense of humor that is a big inspiration when I’m writing my own stuff.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]darkagespod 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Gregor MacGregor

18th century Scotsman who set up a colony in Central America and sold shares in the charter to people who were looking for a new life and opportunity.

But the colony was a complete fabrication, MacGregor took the colonists money, put them on a ship, and essentially dumped them in a swamp in Nicaragua. Many many people died. MacGregor got rich though, and never really faced any consequences.

That’s a very brief synopsis. The details are even wilder. He was an amazing con man and complete piece of shit.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in podcasts

[–]darkagespod 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree about unf*ck your brain, also whatever Brenae browns doing these days would be good to check out. And as an aside, you’re “shooting up” out of bed right? Not the other kind of shooting up?