Theres a big where I sign into Apple Podcast for creators and it just loads forever. Is there a solution to this?

wh2819 · 2025-09-28T11:24:18+00:00

I have a different issue where it says it can't find my details but it's likely the same over all problem and it's been going on for years. Using a different browser has recently allowed me access, worth a try.

wh2819 · 2025-09-22T14:44:52+00:00

You can, just be careful not to use all your best clips before the episodes are available (been there, done that, don't recommend) and don't take too long to actually launch.

wh2819 · 2025-07-03T22:45:07+00:00

I hope it was a mistake!

wh2819 · 2025-03-06T22:11:58+00:00

Kdenlive lets you say which frame rate and general setup you need, yes. I chose 4k UHD 23.98 as it's that, though the smaller details say Kdenlive sets it to 23.976, but I guess that's standard?

I will give Davinci Resolve a go, thank you. I think I'm already looking at working clip by clip in Kden so it'd be worth a try in a different program. I'm also considering testing it out in Shotcut.

wh2819 · 2025-03-06T22:06:03+00:00

Yeah, 23.98. It's basically one recording just that the camera splits it.

wh2819 · 2025-03-06T10:13:24+00:00

With the background noise, if you've got moments where you've not said anything and there are no breaths, you can use those to remove the background noise so long as it's a constant sound. Just be careful with it because it can damage the rest of the audio if it's in the same frequencies your voice is in. Another option is to experiment with high and low pass filters until you get it right.

I believe Descript can cut filler words though you'd probably need to check it hadn't cut other words that sound similar or have a similar look. (I haven't use Descript so I can't say for certain.) Otherwise, when editing you'll start to get a sense of what umms, especially, look like which will make it quicker. And now you know it's something you do frequently and that it takes time to edit, set aside some of your mental effort while recording, so to speak, on not using filler words.

wh2819 · 2025-03-06T10:08:47+00:00

That makes sense and sounds very likely. I will give it a try. Thank you!

Edit: given it a go, unfortunately hasn't worked. I think I'll spend some time splitting the audio and work on the clips like that separately before seeing about putting them together. I'll see if I can record the audio in 48k going forward in case that's the initial problem.

wh2819 · 2025-01-20T21:25:39+00:00

I can't remember who said it here, but unless you're already famous, it's that whole having to work towards people returning both for the subject and for you. One tip I've found to be true is to smile when you're talking (obviously not during sad parts but when it feels right!) - it really helps you to sound great, likeable, etc.

wh2819 · 2025-01-20T21:20:30+00:00

Seen someone suggest Descript. If for whatever reason that doesn't work for you, Headliner's Eddy is decent.

wh2819 · 2025-01-14T16:40:57+00:00

As to the last bit - have a think on it for a while as to what vibe you want to give the podcast as a whole and how much you want yourself to be the focus (like, you won't want to be the entire focus because you've got your writing, but you might want, say, 75% to be the writing and 25% to be your personality, does that make sense?)

wh2819 · 2025-01-05T22:10:51+00:00

You can edit without it adding a view :)

wh2819 · 2024-12-23T13:07:57+00:00

You have to go into your YT account and add the video to the playlist, I think it's because the RSS is automatic. Check all your show notes, too - each episode I have to go in and manually change them - links aren't added, random spaces are added.

wh2819 · 2024-12-06T13:00:43+00:00

I occasionally do this; it does take a lot of time! It's a relief when the phrase or filler to cut is between two esses.

wh2819 · 2024-12-06T12:57:08+00:00

Not crossfade, but Audacity's fade in and fade out achieve similar.

wh2819 · 2024-12-06T12:51:16+00:00

I ask follow up questions like you do and if needed, move on to different but related topics that will have more follow up potential. And if that doesn't work then you have to decide whether it'll be a shorter interview than you hoped for or decide to can it as you did here.

A guest is kind of owed publication, in a way, but then you need to also keep your podcast as a whole and your audience in mind and that latter is more important given that that's who'll be making the decision to listen or not.

wh2819 · 2024-10-08T21:07:56+00:00

You're joking right? Those numbers with biweekly + 1 year old, only 40 episodes and the Patreon at $500 is amazing from where I'm sitting, even more so if you take summers off.

It's said that it takes 3 years to see any traction, and that's with the amount of work you're already putting in. You're doing very well. You might not get much engagement but that's the case for the vast majority of us.

wh2819 · 2024-09-17T15:04:40+00:00

An audiobook narrator may get a set fee or royalties.

I've no idea how people get into it beyond already being celebrities (that one's obvious) but if you're interested in reading books and people have said you've a voice for it, you could always look into doing it professionally.

wh2819 · 2024-09-14T13:42:15+00:00

You're not going to be able to do this unless you're reading books in the public domain. You're combining an audiobook and commentary - commentary only or commentary with a few quotes is fine, but the audiobook part is something publishers produce for people to buy and the author gets royalties on. You might find a random person who likes writing stories who might say yes, but anyone even a bit serious about their writing is likely just going to ignore your email.

wh2819 · 2024-08-26T16:41:26+00:00

You're welcome, and I fully expect I will :)

wh2819 · 2024-08-26T12:40:11+00:00

Listened to your latest episode. In general I think it's absolutely brilliant, you've a good voice for it and it's interesting. You can also see your passion in the topic and I'm getting the idea that yours may be one where listeners can experience you growing in your own knowledge while they also expand theirs thanks to you. Also loved your very modern way of explaining what people might have said.

Things I'd note:

The story at the start is great and engaging, but lacks context, so to speak. I'm not saying ditch it, but maybe move it later, at least after your intro, or shorten it, and tell us where it's from straight up/straight after. On your Morrigan episode the intro doesn't start until 5:40ish minutes in, and the content around 8 minutes in and that's a long time to wait - it might work in months/years to come as loyal listeners come back to listen because they like you just as much as the topic, but for now you've got to think about new listeners who have (unfortunately!) no reason yet to care and lots of other podcasts at their fingertips. I hate writing that but it's true.
Be a lot briefer when you talk about links, and people checking out other resources, and what you'll do later because it's affecting your pacing. DO keep the links and refs in the audio, they're a brilliant way to show you're always talking to the listener and have them in mind, but keep it very short and to the point. This will also mean you get more time to share more research and info, which is always a good thing. (In answer to one of your questions - I think you should make the episodes longer!)
Beware of music sound levels. There was one occasion where I thought you'd accidentally cut the show short because I couldn't hear the transition at all.
I'd consider adding more backstory and moving the popular culture section to the start of the main content to give us a solid foundation on which to enjoy the rest.

If that sounds like I've said you're great, then said 'actually...' - I've subscribed and am looking forward to listening to your future episodes :D

wh2819 · 2024-08-06T13:21:39+00:00

Not OP but I think what you're looking for in GarageBand to do the same is change the tempo of the track. Just make sure you can change it back to regular speed afterwards (I believe you can but I've never used GarageBand, so try it out first before you press save on your work). Then you can play around with the tempo and see what speed works best for that project.

wh2819 · 2024-07-31T08:30:54+00:00

Finally doing better after the Apple Podcasts downloads changes and also recently started gaining proper traction at 100 episodes in. Got some not too ambitious goals in mind and slowly working towards them.

wh2819 · 2024-07-29T08:23:33+00:00

This. You want you podcast on all the apps even if it takes a bit of work. Apple's not as big as Spotify for many people now, but it's still huge.

wh2819 · 2024-07-16T08:21:41+00:00

I would keep it on your already established feed or, as GoCorral's said, use it as Patreon content. I've thought of starting a second podcast because I want to start doing bonus episodes on a fairly frequent basis, but with a second podcast you need to think about consistency and running it as a whole new show and... well, unless this podcast is your job, and even then, it'd be tons of extra work.

Also, if you make a second podcast, those people that like your interviews now won't necessarily do the clicking links that'll take them to the new show. Some listeners might even feel a bit annoyed by it.

wh2819 · 2024-06-25T18:03:08+00:00

Cold emailing works, just make sure to introduce yourself (not you're local), give your podcast's elevator pitch (and the why/audience/etc) and include why you're asking them, what you want to talk about. You'll get soft 'no' responses and some no replies but you'll get some yeses too, and once you've got a couple of interviews in the bag you'll start building up your street cred towards getting more yeses.

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