Pod and Pen Productions

06/11/2024

💥 "I've listened to the entire podcast and I'm completely onboard."💥

That's what you want to hear from a perspective client!

That's just some of the feedback Sarah Spence, host of the Content Rebels Podcast has received from the first season that's now shortlisted in the business category for the Australian Podcast Awards 🙌

We're so proud to have made this podcast with the Content Rebels.

Want to know how we went about making a branded podcast that's seen such lofty heights of success?

Take a listen to the latest episode of our podcast, Pod like a Pro where Liz chats with Sarah Spence about the process 👉 https://lnkd.in/guKfiwcy

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31/10/2024

How long 📏should your podcast 🎧 episodes be?

Thanks to Kate from Umina 🏖️, NSW, for sending this question through!

Like a piece of string 🧵 there are many factors that determine the length of a podcast.

In episode 11. of the Pod Like a Pro podcast Nat and Liz talk you through the factors you need to consider. They also talk about the latest Australian research on how long pod listeners like their episodes.

But Liz's one basic rule on length is explained in this video.

You can find the episode on Spotify here 👉👉👉
https://shorturl.at/7R8lw

If you've got a question you want answered in coming episodes, leave it in the comments.

30/10/2024

🎙️We've been busy this week learning the joy of sustainable play as we hit record on season two of the ReNewy Living Podcast, hosted by Mardi Lee.

Through sound and story we heard of the joy and importance of sustainable play at the Uniting Pre-School Caves Beach.

We heard the chickens🐓, and the story of Tiddalick the frog 🐸 , we crouched down to see some native bees 🐝 and named all the veggies in the garden 🥕. The birds were above as the importance of place was spoken about. 🦅

To weave these sounds together into a soundscape that takes the listener on a journey is such a joy.

🎧 Season two of the ReNewy Living Podcast is currently in production, but for now you can catch up on season one here 👉 https://podfollow.com/1765861429

16/10/2024

Listening👂👂 is fundermental when making a podcast and there are four main areas of listening to consider. Liz and Nat tell you what they are in espisode 9. of the Pod like a Pro podcast.

They also tell you why wired over ear headphones 🎧 are the bomb!

You can listen on Spotify 👉👉👉 https://shorturl.at/8GuGK or wherever you get your podcasts.

14/10/2024

Want to STEP UP your podcasting game for 2025?

Now's the time for a professional audit.

A podcast audit is a chance for you to talk one on one with a podcasting professional (us!). You get to tell us:

❤️ What you love about your podcast

💔 What you want to change

😤 What you find frustrating

📈 How you want to grow

We can help you with every aspect of podcasting, from strategy to tech, to interviewing skills and marketing.

😊 Plus we're super nice people, we won't rubbish your hard work - we aim for you to feel empowered and energised to get back on the right track!

💰 We have a deal on at the moment for anyone looking to get an audit - normally $495 +gst, but you can currently get $150 off with the code PODAUDITREADY24

Head here for more 👉 https://podandpen.com.au/podcast-audit

09/10/2024

Don't let fear🙀 hold you back from starting your podcast🎙️!

Worried that you're not an enough of an expert🎓? Are you afraid to be seen 👀or heard👂? You're not alone.

In episode eight of the Pod like a Pro podcast Nathanael Little speaks to Crystal Wong from the Melbourne Schools Podcast about how she overcame her fear blocks to create the podcast of her dreams.

🎧 Episode out now👉👉👉 https://shorturl.at/djQ2P

Take aways:
*😱Fear of being seen, heard or not being an expert can hold you back from making a podcast. Even if you have something important to say and a passion to make one.

Crystal tells Nat, "who am I to start a podcast? I'm just a regular parent. I'm not in the education scene. I'm just trying to pick a school for my own daughter".

*😨The fear of making a podcast is worse than the process of actually doing it.

Crystal says "doing the thing is actually really not that bad now".

*🧭Getting guidance and support can help you overcome the fear that is unnecessarily holding you back from sharing your unique voice.

Asked about the advice Crystal would give her former self, "you should have just done it!".

Melbourne Schools Podcast: https://shorturl.at/bZ76C

08/10/2024

Have you been thinking about starting a podcast, only to have doubt creep in and stop you in your tracks? 😫

💡We've made a FREE mini-masterclass that helps you get over the five major hurdles that stops just about everyone (even experienced podcasters) in their tracks when they first plan to make a podcast.

You can sign up to watch it here: https://mailchi.mp/podandpen/mini-masterclass

06/10/2024

Look at this great video from our client, Bambi Staveley. If you or someone you know is a woman with hair loss we can’t recommend this podcast enough. We learnt so much about female hair loss making this.
The stories truly are all different and all captivating. Check out the link on the post below.

03/10/2024

📬 We're currently finishing off our monthly newsletter to send out later today.

It has podcasting tips, a bit about what we've been up to and industry news.

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02/10/2024

Is tech something that confuses you?

Worrying about getting the right mircrophones and technology and the cost of it is something that holds many people back from starting the podcast of their dreams. But you don't need to stess!

In episode .7 of the Pod like a Pro podcast, Nat and Liz from Pod and Pen Productions give you the need to know information that cuts through the confusion.

You can listen now on Spotify https://shorturl.at/g83Sd or wherever you get your podcasts.

02/10/2024

We're finalists in the Australian Podcast Awards!

This is super exciting for us and our clients, The Content Rebels.

Being named in the shortlist for these awards is pretty important for all Australian podcasters - it's also quite difficult. So to make the list of the best of the best is really something.

Congratulations goes to Sarah Spence and the team at the Content Rebels.

We loved making this trailer so much, we thought we'd share it again!

01/10/2024

Warning: Long heartfelt post ahead

Human rights are elusive things. For some people, human rights are such a given, that almost no time is spent thinking about them. For others, fighting for rights can become a life long pursuit. For many who live on the outskirts of society's "norm" - it's a murky and complex area.

The thing is that many people who are not having their rights met, are being told, through the very workings of our culture, that it's ok. And when everything around us works to say something is ok, it's hard to see it for what it really is - not ok.

And that's why we are so thrilled to have played a part in the making of the CDAH Peers Podcast.

The CDAH Peers Podcast is a space where people with disability talk about what really matters to them. In each episode, through storytelling, we get to the heart of lived experiences.

For us here at Pod and Pen Productions, the podcast started as a series of workshops, which has turned into ongoing consulting (and friendships, let's be honest).

The Pod Squad, as they affectionatley call themselves, are a switched on group of peers with lived experience of disability. They wanted to make a podcast on human rights to help others in the disability space understand, recognise and advocate for their own human rights.

For some people, their disability is just a small part of who they are as they go about their lives in a meaningful way. For others, they might be dependent on carers and support workers for education, insight and advocacy. That's where the CDAH Peers Podcast comes in.

It's a place that helps peers understand their rights, through the experience and stories of fellow peers. But it also allows carers, service providers and family members an insight into lived experience

What important work this podcast will do!

And guess what? Episode 1 is out!
"Why Human Rights are like an Elephant"

Follow on Spotify (video with captions)
https://open.spotify.com/show/2pPRQcih3bOV1dHI5S73Kj
Follow on Apple Podcasts (audio)
https://podcasts.apple.com/.../cdah-peers.../id1767760518
View on YouTube (Auslan and shortened version)
https://youtu.be/Fvi58bJpFnM

30/09/2024

Leanne Faulkner is a serious business whizz. 💡

She's run multiple successful businesses.
She completed her PhD on mental health and small business.
She's an accomplished keynote speaker.
And recently she launched her new business, Rereadable, alongside her podcast Your Business Bookshelf.

Want to know how she does it?

🎙 Listen to the latest episode of Pod like a Pro where Liz talks to Leanne about launching a business and a podcast at the same time, and the importance of constructive information when it comes to small business and mental health.

Listen here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gy95mgXa

18/09/2024

Do you like to be pleasantly surprised😮😲😃?

So do podcast listeners.

With so many podcasts on similar subjects and themes it's important to have a point of difference when it comes to your content.

Coming up with interesting and unexpected topics, guests, and questions for your episodes is any easy way to stand out and keep listeners.

In this week's Pod like a Pro podcast Nat and Liz from Pod and Pen Productions tell you about how to do just this. You can listen to it on Spotify https://rb.gy/1znn8u or wherever you get your podcasts.

13/09/2024

We didn’t win but we had a great time at the Business Hunter awards.

What a wonderful community we get to be part of!

Congrats to all the wonderful finalists - everyone’s a winner ☺️

11/09/2024

Want to get tips about how to start a 🎧 podcast🎧 from someone who's done just that?

In the latest episode of the Pod like a Pro podcast Mardi Lee from the ReNewy Living podcast tellls Nat about how she is finding her own style and voice.

Check it out on Spotify now 👇👇👇👇
https://rb.gy/1znn8u

Or wherever you get your podcasts.

10/09/2024

**Trigger warning: This post is talking about su***de prevention**

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day.

It's not something we like to talk about, but the fact is, more people will die by su***de if we don't.

That's why is was such an honour to produce this episode of the Law Matters podcast.

In this important conversation host, Catherine Henry, talks to mental health advocate, Craig Hamilton about what 'the promise' is and why we should all make it.

You can listen to the full episode 👉 https://lnkd.in/gbMM83pu

On a side note, I've known Craig for years, worked closely with him and call him a mate. He's the real deal, and if you want to know more about su***de prevention check out his documentary The Promise (streaming on Stan) or his book, Broken Open, now available as an audiobook.

Remember, if you are struggling, Lifeline is there. Call 13 11 14.

***deawareness