Best Session Zero Heroes Podcasts (2025)

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Criminals of Isla Numus: A Dungeons & Dragons Actual Play - Episode 18 - JarJim's Level Up Arcade 1:12:31

10d ago1:12:31

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The team takes a break from their preparations for Lil Sauce's trial and decide to level up, but JarJim has something brand new in-store for them. They're suddenly transported to a sprawling arcade full of practically every game imaginable, each one corresponding to a different class and offering prizes in the form of various level-up features. Wha…

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Oh Dear, Not Again: A Marvel Multiverse Adventure 59:46

3d ago59:46

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This time... On City On A Hill... Time to see if we can be heroes! And if you haven't, go check out the prior episodes where we made our characters! Oh, and we are now on BlueSky so come see us! Link down below! Cameron - twitch.tv/CameronPlusDeanna - twitch.tv/1Geek411 Emma - https://twitter.com/iamnotprepaired - https://twitter.com/1Geek411 - twi…

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23 Ways to Build Your List in Just 12 Minutes 15:11

4d ago15:11

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Stop everything. Because what you’re about to read might just be the fastest, most practical guide to growing your email list that you’ve ever seen. This isn’t another fluffy theory piece or recycled advice with zero real-world grit. This is a rapid-fire, high-impact list of 23 real, tested ways to get new people onto your email list. And here’s th…

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Coaches: Use A.I. to Write Your Emails 16:46

11d ago16:46

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As a coach, your voice is your brand. Whether you're helping clients through transformation, strategy, or mindset work, your communication needs to sound like you, not like a templated AI assistant. But what if you could train A.I. to write your emails faster, better, and still sound authentically you? That’s exactly what we’re diving into. In this…

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Session Zero University - Intro to Mapmaking with Chip Watchorn 1:04:10

17d ago1:04:10

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Unlock the secrets to crafting captivating worlds with the incredible Chip Watchorn! Join us as we delve into the foundational concepts of TTRPG cartography, from Chip's own inspiring journey and the vital role a good map plays in your campaign, to essential principles and the different types of maps every GM should consider. Whether you're a compl…

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The Best Time of Day to Email Your Subscribers 9:40

18d ago9:40

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Want more people opening your emails? Clicking your links? Buying your stuff? It’s not just what you write, it’s when you send it. If you send your email at the wrong time, even the best message can get buried. But hit the right time? And boom, your email’s the first thing they see. The one they actually open. There’s one golden hour that changes e…

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Criminals of Isla Numus: A Dungeons & Dragons Actual Play - Episode 17 - Jury Duty 1:16:19

24d ago1:16:19

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Lil Sauce's legal team: Kobold, Goblin, and Birds begin the initial steps of preparing for Sauce's trial. Having no idea how the Isla Numus legal system works, they do their best to navigate the bureaucracy. Will they be able to figure it all out and create the best case for their client? Or will they fail dramatically leaving Sauce to suffer the c…

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I Sent An Email Every Day For 5 Years. This Is What Happened... 18:42

25d ago18:42

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What happens if you send an email every single day for over 10 years? People think it’s crazy. They say you’ll burn out, annoy everyone, or run out of things to say. But I did it anyway, seven days a week, no breaks, and the results shocked me. I made millions. Built a loyal audience. And turned email into my biggest growth engine. But more than th…

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How Benita Made $20,000 in Just ONE Launch 26:03

1M ago26:03

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Writing emails is one thing. Turning them into a $20K launch machine? That’s next level. Benita Königbauer, a tax advisor and author, was stuck in the hustle—chasing clients, juggling work, and hitting a ceiling. Her business depended on her constant presence, and when life got hectic, income dropped. But in just a few months, Benita flipped the sc…

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Criminals of Isla Numus: A Dungeons & Dragons Actual Play - Episode 16 - Kobold, Goblin, Bird Attorneys at Law 55:29

1M ago55:29

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The gang is about to face one of their biggest challenges as they return home: THE LAW! As they arrive at their base, Lil Sauce gets arrested by a SWAT team of guards! What crime did he commit? Perhaps some recent activity the team committed has finally come back to bite them? What will the rest of the crew do to absolve him? Or perhaps they'll bus…

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The ONE Way to Grow Your List as Big As You Want 11:40

1M ago11:40

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Imagine a magic machine. You drop in $100 on one side, and boom, a $1,000 pops out the other. Would you stop at one hundred bucks? Of course not. You’d pour in every dollar you could get your hands on. It’s not a dream. It’s not a gimmick. It’s a proven system that turns strangers into subscribers, and subscribers into sales on autopilot. Keep read…

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Session Zero University Book Club - Obojima: Into the Tall Grass by 1985 Games 1:39:42

1M ago1:39:42

1:39:42

Join us for the first ever installment of the Session Zero University's Book Club, a place where we grab a piece of TTRPG content and take a deep dive into it, discussing how it works and the exciting elements we're excited to try. Today, we'll be discussing 1985 Games' Obojima: Into the Tall Grass, a D&D world inspired by Studio Ghibli and The Leg…

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Copy This Welcome Email Sequence That Makes Sales (Email Copywriting Masterclass) 17:37

2M ago17:37

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Hold up! Your welcome email might be losing your sales! Yep, while most people are out here telling their rags-to-riches story and showing off their shiny success, smart marketers are doing something way better… and it’s working like crazy. If you want a welcome email sequence that gets read, builds trust, boosts deliverability, and makes sales, th…

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To Build A Hero: A Marvel Multiverse Session Zero, Part 2 38:35

2M ago38:35

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This time... On City On A Hill... Cameron leads a few of us through a session zero of sorts for an upcoming oneshot in the Marvel Multiverse system! Join Emma and I, as we make characters and Cameron explains the system! Oh, and we are now on BlueSky so come see us! Link down below! Cameron - twitch.tv/CameronPlusDeanna - twitch.tv/1Geek411 Emma - …

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Criminals of Isla Numus: A Dungeons & Dragons Actual Play - Episode 15 - Assurance of Insurance 1:05:30

2M ago1:05:30

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The gang receives a nice compensation of 10.000 gold pieces for defeating the demonic puppet Raku and saving Trinket Square's missing children. They say their goodbyes to Mr. McGriddle and head out to find their next money-making venture amidst the city. What will they find? What opportunities and ideas await them? Will they get involved in the Hor…

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GDPR Compliant Email Marketing - What You Need to Know 12:41

2M ago12:41

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Let’s be honest, nobody wakes up excited to read about GDPR. It sounds like one of those soul-draining regulations made by a group of grumpy, bearded men in a dimly lit room, plotting ways to make online marketing harder. But here’s the real deal: GDPR isn’t here to ruin your business. It’s here to stop those annoying spam calls, dodgy emails, and …

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AI Writes $Million Emails for Maggie Giele (Steal This Strategy) 32:21

2M ago32:21

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Imagine waking up to find that AI has written high-converting, revenue-generating emails for you... without you lifting a finger. Sounds like a futuristic dream, right? Well, for Maggie Giele, it’s already a reality. AI isn’t just a buzzword in business anymore, it’s a full-blown game-changer. And today, we’re pulling back the curtain on how she’s …

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TFIA Issue #10 - 4 Ways to Make Your Audio Podcast Sound Dated (Potentially). 2:26

2M ago2:26

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The Future IS Audio newsletter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/4-ways-make-your-audio-podcast-sound-dated-josh-liston-yypjc 4 Ways to Make Your Audio Podcast Sound Dated (Potentially). Cliffhanger-Openers to every episode of your show. These can be great, but most often are not. Adding Background Music to every segment of the production…

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TFIA Issue #9 - Podcast Growth is "Straightforward", Just Be A Guest On Other Shows. 2:53

2M ago2:53

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The Future IS Audio newsletter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/podcast-growth-straightforward-just-guest-other-shows-josh-liston-5bwbc/ TL;DR: Guesting on other Podcasts is amazing and you should definitely jump on the majority of opportunities to do so, but don't let your success or lack thereof getting booked define your value as a Po…

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Criminals of Isla Numus: A Dungeons & Dragons Actual Play - Episode 14 - The Spiral Staircase 1:15:43

2M ago1:15:43

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The fight with the alleged "McGriddle" begins as the group has him trapped in his home base: the old clock tower. Unfortunately, for them, they're fighting him on in his own turf filled with the puppet strings McGriddle swings and manipulates to keep him hidden amidst the magical darkness he casts over the area. Will the group see through his shado…

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To Build A Hero: A Marvel Multiverse Session Zero, Part 1 31:29

2M ago31:29

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This time... On City On A Hill... Cameron leads a few of us through a session zero of sorts for an upcoming oneshot in the Marvel Multiverse system! Join Emma and I, as we make characters and Cameron explains the system! Oh, and we are now on BlueSky so come see us! Link down below! Cameron - twitch.tv/CameronPlusDeanna - twitch.tv/1Geek411 Emma - …

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10 Creative Lead Magnet Ideas That Bring in Buyers 20:23

2M ago20:23

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So you’ve been told to create a lead magnet. You’ve spent hours putting together a free guide, a checklist, or a PDF. And what happens? A flood of new subscribers! But then… crickets. They never buy. Here’s the brutal truth: Most lead magnets attract freebie seekers, not actual buyers. But what if your lead magnet could do more? What if it could br…

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Session Zero University - Worldbuilding 101 with Doug Grosser 1:11:59

2M ago1:11:59

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Wanting to create your own world full of thriving cultures, intriguing locations, interesting mechanics, and clever characters but you're struggling to figure out HOW? Well, you've come to the right place. Teaching Assistant Doug Grosser assists us in delving into the vast world of worldbuilding to share with us the structure of design, the methods…

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How to Use Storytelling in Your Emails to Get a 22% Higher Open Rate 20:17

2M ago20:17

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If you're tired of sending emails that get ignored, you’re not alone. The inbox is a battlefield, and grabbing attention is harder than ever. But what if there was a simple trick that could make people want to open your emails? And not just open them - read them, click on them, and actually buy from them? The secret? Storytelling. Yes, using storie…

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Criminals of Isla Numus: A Dungeons & Dragons Actual Play - Episode 13 - The Doll Factory 52:26

3M ago52:26

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As the rest of the group finds the old clocktower and heads inside to investigate they find Rorick tied up in a cacoon-like bundle hanging from the balcony alongside the missing children. As they cut him down and start to get to work on the kids, a strange doll appears. Unfortunately, for the crew, this doll isn't friendly and commences an attack f…

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From Burnout to Breakthrough: How Valerie Francis Built a Scalable Author Business 40:52

3M ago40:52

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Writing books is hard. But turning writing into a full-time business? That’s a whole new level of challenge. Valerie Francis, a professional novelist and literary editor, was trapped in a cycle that many creatives know too well- exhaustion, burnout, and the constant struggle to scale. She loved working one-on-one with writers, but the work wasn’t s…

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Lasers and Feelings, Part Two - "Of Software Updates, Space Conquerors, and Exs" 1:23:21

3M ago1:23:21

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This time... On City On A Hill... Lasers. And also, Feelings. Ryan is joined by Bryan, Mike, and James from Geek at Arms to play Lasers and Feelings! Go check them out, and go check out Lasers and Feelings (a tribute to the Doubleclicks), which is a fantastic one-page RPG. Geek at Arms - https://geekatarms.com/ https://bsky.app/profile/geekatarms.b…

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TFIA Issue #8 - From Audio Hero to Video near-Zero: Format vs Fandom. 3:56

3M ago3:56

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The Future IS Audio newsletter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/3-places-start-your-podcast-edit-josh-liston-6jvic TL;DR: I'm an Audio Podcast Super Fan and a Video Podcast Dabbler. Today's Newsletter is purely anecdotal, and I'm not sure what it really means, but I feel like it means something. I asked myself what format of Podcasting (…

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3 Lead Magnets You MUST Have (Get More Leads That Actually BUY!) 15:04

3M ago15:04

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Are your lead magnets actually bringing in BUYERS, or just a bunch of freebie seekers? If you’re stuck with an email list full of people who never open their wallets, chances are you’re using the wrong type of lead magnet. And that’s killing your sales. In this week's episode of The Email Marketing Show, we’re diving into the three essential types …

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TFIA Issue #7 - 3 Places to Start Your Podcast Edit 4:35

3M ago4:35

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The Future IS Audio newsletter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/3-places-start-your-podcast-edit-josh-liston-6jvic TL;DR: Start by cutting some (or all) of the things that would really really really annoy you as Podcast Listener. Not everyone can afford Professional Podcast Editing, nor do they need it. In fact, I’d encourage you TO edit…

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Criminals of Isla Numus: A Dungeons & Dragons Actual Play - Episode 12 - Silly, Frilly Willy 1:16:42

3M ago1:16:42

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It's time to solve this occult mystery once and for all. Where is this evil entity pretending to be the long-dead McGriddle? Where are the children that have gone missing presumably kidnapped by this entity? And why is Rorick wearing a dress? Hopefully, we'll answer all these questions and more in today's episode of Criminals of Isla Numus! Maki (Q…

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The Affiliate Marketing Playbook: How to Make Sales Without Annoying Your List 44:24

3M ago44:24

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Affiliate marketing is one of the easiest ways to generate income from your email list - without creating your own products, handling customer service, or even making a single sale yourself. But there’s a problem. Too many people do it wrong. They bombard their audience with spammy links, promote shady products, and burn trust faster than a bad mar…

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Lasers and Feelings, Part One - "3D Printing and Giant Vacuums in Space" 58:58

3M ago58:58

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This time... On City On A Hill... Lasers. And also, Feelings. Ryan is joined by Bryan, Mike, and James from Geek at Arms to play Lasers and Feelings! Go check them out, and go check out Lasers and Feelings (a tribute to the Doubleclicks), which is a fantastic one-page RPG. Geek at Arms - https://geekatarms.com/ https://bsky.app/profile/geekatarms.b…

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TFIA Issue #6 - The Mute Function Is More Useful Than AI. 2:32

3M ago2:32

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Subscribe to The Future IS Audio Newsletter on LinkedIn. [ No Links Below are Affiliate Links ]. Microphone: Rode Wireless Micro USB-C Lav Mic. .... The Mute Function Is More Useful Than AI (In Podcasting). I’ve found myself more than a little down-in-the-mouth of late, reading and listening to all the discussions around AI in Podcasting, and its p…

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Webinars That Sell: Insider Secrets from Jason Fladlien 1:01:08

3M ago1:01:08

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🚀 Want to turn your webinars into sales machines? You’re in the right place. Jason Fladlien—one of the most successful webinar experts in the world—sat down with Kennedy to break down what’s working right now in the world of webinars. From crafting irresistible offers to nailing the perfect pitch, Jason shares the insider secrets that have generate…

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Criminals of Isla Numus: A Dungeons & Dragons Actual Play - Episode 11 - The Doll-Maker 1:06:58

4M ago1:06:58

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The gang confronts Gideon McGriddle about his resurrection ritual and discovers a heavy dose of dark magic mixed into the spell. Now they know that the McGriddle brought back from the dead certainly isn't what it seems, but what is it and how will they find it? Find out in today's episode of Criminals of Isla Numus! Maki (Quill Smith) - Played by D…

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7 Types of Social Proof - You Using These To Make Sales? 30:40

4M ago30:40

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Imagine this: You’re scrolling through your inbox, bombarded with emails trying to sell you something. Most get ignored. But then - bam! - one grabs your attention. It feels different. It feels trustworthy. Why? Because it leverages social proof in a way that doesn’t feel slimy or desperate. Social proof is the secret sauce that makes people trust …

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TFIA Issue #5 - The Rode Wireless Micro is Going on My Portable Podcasting Gear List (2025 Edition). 4:17

4M ago4:17

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Subscribe to The Future IS Audio Newsletter on LinkedIn. [ No Links Below are Affiliate Links ]. TL;DR: Gear isn’t just about utility, it’s about excitement and energy. If a new piece of audio gear has you making more content, having more fun (or experiencing less stress), and it reduces the timeline from idea creation and idea execution, then plea…

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Fuzzy Friends (A Wanderhome Adventure) - Chapter 4, Part 2: Thanks, I Hate It. 56:30

4M ago56:30

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This time... On City On A Hill... The group begins to explore a monastery that is recommended to them. They also begin to do some self-reflection in a place of glass and memories, even if they don't always like what they see back. Oh and fair warning, this episode does contain a post-show story that is very amusing from Grant's extended family. How…

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Session Zero University - Breaking Free of DnD with Hartly Llosa 1:02:41

4M ago1:02:41

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Players and GMs, are you trapped with a constant stream of the traditional Medieval High Fantasy? Have you attempted to convert the Dungeons and Dragons rules in such a way as to play new themes only to be met with days of work and poor results? Perhaps, it's because you need a new system. Join Hartly Llosa, creator of the Nightbringer system to ta…

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How to Use 'Memory Craving' to Make Your Offers Irresistible 23:46

4M ago23:46

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Imagine if your audience couldn’t stop thinking about your offer. If they felt an emotional pull so strong, they craved it - like a favourite childhood dessert or the first thrilling rush of a rollercoaster ride. This is the power of Memory Craving: a psychological trigger that makes people deeply desire something because it reminds them of a past …

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TFIA Issue #4 - Where did all the Soundseeing Tours go? 3:01

4M ago3:01

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Where did all the Soundseeing Tours go in Podcasting? TL;DR - Your Podcast doesn’t have to be an Interview Show or a Panel Show built (from format to presentation) to enable video production. It can be different, unique, more. In 2012, when I first started ramping up my Podcast consumption into overdrive, one genre that I always enjoyed was the Sou…

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TFIA Issue #3 - 4 Reasons TO put Audio-only episodes on YouTube. 3:37

4M ago3:37

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TL;DR: If you’ve done the work to produce a super polished audio show, then you’re not putting up an inferior product to video on YouTube, just a different one. Audio on YouTube is NOT fake video, it's expanded accessibility. 4 Reasons TO put Audio-only episodes on YouTube: For Increased Accessibility. (Every day at my day job I sell TV's to folks …

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TFIA Issue #2 - Slayers: A Buffyverse Story - Audio Storytelling That Gave Me Goosebumps 4:04

4M ago4:04

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[ Audio-article recorded using the Rode Wireless Micro USB-C System ]. 'The Future IS Audio' newsletter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/slayers-buffyverse-story-audio-storytelling-gave-me-josh-liston-nzgvc/ Slayers: A Buffyverse Story - Audio Storytelling That Gave Me Goosebumps. In 2023, Audible released an exclusive program called Sla…

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