Podcasting is Just the New Talk Radio

I can remember a day back in 2005 when there was one podcast directory. Apple iTunes. If you had a podcast, if you weren't on there, you had no podcast joy of any kind. You would not be found. Discovery was impossible. Some might even call it broken. Nowadays, people are wondering the same thing. Is podcasting having a problem with discovery? Is discovery and podcasting broken? We're gonna talk about that inside this episode of the Podcast Gauntlet where we Throw-Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in Podcasting! The ultimate success for every podcaster – is FEEDBACK! Be sure to take just a few minutes to tell the hosts of this podcast what YOU think over at Apple Podcasts! It takes only a few minutes but helps the hosts of this program pave the way to future greatness! Not an Apple Podcasts user? No problem! Be sure to check out any of the other many growing podcast directories online to find this and many other podcasts via The Podcaster Matrix!       The Podcast Gauntlet Podcast Connection Links:   Connect with The Hosts (and View Direct Contact information Below!)   Subscribe to This Podcast & Listen Now!        Subscribe, Like, and Share Everywhere! Help The Podcast Gauntlet Grow!   The Shownotes for this Episode of The Podcast Gauntlet:   Timestamps for this Episode of The Podcast Gauntlet: 00:00 Podcasting and Traditional Radio Differences 03:39 "Podcasting's Advantage: Custom Insightful Content Over Traditional Radio" 07:31 Radio vs. Podcasting: Struggle for Identity 11:47 "Passionate In-Depth Discussion on '24'" 14:21 Contribute Your Feedback to Podcast Gauntlet   Questions Answered Inside this Episode of The Podcast Gauntlet: How did Bryan and Mike initially explain podcasting to people unfamiliar with the medium, and why do they feel those explanations were insufficient? What are some key differences between podcasting and traditional radio that Bryan and Mike highlight in terms of distribution, constraints, and opportunities? How does the storytelling and perspective-sharing aspect of podcasting set it apart from radio programming, according to Mike? Bryan mentions the low cost of distributing a podcast compared to running a radio station. How does this impact the type of content that can be commercially viable in each medium? What happens when radio tries too hard to replicate certain aspects of podcasting, as discussed by Mike and Bryan? How does Bryan feel about the analytical, numbers-driven side of media, and what is the risk of focusing too heavily on that in podcasting? Mike shares how focusing a podcast episode on a specific topic like the TV show 24 allowed for more freedom and in-depth discussion. What does this reveal about the benefits of niche content in podcasting? How did Mike use the popularity of the 24 Podcast to drive listenership to other shows on his network? What strategy was he employing? What are some radio tropes and tactics that Bryan and Mike intentionally avoid in their own podcast, and why? Mike and Bryan request listener feedback at the end of the episode. How do you think this direct engagement with the audience differs between podcasting and traditional radio?   Links from Inside this Episode of The Podcast Gauntlet: Be sure to follow Mike & Bryan via social media via the links available at: https://PodcastGauntlet.Com === The Blue Baggers Project - Training the Future of Crisis Negotiation & Law Enforcement Worldwide http://blubaggersproject.com   === Equipment Listing === Purchase the Stuff that Helps Us Provide You Content and Help Us Grow! ==== Webcams: The Lumina AI Webcam: https://amzn.to/3LzqIKy ==== Microphones: -- Mike: The Sure MV7: https://amzn.to/3MyCHcO Heil PR 40: https://amzn.to/3yNsUeI Heil Fin: https://amzn.to/3yPHfr8 -- Bryan: The Lewitt LELCT440P LCT 440 Pure: https://amzn.to/3sNSU5X ==== Headphones: -- Mike: Raycon Everyday Earbuds: https://amzn.to/3MC0h8r Cyber Acoustics AC-5002: https://amzn.to/39CEWNo -- Bryan: ATH-M30x: https://amzn.to/3sNSU5X ==== Interfaces: -- Mike: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Gen) https://amzn.to/3wvbtOB -- Bryan: Rodecaster Pro: https://amzn.to/39zdpN0 === Connect with The Hosts === Our Website Online - http://PodcastGauntlet.Com Connect with Mike Wilkerson - The 2GuysTalking Podcast Network http://2GuysTalking.Com Connect with Bryan Entzminger - - Top Tier Audio http://TopTierAudio.Com -- Interested in Getting the Same Super-Cool Gear that Mike & Bryan are Using? check out the GEAR Now! https://2guystalking.com/gear -- Podcast Editing is Modern-Day Magic: Ready to Have YOUR Podcast Edited? http://EditorCorps.Com REMEMBER: You can listen to the EDITED version of this program right now at: http://PodcastGauntlet.Com     Tell Us What You Think of This Episode of The Podcast Gauntlet: Few things are more valuable than feedback. We talk about a LOT of hot-topic subjects inside The Podcast Gauntlet and now - it's time for YOU to THROW-DOWN! Tell us what you think, give us YOUR perspective and we'll be sure to incorporate your input and perspective into another great All-Fan Input episode!     The Hosts of this Program: Mike Wilkerson: Mike Wilkerson Is the PodFather of St. Louis, and has been hosting, producing, concepting and enhancing podcasts since 2005. As a professional content creator, Mike has been making and documenting every mistake in the Podcasting industry so you won't have to when you're ready to begin. With thousands of of hours of business, marketing and life experience behind and in front of the mic and keyboard, he has created a vibrant and always-growing business tapestry via The 2GuysTalking Podcast Network. As a perpetual student, Mike continues to foster interests in Crisis Negotiator Training, Firearms Instruction and helping people to find the next step in their career with an active interest in hunting light bulb moments. — Mike Wilkerson on Facebook — Mike Wilkerson on LinkedIn — Mike Wilkerson on X — 2GuysTalking on LinkedIn   Bryan Entzminger: Bryan Entzminger is the owner of Top Tier Audio, a podcast production company. He's also the founder of the Hindy Users (Unofficial) group for Hindenburg users on Facebook, and a co-host of Podcast Editors Mastermind — a podcast focused on the business side of podcast editing. He loves sharing the lessons he’s learned from his struggles and others he's met along the way so that you can have a podcast that you’re proud of without letting editing take over your life. — Bryan Entzminger on Facebook — Bryan Entzminger on LinkedIn — Bryan Entzminger Via Top Tier Audio