Remember Winamp skins? Burned CDs? AIM away messages? The Dreamcast? Those weird little corners of the internet that somehow felt more human than everything online today?

Maybe we don’t actually miss the technology. Maybe we miss how it made us feel.

Artifacts is a podcast about forgotten platforms, dead gadgets, old internet culture, creative communities, and the strange emotional connection we still have to them.

But this isn’t just nostalgia. It’s about why these things mattered.

Why people still defend the Zune.

Why some gamers are still obsessed with the Dreamcast.

Why old forums felt more personal than social media.

Why podcasting used to feel smaller… and maybe more exciting.

Every episode starts with an artifact. And then follows the story underneath it. The people. The feeling. The moment in time. And what it says about who we are now.

Because sometimes the objects fade. But the feeling doesn't.

I’m Danny Brown.

And this is Artifacts.

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My equipment:

• RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser mic
• Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
• Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
• Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

• Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization
• Hindenburg Pro recording and editing
• Auphonic mastering tool for audio post production

After nearly three years of quick-hit podcasting tips in under 60 seconds, One Minute Podcast Tips is evolving.

In the next few weeks, I’ll be shifting from this micro format to a bi-weekly livestream on YouTube, where you can join me live for deeper conversations, community Q&As, and real-time podcasting advice.

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My equipment:

• RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser mic
• Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
• Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
• Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

• Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization
• Boomcaster remote recording and live streaming
• Hindenburg Pro recording and editing
• Auphonic AI assistant for audio post production

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Winner of the Best Podcast Tips Podcast in the 2024 Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards.

If you're not using Reddit as a podcaster, you're missing out on some great opportunities. Here's why.

Additional reading and listening:

• What podcasts are much better at the beginning, but have let you down after awhile (& why?)

Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips

Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.

My equipment:

• RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser mic
• Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
• Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
• Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

• Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization
• Boomcaster remote recording and live streaming
• Hindenburg Pro recording and editing
• Auphonic AI assistant for audio post production

One Minute Podcast Tips is a podcast education show brought to you by Danny Brown.

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Winner of the Best Podcast Tips Podcast in the 2024 Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards.

Hi everyone! In this inaugural episode, we explore the critical role of audio quality in podcast engagement and listener satisfaction. We examine a recent Twitter poll which revealed that over half of the 305 respondents consider poor audio quality the primary reason for abandoning a podcast.

Listener grievances include subpar audio, the perception of amateurism, the annoyance of excessive sound effects, and the frustration with easily avoidable technical issues.

We also talk about:

• The impact of audio quality on the listener experience
• Common audio pitfalls that plague podcasts and alienate audiences
• Simple yet effective strategies to elevate audio quality, regardless of budget

Listen now to discover how prioritizing audio quality can be a game-changer for your podcasting journey!

Mentioned in today's episode

• Dispelling the "Audio quality is less important than content" myth

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• Google NotebookLM
• Hindenburg Pro
• Auphonic

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• Captivate.fm
• Substack
• Boomcaster remote interviewing

Be a Better Podcaster is a tips and growth podcast brought to you by Jamie and Jaayne. These are AI hosts - their voices are auto-generated, reading content created by Danny Brown, host of One Minute Podcast Tips and 5 Random Questions.

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Pod Chat is closing, as I continue more in my latest podcast. Here are the full details, as well as some shows you might want to follow to keep up with the podcast industry.

Check out One Minute Podcast Tips and be a better podcaster in just a minute a week.

Mentioned in this episode:

• The best podcasts for the very best tips to be a better podcaster.
• Pod the North | Kattie Laur | Substack
• The Podcast Accelerator by Mark Asquith
• Podnews podcasting news

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Contact me: danny@dannybrown.me

Products I use for Pod Chat

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My equipment:

• Shure SM7B dynamic mic
• Rodecaster Pro II production studio
• Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
• Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

• Captivate.fm
• Boomcaster remote interviewing

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Contact me: danny@dannybrown.me

Products I use for Pod Chat

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My equipment:

• Shure SM7B dynamic mic
• Rodecaster Pro II production studio
• Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
• Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

• Captivate.fm
• Boomcaster remote interviewing

After a slight hiatus over the spring, Pod Chat will return in June. Also, news of a cool way to support Pod Chat from one-off tips to full community membership.

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Contact me: danny@dannybrown.me

Products I use for Pod Chat

Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link.

My equipment:

• Shure SM7B dynamic mic
• Rodecaster Pro II production studio
• Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
• Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

• Captivate.fm
• Boomcaster remote interviewing
• Reel.so audiogram creator

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For the last 14 years, I’ve been involved in podcasting. Okay, that’s not quite correct - I published my first podcast episode back in 2009 on BlogTalkRadio, but then didn’t record anything else until 2016. So, technically, I’ve been in the space for the last 7 years - my bad!

Over that time, as podcasting has grown in popularity both for podcasters and listeners, it’s safe to say that growth has also attracted the usual crowd of experts and gurus that offer their “expertise”, usually for a large sum of money, to unsuspecting podcasters looking to grow their show(s) and enjoy whatever modicum of success they’re looking for.

Now, that’d be fine - after all, everyone deserves to make a living. But, sadly, a lot of the advice given is misunderstood at best, and outright shilling at worst, where they just want to make a quick buck out of a new and eager audience.

So let's bust the myths that these "experts" shill.

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Contact me: danny@dannybrown.me

Products I use for Pod Chat

Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link.

My equipment:

• Shure SM7B dynamic mic
• Rodecaster Pro II production studio
• Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
• Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

• Captivate.fm
• Boomcaster remote interviewing
• Poddin transcripts
• Reel.so audiogram creator

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Enjoy Pod Chat? Leave a review or rating on your preferred app and show the world you care!

Did you know every time Pod Chat gets a new review, a baby podcaster takes their first steps? Help a baby podcaster walk today, by leaving a 5-star rating or review on the likes of Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. Just head on over to podchat.ca/review and do your magic - these little feet are counting on you!

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