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Writers at WorkMatthew PearlWith me on Writers at Work is Matthew Pearl, author of the novel THE AWARD. And I will say upfront that if you are a writer or want to be a writer or are curious at all about writers, this is a book for you.
Matthew Pearl is the author of many highly regarded and best-selling novels, including the historical fiction works THE DANTE CLUB and THE POE SHADOW, the latter about the death of Edgar Allan Poe. His THE TECHNOLOGISTS is an alternative history about the early days of MIT. In 2021, he published his first work...
2026-01-2244 min
ReThinking Podcasting: Deep Reflections for Thoughtful PodcastersBONUS: Preview of my Yearly Themes Episode with Valentin FarkaschWelcome to another special bonus episode of Rethinking Podcasting! I, Matthew Bliss, am usually your host but, as a treat for those of you thinking about what 2026 will bring for you, Valentin Farkasch is back and we’re talking about Yearly Themes over on his podcast, “Orbit For Creators”.This is just a portion of the conversation, and we’re paying homage to one of our favourite creators, CGP Grey, and the podcast “Cortex” that he cohosted with Myke Hurley. Every year they talk about making “Yearly Themes” to plan the direction of their year without the burdensome (and...
2025-12-2423 min
ReThinking Podcasting: Deep Reflections for Thoughtful PodcastersBONUS: Preview of my guest spot on The Sincere Practice with Helen GarciaAfter having Helen on the show, I thought I’d return the favour and I had a brilliant time as a guest on "The Sincere Practice" talking about my philosophy background, my contrarian takes on the podcast industry, and my experience with creativity in entrepreneurship while building a personal brand.I loved this chat with Helen, particularly as she was curious about philosophical flourishing! Its not often I get to wax lyrical on that side of myself on other shows.So, as a special gift for you, I’m sharing the first 30 mins of that epis...
2025-12-1720 min
Sincere Practice Podcast#17 - Is Modern Podcasting Actually Broken | Matthew Bliss & Helen GarciaIn this conversation, Matthew Bliss discusses the intersection of creativity and risk in podcasting, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, philosophical thinking, and the challenges of conventional wisdom in the industry. He shares insights on how to flourish creatively, the significance of building others' brands, and the balance between chaos and strategy in podcasting. Matthew encourages podcasters to embrace vulnerability and self-validation as they navigate their creative journeys.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Creativity and Risk05:45 Challenging Conventional Wisdom in Podcasting11:45 The Intersection of Philosophy and Podcasting
2025-12-1248 min
ReThinking Podcasting: Deep Reflections for Thoughtful PodcastersOn How Podcasters Will Evolve in 2026: Intrinsic ResilienceTo register your interest in "The Resilient Podcaster" program coming in 2026, sign up at ResilientPodcaster.com.You may have noticed that the world around us is starting to change. Economically, socially… there’s terms being thrown around like Enshittification and Late-Stage Capitalism. They all point at a paradigm shift that’s coming soon that we need to prepare for.Podcasting is not immune from this potential shift, and the podcasters like you and I that love the medium will have to change. But its resilience to change and strength of adaptation that will see us throug...
2025-12-1010 min
ReThinking Podcasting: Deep Reflections for Thoughtful PodcastersBONUS: Mini-update and break for this weekHello there, dutiful Rethinking Podcasting listener! If the title didn't give it away, I need to take a breather this week because at this exact moment, my Internet Provider is getting changed over!This obviously makes the podcasting stuff hard (and shows a bit of my hand with how close to release I put these together!)I did want to follow my own advice as well, and make a bit of space for the final few episodes of this year. So you'll be getting two more solo episodes from me in the lead up to...
2025-12-0301 min
ReThinking Podcasting: Deep Reflections for Thoughtful PodcastersCreative Practices, Sincerity and Podcasting for Mental Health (DIALOGUE)When we seek self-improvement, its easy to pick podcasts as a medium for learning. But what if I told you that *creating* a podcast might be the best way to explore your creativity, reduce your anxiety and steady your life’s journey?This week I’m chatting to Helen Garcia - a Mental Health Professional, Therapist, and host of The Sincere Practice podcast & newsletter.I met Helen through a mutual acquaintance in a Mastermind back in 2023, and since then I’ve been following her content creation journey. She has a penchant for exploration and growth throug...
2025-11-2658 min
ReThinking Podcasting: Deep Reflections for Thoughtful PodcastersOn Your Path of Growth & Learning: Your Podcast PhilosophyThe more you create your podcast, you’ll find that you’re changing and learning. It starts to become more than just about bitrates, shownotes and platforms. There’s an abstract experience to creating your show. Something that can’t be validated by anyone but you.This is the beginning of your unique journey, where the principles of your podcast philosophy are growing, your basic knowledge is taking a backseat, and you’re on the path to the growth and impact you wanted to make from the very start.Today we’ll be talking about a phrase I’v...
2025-11-1915 min
ReThinking Podcasting: Deep Reflections for Thoughtful PodcastersChanging Podcast Strategy, A.I. Opinions, and Finding Joy Again (DIALOGUE)Every podcaster knows the struggle of content creation. Sometimes it feels like we’re constantly fighting against the pressure of release as our production gets closer and closer to the red zone of burnout. Podcast Service Providers, despite our skills, are no different in this sense.This week I’m chatting to Laura McRae, the owner and operator of Podcast Support Services in Australia, and host of her podcast: “Podcast Strategy that Brings in Clients”. Being a Podcast Manager for hire, she knows her way around the dos and don’ts of podcast creation for her clients.But w...
2025-11-1253 min
ReThinking Podcasting: Deep Reflections for Thoughtful PodcastersOn Consistency, Validation and Podcast Data AnalysisHave you ever walked up to the microphone, ready to record and not quite sure what to say? Yeah, that’s me this week. So I’m trying something different.And you’re going to learn some stuff today - about consistency, rumination and data science. Because we don’t always need a treatise on the podcasting world. Sometimes a grab-bag of different topics is enough.Let's Start a DialogueThe Socratic Method is best done in dialogue, so if you'd like to respond to one of my episodes or send through an idea of...
2025-11-0513 min
ReThinking Podcasting: Deep Reflections for Thoughtful PodcastersStoryselling, Authenticity and Asking the Right Questions (DIALOGUE)As podcasters and business owners, it can often feel like our marketing is pure tactics. But when you think about it, since early civilisation we’ve been telling stories around campfires and in village taverns. Your podcast is your campfire to tell your story and with the right conversation partner it naturally reveals you and your authenticity to your ideal audience as easily as talking to a friend.In this episode, Rob Drummond of StorySellingLab.co.uk shares a bit of his background in marketing and digital ads, until he had the realisation that his penchant for dr...
2025-10-291h 03
ReThinking Podcasting: Deep Reflections for Thoughtful PodcastersOn Asking "What's a Podcast?" and Why it's Wasted EffortDefining a "podcast" is seen as important to many, but often falls short. In this episode I explain why the definitions often fall short, how incentives drive our definitions, why the Platonic Realm of Forms gives us the essence we need, and how my previous job made the same mistake in defining sustainable remote work for its employees.Resource Mentioned in this Episode:"What's a Podcast?: The Revolution Redefined"Plato's Theory of Forms explained (Wikipedia)Let's Start a DialogueThe Socratic Method is best done in dialogue, so if you'd like to...
2025-10-2216 min
ReThinking Podcasting: Deep Reflections for Thoughtful PodcastersCuriosity, YouTube and the Evolving Creator’s Mindset (DIALOGUE)A few years ago, you never would have thought that talking to a YouTube professional would make sense for a podcast about podcasting. With many of us pivoting to video, all the YouTube stuff has become more relevant than ever. And who better than a YouTube expert AND podcaster to set our expectations, and our minds at ease, for this new direction.This week I’m chatting to Valentin Farkasch - a YouTube Creator from Vienna who makes his living supporting Small YouTube Creators to make their way in the wild west of the algorithmic medium....
2025-10-151h 27
ReThinking Podcasting: Deep Reflections for Thoughtful PodcastersBONUS: An AI Inquisition & What’s Important in Podcasting with Jesse McCuneI’ve got something a bit different for you today - a bonus, you might say! I get together with a lot of my peers in the podcasting space to create content outside of this show, and every so often I’d like to share that content with you.What I’m sharing here is the full audio from a livestream I did with Jesse McCune of Tansy Aster Creative on his YouTube Channel. Every two weeks, we jump on the livestream to discuss the latest events, innovations and changes to the podcasting industry as it regards podcas...
2025-10-111h 34
ReThinking Podcasting: Deep Reflections for Thoughtful PodcastersOn the Harmful Obsession of Podcasting as a DisciplineI’ve been a Podcast Producer, and an expat in a foreign country, for over two years now. A necessary function of having a career in podcasting is that the discipline itself became the focus of my professional development. Getting great at podcasting… sounds awesome, right?However, over the last few months I’ve been thinking differently about how the world is moving around podcasting as a format, the in-fighting about drastic technical changes, and I’m wondering if we’re all in too deep. Whether we’re focusing too much on Podcasting: The Discipline and ignoring the more imp...
2025-10-0820 min
ReThinking Podcasting: Deep Reflections for Thoughtful PodcastersOn Armchair Analysis, a priori Deduction and Growth MindsetOnce you’ve made it as a podcaster, its easy to presume you know it all. An academic with tenure, sitting in a leather armchair by the fire, swirling a McCallen 24 in your hand, ready for any question that comes along.The truth is that theoretical deduction and inference doesn’t a good podcaster make. We’ve made podcasting so available and easy to start, we think we’re all experts simply by taking part.Today I’ll be talking you through something that’s been niggling at me for a while: The collective nature of social me...
2025-10-0116 min
ReThinking Podcasting: Deep Reflections for Thoughtful PodcastersParasocial Relationships, Trust, and the End of Algorithm Dependence (DIALOGUE)There’s only one thing you can guarantee in the Podcasting Industry: change. Changes to the roles we see, the shows we create and how we communicate with our audiences. 2025 has been a massive year for change, and Richard Clark was right on the money.This week I’m joined, once again, by Richard Clark: Founder & Owner of Area Code Audio based in Chicago to cover his predictions made at the beginning of this year for how podcasting was going to change in his Podcasting For Humans newsletter.You were introduced to Richard in last week...
2025-09-2434 min
ReThinking Podcasting: Deep Reflections for Thoughtful PodcastersOverhyped A.I., Human Connection & Podcasting Newsletters (DIALOGUE)Reflecting on the Podcasting Industry today, it’s easy to wonder how we got here. AI rollouts, Social App take-downs, video podcasting as the new-old trend… its easy to think we couldn’t have predicted it. And yet, we have experts like my guest today who has their finger on the pulse of podcasting to help give us a guiding light in times of uncertainty.Welcome back to Rethinking Podcasting, and this week I’m joined by Richard Clark: Founder & Owner of Area Code Audio based in Chicago, Illinois, helping nonprofits and mission-driven organizations drive meaningful change through...
2025-09-1745 min
ReThinking Podcasting: Deep Reflections for Thoughtful PodcastersOn Alive Internet Theory, and Actually Seeing Your ListenersThe online world is a different place, where in every interaction we’re second-guessing whether its actually a person, or if its a bot or algorithm trying to push some content on our plate. Dead Internet Theory seems the most apt to describe a world where we are connected, but not to other people, but there is a glimmer of optimism hidden in the depths for ourselves and for our podcasts.Today I’ll be exploring Alive Internet Theory and how it can help us as podcasters reframe our Analytics Dashboards to better align our work as crea...
2025-09-1012 min
ReThinking Podcasting: Deep Reflections for Thoughtful PodcastersCreativity, Sound Design and Podcasting for Joy (DIALOGUE)When we begin as podcasters, its easy to become mired in the logistics, the admin, the perfection and optimisation of equipment, structure, distribution… It takes a unique individual like Mason Amadeus to remind us to ask, “Where has the creativity gone?”This week I’m joined by Mason Amadeus: Creative Director at 8th Layer Media, Expert Audio & Broadcast Engineer, and self-proclaimed All-Terrain Professional Bodge Technician.I first met Mason through a podcasting Discord Community, and found that he and his good friends had made PodCube - a sketch comedy audio-only podcast that is soundscaped to perfecti...
2025-09-031h 03
ReThinking Podcasting: Deep Reflections for Thoughtful PodcastersOn Podcast Failure, Toxic Positivity and How the Data Lies to usAs a podcaster, you’ve probably heard the term “PodFade” before. And if you’ve been doing a podcast for long enough, you’ve felt the inevitable scope-creep of the work and the fear that you’ll quit.But there’s a fundamental problem what the podcast industry describes as “failure”, and the data they use to support it is hurting podcasters more than it helps.Welcome back to Rethinking Podcasting: where I take a Socratic approach to reflect on the podcasting world, and help you build your own Podcast Philosophy.Today I’ll be unpacking the...
2025-08-2714 min
ReThinking Podcasting: Deep Reflections for Thoughtful PodcastersEmpathy, Introspection, and Rethinking your Podcast Branding (DIALOGUE)This year, Aveline Clarke undertook a rebrand and relaunch of what was previously the 6Star Business and 6Star Leaders podcast after she took a break. I asked her about the impact of the rebrand on her podcast performance, and the process she undertook to reflect on her own by asking three questions.We also discuss her unique interview style that isn’t a blueprint for scripting an interview - instead, she prepares the constraints within which she can adapt and change the conversational flow while simultaneously reflecting with the guest to show how she listens.In...
2025-08-201h 00ReThinking Podcasting: Deep Reflections for Thoughtful PodcastersUPDATE: Activations, Conversations & Submissions (What's coming for RTP!)Hi, Matt here! This episode will tell you what to expect over the next few months with the podcast and, more importantly, how you can get in touch with me to respond to my ideas, and send your own through!Let's Start a DialogueThe Socratic Method is best done in dialogue, so if you'd like to respond to one of my episodes or send through an idea of your own, send it to:📧 podcast@rethinkingpodcasting.com🎤 rethinkingpodcasting.com and select "Send a Voicemail"Make sure you share the name o...
2025-08-1806 min
ReThinking Podcasting: Deep Reflections for Thoughtful PodcastersA Pivot, A Reality Check, and Why I'm Here (Foundational Episode 05)Its easy to start your podcasting journey and feel far away from the top 1%. And if you feel like you can get there easily, you might find the journey harder than you thought. But the key is not to be stuck in the quagmire of the present, but build your grand vision of where podcasting can take you.This is the fifth and final foundational episode of this podcast as an introduction to me, Matthew Bliss, the host of RE:Thinking Podcasting through sharing with you my career, a bit of my life and how my thinking...
2025-08-1514 min
ReThinking Podcasting: Deep Reflections for Thoughtful PodcastersBurnout, Freelance Editing and Finding Intrinsic Value (Foundation Ep04)Many podcasters sharing their experiences talk about "Podfade" (otherwise known as "podcaster burnout") as something to avoid at all costs for fear of failure.Whatever failure could mean in podcasting, anyway.Burnout can also hit the podcast professionals as well, in a world where competing with AI means we have to keep adding more and more to our offering. So what can we do?This is the third foundational episode of this podcast as an introduction to me, Matthew Bliss, the host of RE:Thinking Podcasting through sharing with you my career, a...
2025-08-1315 min
ReThinking Podcasting: Deep Reflections for Thoughtful PodcastersSocrates, Philosophy in Podcasting and Challenging the Status Quo (Foundation Episode 03)Everyone says that we don't teach critical thinking anymore, and everywhere, collective group-think is dominating discussions. This is why philosophy, and particularly Plato's work featuring Socrates, is incredibly useful when we explore podcasting. Thinking and internal discussion is more important now than ever, and what we interrogate and unpack ourselves is just as important as what we're told.This is the third foundational episode of this podcast as an introduction to me, Matthew Bliss, the host of RE:Thinking Podcasting through sharing with you my career, a bit of my life and how my thinking has changed...
2025-08-1113 min
ReThinking Podcasting: Deep Reflections for Thoughtful PodcastersMy First Podcast, Fixing Poor-Quality Audio and a Blue Yeti (Foundation Episode 02)It's easy to think that producing a great-quality podcast is only about the tech, but there is much more to it. An idea, some audio troubleshooting and acknowledging my unique path were the ways that I became a podcaster. And once I had laid the groundwork, I could realise my podcasting goals and become the Podcast Producer & Editor I am today.This is the second foundational episode that will give you an introduction to me, Matthew Bliss, as the host of Re:Thinking Podcasting through sharing with you my career, a bit of my life and how...
2025-08-0713 min
ReThinking Podcasting: Deep Reflections for Thoughtful PodcastersEarly Beginnings, a Career in Tech & never becoming a Teacher (Foundation Episode 01)This is the first of five episodes that will give you an introduction to me, Matthew Bliss, as the host of RE:Thinking Podcasting by sharing with you my career, a bit of my life and how my thinking has changed on my podcasting journey so far.If you've met me before, it's incredibly likely I haven't mentioned a lot of what you'll hear in these episodes. I used to think my background was largely irrelevant, but I've since realized that its our unique talents and stories that lead to the epiphanies and emergent realizations that carry...
2025-08-0513 min
ReThinking Podcasting: Deep Reflections for Thoughtful PodcastersOn How this Podcast will Help You & Misinformation in the Podcasting WorldCertainty in podcasting feels like a warm bed on a cold evening, but the truth is that there is more variability in the podcasting world than you know. You may have been sold this certainty in advice, but the only real way to find your path in podcasting is to create your own Podcasting Philosophy.In this episode of Rethinking Podcasting, I explain the problem of bad advice in the podcasting world, how creating your own thinking system will help you separate the bad from the good, and why I’ve chosen Socrates and his Method as a...
2025-07-3112 min
Mystic Ink, Publisher of Spiritual, Shamanic, Transcendent Works, and Phantastic FictionMystic Ink Publishing Voices of the Masters Series - Santa Barbara Writers Conference 2024 - Nonfiction PanelMatthew J. Pallamary, moderator, is an award-winning writer, musician, and sound healer who’s been studying shamanism all his life. He has books covering several genres. His latest story collection is The Thinning Veil: 13 Twisted Tales. He explores how art imitates life and reflects our human condition.G. Brian Kurtz is an intuitively-guided medical empath, energy healer and author of Access the Real You: Touching Your Divinity and Applying its Wisdom to Your Life. As a speaker and teacher, he has brought his message to more than 2,500 people from six countries. He lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico, wh...
2025-07-2850 min
The Edge Of Excellence Podcast160: Kash Fadaie | Unlock Fulfillment Through Self-Awareness and GritIn today's episode of The Edge of Excellence podcast, Matt is joined by Kash Fadaie, Founder of Fadaie Insurance Services Inc.In this intriguing conversation, Kash shares a transformative personal experience that reshaped his understanding of self and purpose. Through a unique practice, he describes reaching a profound state of bliss and clarity that transcends ordinary consciousness, leading to a deeper connection with their authentic self. This awakening sets the stage for a journey of personal growth and entrepreneurial vision.Matt and Kash explore the power of self-awareness and the importance of...
2025-06-2441 min
Coffee with a PodcasterMy New Podcast: "RE:Thinking Podcasting"First of all, thank you for staying subscribed to Coffee with a Podcaster - I really appreciate it! CWAP will be staying in hiatus while I think about retooling and rethinking what the show will be like in future.I've now begun a new podcast that aligns much closer to what I'd like to contribute to the podcasting world: "RE:Thinking Podcasting". Where philosophy and Socratic thinking meets the world of podcasting to inform us as podcasters how we should be elevating and adapting our thinking with the changes to the industry.If you'd like...
2025-06-1202 minReThinking Podcasting: Deep Reflections for Thoughtful PodcastersNEW PODCAST: Your Philosophical Approach to Podcast FlourishingImagine the Agora in Ancient Athens: a bustling marketplace of citizens and slaves living their lives. The chipping of ceramics echo across the square, the shuffling feet of crowds across cobbled streets, the tinkle of coins changing hands... and you may even hear Socrates, a philosopher known to walk the streets engaging in his infamous dialogic technique with the masses. He was beloved and maligned in equal measure for his ability to push his interlocutors to deeply interrogate and reflect on their thoughts and ideas.Podcasting, just like the Athenian Agora, is a marketplace of ideas, conversations...
2025-06-1202 min
Podcast Editors MastermindRED FLAGS!🚩 How do you avoid them? ...with Matthew BlissWhat warning signs should podcast editors watch out for when working with clients? Matthew Bliss shares some of his recent “red flags” — those subtle (and not-so-subtle) signals that things might go wrong in a client relationship.How many of these red flags have you experienced?Unclear expectationsPoor communicationUnreasonable turnaround timesLate paymentsListen in on our candid stories, and arm yourself with some practical strategies for handling tricky situations.Whether you’re a seasoned editor or just starting out, this show will deliver useful wisdom for building stronger, smoother client collaborations...and profit!Ke...
2025-05-1435 min
Podcasting Morning ChatVideo, Mindset & Editing Truths and Myths with Matt Bliss (Part 2)Is video podcasting really the key to discoverability, or is it just another myth? In this episode, we’re diving into one of the biggest, ongoing debates in podcasting: Do you need to be on YouTube and Spotify (video) to succeed? I’m joined once again by PMC co-host and podcast producer Matthew Bliss to unpack the realities of video podcasting, workflow sustainability, and the role mindset plays in your success. Plus, we tackle whether you really need to edit out every "um" and "ah" in your podcast!Episode Highlights:[2:11] The reality of video podcasting: A mu...
2025-03-0436 min
Podcasting Morning ChatBreaking the Rules of Podcasting: Myths, SEO & AI with Matthew Bliss (Part 1)Are the “rules” of podcasting helping you or holding you back? Today, we challenge some of the biggest myths in podcasting and break down whether they’re worth following—or just fear-based tactics. I'm joined today by PMC co-host and podcast producer Matthew Bliss to dive into topics like AI tools, SEO myths, audience engagement, and why questioning the status quo could be the key to podcasting success.Episode Highlights:[4:19] The “rules” of podcasting—do they really matter?[9:16] The truth about algorithms and SEO for podcasters[14:27] Why questioning industry norms is essential
2025-02-2543 min
Coffee with a Podcastereck-specially???You tell me why.And also, listen to this song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJJGvWSsuS8&list=RDNJJGvWSsuS8&start_radio=1&ab_channel=OCTAnd thanks for coming on this journey with me and subscribing to Coffee with a Podcaster!Website: http://coffeepodcaster.com/Would you like to ask me a question?Head to https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePodcaster, record your voice message and I'll respond to you on the show! I'll even shout out your podcast if you include the name in your message.***...
2025-01-2800 min
Coffee with a PodcasterAvoiding Toxic Podcast Teams and Improving Your RelationshipsSomething has been plaguing my mind for a long time about a client I'm off-boarding, and I wanted to share a quick voice note about the importance of communication and transparency in team work.This is a warning and advice, to maintain great work relationships and keep your sanity while working with clients.And thanks for coming on this journey with me and subscribing to Coffee with a Podcaster!Website: http://coffeepodcaster.com/Would you like to ask me a question?Head to https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePodcaster, record...
2025-01-2611 min
Coffee with a PodcasterIndustry Insights for the Business Podcast Consumer feat. Sounds ProfitableSome interesting insights about Business Podcasts, and an intro to your for Sounds Profitable and the great work that they do!Here's the study: https://soundsprofitable.com/research/the-business-podcast-consumer/And make sure you follow their content - really hand insights from industry analysis, even for hobby podcasters!And thanks for coming on this journey with me and subscribing to Coffee with a Podcaster!Website: http://coffeepodcaster.com/Would you like to ask me a question?Head to https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePodcaster, record your voice message and...
2025-01-2208 min
Coffee with a PodcasterVideo Podcasts: Let's unpack it a little bit...People have been talking about video in podcasting as a necessity since YouTube announced its intention to make podcasting its pet-project.BUT its just not that simple...I want to unpack a couple of discussions and arguments about video for podcasting that are thrown around a lot, and need a bit of unpacking. Social media comment threads are terrible ways to discuss both sides of a topic.So that's what I'm doing today.Resources Mentioned:Jay Clouse and his YouTube Journey: https://www.youtube.com/@jay/videosPod News by James...
2025-01-2021 min
Coffee with a PodcasterVOICE NOTE: Responding to Bamby Media's 2024 Wrap-Up...I saw Brianna Ansaldo wrap up her Bamby Media's insights in a Pros and Cons list here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eamSagYs63g&ab_channel=BambyMedia.I think she's aspirational as a business owner, a podcast producer and generally as a person.So I wanted to share some common thoughts that I had from the video. Coz why shouldn't an audio episode respond to a video?! 😊Check out https://www.bambymedia.com/ for her consulting services or production services, which you should absolutely explore!Other Mentions in the episode:P...
2025-01-1710 min
Coffee with a PodcasterVOICE NOTE: TikTok Ban & the Race to the Brain StemA quick voice note about the TikTok ban, other apps, the problem of attention and companies racing to your brain stem.Resources Mentioned:The AI Dilemma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoVJKj8lcNQ&t=2s&ab_channel=CenterforHumaneTechnologyWin-Win with Liv Boeree: https://www.youtube.com/@LivBoeree/featuredAnd thanks for coming on this journey with me and subscribing to Coffee with a Podcaster!Website: http://coffeepodcaster.com/Would you like to ask me a question?Head to https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePodcaster, record your voice message and...
2025-01-1612 min
Coffee with a PodcasterWhat you can expect from me in 2025 (Yep, I disappeared for a bit...)It's been a while, but I'm back! In this episode:I give you an update about why I disappearedWhat I want to change in the IndustryWho this podcast will be for in 2025What you can expect from the show in futureAnd thanks for coming on this journey with me and subscribing to Coffee with a Podcaster!Website: http://coffeepodcaster.com/Would you like to ask me a question?Head to https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePodcaster, record your voice message and I'll respond to you on the show! I'll even...
2025-01-1511 min
Mustaches and CoffeeMatthew Bliss Spills the Coffee Beans on Podcasting SuccessMatthew Bliss is the host of the podcast, "Coffee with a Podcaster" so how appropriate it is to have him as our guest this week!
We discuss his background in podcasting and learn behind the scene secret tips for new podcasters! We talk about focusing on what matters as a podcaster, and if it's worth it to get the best recording equipment possible. Find out Matthew's insight on these and much more!
In our "Last Drop" segment, Ben talks about the extreme case of a neighbor in NY with noisy Parrots. Find out the final outcome for her and...
2024-10-1131 min
Coffee with a PodcasterWhy Brain.FM helps me Edit Podcasts Faster!The cafe was closed last week! What was that about?!Anyway, I'll share my thoughts from last week today. I wanted to take some time to justify and explain the affiliate that I tack onto the top and bottom of each episode: Brain.FM.Its a music player with unique effects involving "entrainment" that utilises theta, beta, alpha waves to improve focus on a task while you listen or relax while you meditate.For podcasting, I use it to distract myself from contantly seeking perfect audio from my edits (I needlessly endless task...
2024-08-2710 min
Coffee with a PodcasterThe truth about Headphones for Recording Podcast EpisodesThere is a lot of advice out there about which headphones to buy for your podcast recordings, but there is a single, pre-eminent truth about podcasting headphones. And you'll find it hard to believe, but in this episode I tell you the best way to go!This comes in handy when trying to get your gear ready for recording. Editing podcast episodes and dialogue is a different story, so we'll cover it on a different episode. Let me relieve your budget, your decision fatigue, and having to search the internet for the best headphones for...
2024-08-2009 min
Coffee with a PodcasterIt's Hard to Talk About Social Media...I'm putting my neck out here - in the cafe today I'm talking about the dangers and downfalls of using social media as a way to connect with our podcasting community and what to look for so we can avoid anger, conflict and unnecessaryily wasted energy on weird two-sided arguments.Facebook has been a big proponent of these issues for me of late, but they apply to all platforms in which people chat about podcasting because its really hard sometimes to not be affected by the desire for conflict that social media brings out in us.
2024-08-1521 min
The Travel Marketing PodcastBeyond the Usual with Horizon GuidesIn this episode of the Travel Marketing Podcast, brought to you by Propellic, we're diving deep into the intersection of travel and marketing with Matthew Barker, founder of Horizon Guides. Matthew's unique approach to content marketing and zero-commission advertising offers valuable insights for travel businesses looking to navigate today's competitive environment. We explore the critical decisions around using AI versus human-written content, strategies for scaling a content marketing organization, and the importance of diversifying marketing channels.
2024-08-1431 min
Coffee with a PodcasterCreating smiles with your Compression! (Part 2)Compression is a "hot" topic, and this is Part 2 of my discussion about how it works and how you can get started understanding it better.In this episode, I talk about:The aspects of a plugin (Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Release, Gain)A quick roundup of how it worksHow you should practise it yourselfWhat compression ISN'T (ie. Limiter, Normalisation, Dynamic Gates)YouTubers I recommend for Compression learning:AudioHaze: https://www.youtube.com/@audiohazeBooth Junkie: https://www.youtube.com/@boothjunkieIn The Mix: https://www.youtube.com/@inthemixAnd thanks for coming on this...
2024-08-1315 min
Coffee with a PodcasterTreating Your Throat with Kindness and Care! (care of Isaac Coffman)I'm bringing a listener message to the cafe today! Isaac Coffman of LadX Media got in touch at https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePodcaster to ask about the exercises that I do to take care of my voice before and during recording. After my throat infection, it became something important to consider but you might be surprised with what I say about it...If you've got a question, make sure you send me a voice message!Follow Isaac Coffman's work:Ladx Media: https://ladxmedia.com/Moustaches & Coffee: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Yr2goDmn7EeCRz2...
2024-08-0813 min
Coffee with a PodcasterCompression got me all hot and bothered...Today I'm talking about Compression! It's one of the things that is talked about a lot in podcasting as a necessary step, but do you know what its actually doing?This is Part 1 of my coffee chat with you about what compression is, what it's for and the best way to visualise it (as much as we can in an audio medium, of course!).Here's AudioHaze's Compression video I mentioned in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVElie-aImk&t=336s&ab_channel=AudioHaze.And thanks for coming on this journey with...
2024-08-0611 min
Coffee with a PodcasterI'm Back! Exciting Updates and the Future of Coffee with a PodcasterWelcome back to the show! Sorry its been so long since we caught up for a coffee! In this bonus episode: I explain my absence from making episodesExplain my mission to provide for podcasters with this showHow you can support the production of the podcastAnd my thanks for coming back!And thanks for coming on this journey with me and subscribing to Coffee with a Podcaster!Website: http://coffeepodcaster.com/Would you like to ask me a question?Head to https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePodcaster, record your voice...
2024-07-2912 min
Pump Up Your PodThe emotional art of podcast editing with Matthew BlissWhen you’re listening to a podcast episode, do you notice the technical aspects of the edit?If you said yes, I’m going to bet you’re either a very avid podcast listener, or you’re an editor yourself.The truth of it is that most listeners don’t notice the editing on a podcast (unless it’s particularly bad). The listener doesn’t hear the original raw audio. They haven’t seen the hours it has taken to craft a conversation into a compelling story, or the subtle use of silence to heighten emoti...
2024-07-1722 min
Coffee with a PodcasterEpisodes Paused - Matt can't talk!Matt currently has a throat infection and can't speak - so its impossible to record episodes!Hold tight while he gets better - but here we introduce: The Producer. They may appear every so often, and perhaps is closer to production than you think...And thanks for coming on this journey with me and subscribing to Coffee with a Podcaster!Website: http://coffeepodcaster.com/Would you like to ask me a question?Head to https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePodcaster, record your voice message and I'll respond to you on...
2024-04-1602 min
Coffee with a PodcasterNot Your Average Room Treatment"My microphone sounds really echoey... how do I remove that echo?"This is one of the most common questions in podcasting forums, and there will most often be two answers:Buy a Dynamic MicrophoneTreat your RoomThe latter is what I'll address in this episode, as I've got experience spending hundreds of dollars treatment, and then as little as possible due to housing constraints. Listen in for my advice.Mentioned in the Episode:Booth Junkie YouTube Channel (a BRILLIANT resource!): https://www.youtube.com/@BoothJunkie/videosThe blankets...
2024-04-1210 min
Coffee with a PodcasterThe Podcasts or Episodes EpisodeSometimes when someone tells you about a thing that you never realised existed, all of a sudden you'll see it everywhere (particularly when driving!).This episode is a question for you as a podcaster or podcast listener: do you call the subsequent released audio recordings on podcast feeds as... ❓"Episodes", or ❓"Podcasts?I have often heard them interchangeably and I often wonder which one is correct... as much as there are no right answers in podcasting, have a listen and check my working. Then tell me what your opinion is!An...
2024-04-1006 min
Coffee with a PodcasterDoes Automation mean you don't care?I am going to challenge you in this episode. You might be using AI or systems to automate tasks in your workflow, and preserving your time is important to make room for creativity and content.But is your automating of that task killing a potential connection with your listener?In this episode, I pitch the idea that when there is no intentional input from us as podcasters in our generated assets, we no longer care about connecting with our audience and it is tantamount to low-effort self promotion.And before you react... take...
2024-04-0409 min
Coffee with a PodcasterTranscription is more valuable than you think...Transcription is a word podcasters are familiar with these days, either through AI or online podcast editing tools. We often don't think about the true value in these text-based versions of our podcasts though!In this coffee convo, we have a talk about Accessibility being the primary purpose for transcription and opening up your audience potential, followed by the value of having a written version of your show even without the extra stuff created from it.REFLECTION: Do you create a transcription for your show? And why/why not?And thanks for coming...
2024-04-0209 min
Coffee with a PodcasterDodging Podfade when you start your Podcast!Welcome to the very first coffee chat with me, Matthew Bliss! Coffee with a Podcaster is a podcasting project I've had in mind for a while, so I thought I'd share a few principles I've made for myself about keeping it sustainable, innovative and interesting.In this episode, we're having a chat about how I'll be avoiding Podfade and the expectations I'm setting for myself to ensure the podcast can continue. These key principles are a sampling of my approach, and hopefully will help you too.Thanks for coming on this journey with me and...
2024-03-2009 minCoffee with a PodcasterIntroduction to Coffee with a PodcasterJoin me, Matthew Bliss, every week for discussions, reflections and soliloquies on podcasting topics and news. Whether you're a listener, a podcaster, or just in the business of podcasting, there'll be something of interest to you!Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts!***Podcasting Resources:Here are some of the services I use to create this show. Sign up for these services with the links below to support the podcast! (not all are affiliate links)Use Captivate.FM to host & distribute your Podcast (No Affiliate)
2024-03-1303 min
Matt's Movie Reviews Podcast#590 - Bliss of Evil star and co-writer Corrie HinschenFilmmaker and actor Corrie Hinschen joins Matthew Pejkovic on the Matt's Movie Reviews Podcast to talk about his new film 'Bliss of Evil', a 1997 set horror film in which members of a grunge band find themselves locked inside a music studio and preyed upon by a demented killer.
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2024-02-2839 min
Wedding Songs Podcast for DJsPNW Wedding Trends & Music: Katy Kamali of Bridal Bliss Shares Top Tips | E99Katy Kamali of Bridal Bliss and Matt Campbell of My Wedding Songs sit down and chat about weddings in the Pacific Northwest and wedding music.Show Notes:Memorable Wedding MomentsAbout Katy & Bridal BlissPreferred Vendor ListWedding Trends for 2024Couples Asking for Music HelpTraditional Wedding ChangesWedding Planners at the WeddingPopular SongsWedding Planning TipsPopular MusicHire A Good DJContact Bridal BlissA Word About My Wedding SongsMy Wedding Songs is a resource of...
2023-11-1611 min
Podcasting for HumansWhat if Your Listeners Would Rather be Your Readers? with Matthew BlissMatthew Bliss has worked hard to curate and craft a video game news experience that is both entertaining and informative, without all the fluff and clickbait that often dominates other gaming outlets. But what should he do with the suspicion that some of his listeners would simply rather read the headlines and move on? We explore: Whether or not podcasting is an audio-only mediumAudience preferences of audio vs. textThe emotional struggle for podcasters to accept alternate formatsHow to balance creative vision with audience needsCheck out Matthew Bliss' podcast, Dead Drop Game News.
2023-11-0821 min
Your Friendly Neighborhood GamersInterviewing Matthew Bliss - Professional Podcast Editor and Host of The Dead Drop Gaming News PodcastIn this episode of Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers, hosts Dylan Wren and Andrew Kimball interview Matthew Bliss, a professional podcast editor and host of The Dead Drop Gaming News Podcast. Matthew shares insights into his journey as a podcast editor and the development of his own shows. He discusses the origins of The Dead Drop Gaming News Podcast. Matthew emphasizes the importance of determining a specific topic for a podcast to attract interested listeners and shares his experience with engaging his audience. The conversation explores various aspects of podcasting, including recent industry news and the...
2023-10-301h 44
Arrggh! A Video Game Podcast from The Waffling TaylorsWT Lite - WAP That Hades with Matt BlissJoin Squidge and his very special guest Matt Bliss, as they take listeners on a hilarious journey through the whimsical world of Hades. Bliss and Squidge delve into the seamless integration of gameplay and story, the chaotic and cuddly possibilities within the game, and even take a comical detour into the complexities of Christopher Nolan's films. From imagining plush toy versions of fearsome enemies to remixing Cardi B's 'WAP' into the game's soundtrack, this episode is a delightful blend of humour, insights, and sheer entertainment.Remember that you can always get in touch with us on our...
2023-10-1338 min
Special QuestSearching The Akashic Records For Purpose | Special Quest w. Matthew Silver + SteinerAndrew and Matthew go looking for answers on how to follow our bliss at New Rochelle Public Records A.K.A the immortal compendium of all universal knowledge A.K.A the Akashic Records.
Catch us at Rochester Fringe Festival with Steve Girard Sept. 14,15, and 17 at SOCA.
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2023-09-0342 min
Who's Driving Your CarEpisode 180 - Marital BlissJoin Matthew, Steve and Craig as they sit down to discuss an upcoming wedding! The bros give some advice and anecdotes in the week leading up to Matt’s marriage. Listen in as the bros tell some light-hearted stories, but also get into some serious topics and advice. Let us know on social media on Facebook or Instagram Who is Driving Your Car Today!! Be sure to follow us on Facebook or Instagram
2023-06-2129 min
Arrggh! A Video Game Podcast from The Waffling TaylorsThe Lethality of Tangents with Matthew Bliss - Part TwoMatthew (the host of The Dead Drop podcast) is back again. This time, we take video game talk to a whole new level with their hilarious and random tangents. We discuss the absurdity of a half a million dollar game to throwing babies and cats at pickpockets, to dissecting Apple's marketing strategy - all the while finishing off our chat from last time... maybeRemember that you can always get in touch with us on our Facebook page, on Twitter, or with our Contact page.Show NotesSquidge decided to start this part...
2023-04-071h 00
Arrggh! A Video Game Podcast from The Waffling TaylorsThe Lethality of Tangents with Matthew Bliss - Part OneMatthew (the host of The Dead Drop podcast) is back to talk about Hi-Fi Rush and Squidge's intense GoldenEye sessions on the Nintendo Switch, the group dives deep into their recently played games. We also explore the potential for Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson to play the next Doctor Who and the frustrating slow text speed in games. And Hi-Fi Rush. Did we mention Hi-Fi Rush?Remember that you can always get in touch with us on our Facebook page, on Twitter, or with our Contact page.Don't forget to check the chapters tab in your...
2023-03-241h 01
Digital FolkloreAn ARG Developer and Player Meet for the First Time - Niles Sankey & Matthew BlissPerry and Mason have lost time, but discover a mysterious tape...The gang discovers a mysterious canister in the trunk of Perry’s (new) car. It's a reel of tape, which turns out to be an interview that they did not conduct.Tune in as Matthew Bliss (prominent ARG solver of Asemblance) and Niles Sankey (game developer of Asemblance) meet each other for the first time!Niles dives deeper into his approach in creating the mysterious puzzles behind his game Asemblance, the experience of watching a community come together to solve it, and sh...
2023-02-2734 min
Tom Meets Interesting PeopleE19: Podcasting 101 with Matthew Bliss: Setting Up Your Show, Editing Tips, and Media LiteracyThis was a massive episode, wasn't it? It was my longest one yet, clocking in at almost two hours. I think that's a great sign.Matthew Bliss is the host of the Dead Drop Pod, a podcast that delivers gaming news from across the industry in under 10 minutes. He is also the creator of blissery.fm, a podcast editing and mastering service.We talk about starting your own podcast, the lessons we have both learned and talk in depth about the equipment and processes we use. This is the episode for anyone looking to get...
2023-01-031h 46
Teaching Culture CastKintara Phillips and Gifted Education & PST Placements || INTERVIEWKintara Phillips is an experienced educator with over 20 years in the profession. Her desire to contribute more and her passion for teaching meant her career has changed many ways to include a Masters in Gifted Education, lecturing and managing placements for tertiary institutions and building her own consultative firm to teach and mentor gifted students that aren't suited to a standard classroom environment.Kintara's knowledge and experience is vast - being fortunate enough to have her on the podcast, I ask about how her career led to Gifted Education as a discipline, some practical tips and professional...
2022-08-1746 min
Teaching Culture CastDave Derington and Customer Education as an alternative Career || INTERVIEWDave Derington is the pre-eminent advocate for Customer Education and the positive impact it has on technology development. Teachers are leaving the profession in droves, and staff are wondering what alternative careers are available to them as an experienced teacher - Customer Education is one of these options.This week, Dave tells us about his path through teaching and learning in a tertiary setting, how that led to his career in Customer Education and some advice for teachers who are looking for greener pastures and a fulfilling alternative to teaching.***References from the...
2022-08-0448 min
Arrggh! A Video Game Podcast from The Waffling TaylorsInscrypting the Asemblance with Matthew BlissRemember that you can always get in touch with us on our Discord server, Facebook page, on Twitter, or with our Contact page.Matthew Bliss (the host of The Dead Drop podcast) joined us to talk about two of his favourite puzzle games ever. We also talk about what we've been playing recently, and we drop him off for a short spell in the Thunder Plains. But we also talk about Wata Gaming, NFTs, and ARGs, too.Here's a sample of the full show notes - make sure to click through and check them out.
2022-07-291h 42
Teaching Culture CastWhy are teachers leaving the classroom? || Staff Room Ep01In May, 60 Minutes (Australia) ran a special program on teachers and why they're leaving the classroom in droves. In the premiere of the Teaching Culture Cast's "Staff Room" series, Tania and Matthew unpack the episode, how much of it rings true and the context around the massive exit of teachers from the profession after the pandemic response, lockdowns and other pressures on the education system.Before listening to this episode, we recommend that you watch the 60 Minutes episode to get some context for the discussion. It can be found on YouTube, titled "Why are so many teachers...
2022-07-2058 min
Teaching Culture CastNEW FORMAT: We're coming back! || Season 1 ConclusionWE'RE COMING BACK!! The Teaching Culture Cast has been on a planning hiatus for the last little while, but now I'm refreshed and ready to start bringing you more great teaching content again. WE HAVE A NEW FORMAT for the return of the show - no more Seasons but instead we'll have two types of episodes: our standard Professional Development interviews, and a discussion episode with my new co-host! We'll be talking teaching news, issues and addressing your questions and comments on the show. If you'd like to submit a question or anecdote to be re...
2022-04-0304 min
Super Bracket BrosRound of 32: Ashe & BOB v Julianna Blake | ft. Matthew Bliss & Chris KoehneS4 E4: The classic discussion - Who would win between a gang leading desperado along with her robot butler and a sadistic teleporting archivist with a sniper rifle? It's Ashe and BOB from Overwatch taking on Julianna Blake from Deathloop! Thankfully we are not alone on this hypothetical, joining us we have Chris from Nerdsloth and host of Know the Lore: Overwatch along with Matthew Bliss from The Dead Drop. A couple of character experts for a couple of unique video game characters! Talking points include: The greatest opening move of all time, daddy issues, and shotguns that can...
2022-03-061h 29
Teaching Culture CastKyle Wood and Art, Gamification & PBLFind Kyle Wood and his podcasts:"WhoARTed" podcast website: https://www.whoartedpodcast.com/"Art Smart (from Who ARTed)": https://pod.link/1603422346Twitter: @WoodArtEdKeep up to date with our content!Visit our new website: https://www.teachingculturecast.com/Follow us on the socials! Instagram: @teachingculturecast.Twitter: @teachcultcast.Join the Australian Teaching Community on Reddit: /r/AustralianTeachersConnect with Matthew Bliss on LinkedIn: Matthew Bliss (LinkedIn)Got questions, comments or would like to be featured in an episode? Send a message t...
2022-02-1248 min