What it takes to be an award winning podcast - my thoughts

I’ve had the opportunity to be a juror on a few podcasting industry awards this year, and it’s been quite eye-opening. Being in a position to evaluate and weigh in on what makes a good podcast has been an exciting milestone in my career. Today, I dive into the key learnings I've gained from this ex…

Australian Podcasting Industry Trends for 2023

I am thrilled to delve into the latest statistics from Edison Research's Infinite Dial for 2023, focusing on the Australian Podcasting Industry Trends. I’m going to explore the key findings from the report, analyse their implications, and discuss the future outlook for podcasting in Australia. The…

The Podcast Slump: How to Get Your Podcasting Groove Back

Today, we're going to tackle a common issue that many podcasters face: the podcast slump. If you're feeling unmotivated and your downloads aren’t trending upward, don't worry, I've got your back. In this article, we'll explore the reasons behind the slump and discuss strategies to revive your show.…

AI tools that we're embracing here at Bamby Media

As we transition into a more digitally-driven era, technology continues to evolve rapidly, and businesses must adapt to keep up with the pace of change. One of the most significant advancements in technology in recent years has been the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). AI has revolutionized th…

The latest Gen-Z podcast listening behaviour is out and I'm surprised

As the head of Bamby Media, a company that specializes in podcast production, I am always interested in the latest trends and insights into the podcast industry. Recently, Edison Research released a report on how Gen Z listens to podcasts, and the results are fascinating.  The Cliff Notes The Ge…

Host Read vs Programmatic Podcast Advertising

Podcasting has become a popular medium for advertisers to reach their target audience. As the industry continues to grow, podcast advertising is becoming more sophisticated, with two main types of ads: host-read and programmatic. Today I will explore the difference between these two types of advert…

How to use storyboarding to create more engaging content

As a creator, trying to find content that you want to create can be quite a challenge. It can feel like what you want to talk about is already out there in so many ways, that you don’t have anything unique to add to the conversation. I understand the struggle. I know it is real. Once you have dec…

How do I stop myself from talking so fast?

One of the concerns I hear a lot from podcasters is that they don’t know how to stop themselves from talking so fast. It can feel like a jumbled mess for some people! Whether it’s nerves, the uncertainty of what to say or some weird thing that happens as soon as you’re in front of a microphone, I’m…

The busiest time in podcasting is happening right now

When I started looking back at the last few years and assessed what are the busiest months for not only podcasters, but the podcast industry in general, it was clear that October and November are bonkers. So how do we plan for months like this, and what can we learn from previous years? One of th…

Why I don't recommend the Blue Yeti microphone to podcasters

I’m throwing some serious shade on the Blue Yeti microphone here on the podcast, and if this is the microphone that you’re using to record your podcast, you may dislike my musings. When first starting a podcast, a lot of podcasters search for a USB microphone that they can use to record their show…