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Interview with Podcast Producer & Storyteller, Elaine Appleton Grant- Part 2

August 26, 2020 by Jodi Krangle

This week, we are diving back into part 2 of my interview with Elaine Appleton Grant. Last week, we discussed a lot of the ins and outs of starting and doing a podcast. This week we dive into a bit deeper how COVID is affecting the business of podcasting and how to tap into your audience when figuring out your own podcast.

In this second part, we discuss:

How COVID has affected podcasting and what is coming out of this
The podcasts she’s seen out of COVID and what effects they’re having on society
Different podcast formats and figuring out what’s right for you/ your podcast
The importance of being tuned into your audience to know what they want to listen to
Some of the things that deteriorate the quality of your podcast
How to improve the quality of your own voice
How larger companies are using podcasts to their advantage
What Elaine is currently working on

To find out more about Elaine Appleton Grant, you can find her most easily on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/appletongrant/). If you’re interested in her services, you can find out more information at www.podcastallies.com. She also has a Kickstart your podcast worksheet that you can find here: www.podcastallies.com/audiobranding

This episode was very skillfully made to sound beautiful by the talented Humberto Franco (http://www.humbertofranco.com/).

Would you consider reviewing the Audio Branding Podcast? If so, here’s the Apple Podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/audio-branding/id1489042453 And if you like what you hear (and read!) – please do share it with anyone you think might be interested. Thanks so much!

And if you’re interested in crafting an audio brand for your business, why not check out my FREE download – 5 Tips For Implementing An Intentional Audio Strategy at https://voiceoversandvocals.com/audio-branding-strategy/

Interview with Podcast Producer & Storyteller, Elaine Appleton Grant- Part 1

August 19, 2020 by Jodi Krangle

Elaine Appleton Grant is a writer, podcast producer, and public speaker. She co-founded Podcast Allies, LLC- a podcast consultancy and production studio out of Colorado. She has hosted programs in both Boston and Colorado on WBUR in Boston and Colorado Public Radio and appeared on National Public Radio. She currently produces two podcasts- Business Wars Daily and One More Shot. If you’re interested in the world of podcasting, this interview is for you!

In the first part of the interview, we discuss:

How she got into podcast production
Elaine’s take on whether or not now is the right time to start a podcast
The part podcasts can play in communicating with your audience
My reasoning for recording my podcasts ahead of time and Elaine’s take
How the Corona Virus has affected the way Elaine has had to shift her own podcast
The importance of quality in any audio you put out there
Finding the why of creating and promoting your podcast and Elaine’s take on what makes a good podcast
Elaine’s planning process and what you need before you launch your podcast
What’s involved with interviewing guests on your podcast

This episode was very skillfully made to sound beautiful by the talented Humberto Franco (http://www.humbertofranco.com/).

Interview With Producer And Voice Director, Jeff Howell – Part 2

August 12, 2020 by Jodi Krangle

Here’s part two of my interview with producer and voice director, Jeff Howell. We talked about what specifically ad agencies are considering when choosing talent for a voiceover gig and the most important thing that will influence their decision.

We also discussed:

How the dubbing work Jeff does has been affected by the COVID-19 shutdowns (during which time we recorded this episode)
Why historically, dubbing has had a bad rap
The difference in how people are receiving programming these days
How Jeff chooses talent for dubbing
How Jeff brings reality to a dubbing performance
Why great actors often miss the mark and blow their voiceover auditions
How sound and audio have historically been on the back burner while the visual has been stressed more
Why it doesn’t work when TV spots are pulled and run as radio spots
How Jeff gets emotional performances from voice actors
What has changed with promos during the COVID-19 shutdowns
The PSA project Jeff is currently working on
What else Jeff has going on right now

To learn more about Jeff and his work, you can visit http://www.jeffhowellvo.com or email him at jeff@jeffhowellvo.com to connect.

This episode was very skillfully made to sound beautiful by the talented Humberto Franco (http://www.humbertofranco.com/).

And if you’re interested in crafting an audio brand for your business, why not check out my FREE Audio Branding Worksheet?

Interview With Producer And Voice Director, Jeff Howell – Part 1

August 5, 2020 by Jodi Krangle

Jeff Howell launched his voiceover industry career as an agent at Abrams-Rubaloff and Lawrence then crossed over to the creative side as a casting director / radio producer at Bert Berdis and Company. Later, he was hired as the VP of Production at World Wide Wadio. He has produced radio commercials and network radio TV promos, served as a post-production supervisor and director, directed narration, and more. He now runs his own company producing and directing all things voiceover. He teaches voiceover acting at schools, facilitates workshops, and does private coaching for voiceover talent.

In part one of my conversation with Jeff, we spoke about how he got started in the industry, as well as:

How things are going for him in the midst of the COVID-19 shutdowns (during which time we recorded this episode)
Why Jeff shifted from theater to television, radio, and film while in school
What roles Jeff had in voiceover at Abrams-Rubaloff and Lawrence
Why Jeff decided to change jobs in order to work as a casting director at Bert Berdis and Company
Working for World Wide Wadio
How Jeff started his own company
Casting talent to do dubbing work for Netflix
What Jeff loves about interacting with voiceover talent
The trends and transitions Jeff has seen throughout his years in the industry
Why now is a wonderful time for actors to get into voiceover
The increasing amount of diversity in voiceover talent
How Jeff finds talent for voiceover jobs and supports them during auditions and reads
The negative side of the advancements in technology for voiceover
The benefits that technology is providing during the COVID-19 restrictions

You can find more information on Jeff Howel at his website http://www.jeffhowellvo.com, or you can email him at jeff@jeffhowellvo.com to connect.

This episode was very skillfully made to sound beautiful by the talented Humberto Franco (http://www.humbertofranco.com/).

And if you’re interested in crafting an audio brand for your business, why not check out my FREE Audio Branding Worksheet?

Jodi Krangle

Interview with Podcast Producer & Storyteller, Elaine Appleton Grant- Part 2

Interview with Podcast Producer & Storyteller, Elaine Appleton Grant- Part 1

Interview With Producer And Voice Director, Jeff Howell – Part 2

Interview With Producer And Voice Director, Jeff Howell – Part 1

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