There can be a lot to consider when it comes to choosing content for your podcast. Join a panel of audio fiction magazine editors as they discuss how they choose the stories they publish on their podcasts, including: the differences between what you consume vs. what you produce; serving your own likes vs. serving the audience; and taking gender and race considerations into account. Want to learn more? Access slides and audio recordings of this session and more when you purchase the NMX Virtual Ticket at http://nmxlive.com/virtual/

1. Choosing the Right Content for
Your Show
moderated by
Marshal Latham
Journey Into… Podcast

2. Panelists:
David Thompson
Host and co-editor of PodCastle
Big Anklevich, and
Rish Outfield
The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine

3. What are we going to talk about?
Establish your brand
• Know what you want
• Be willing to follow the rabbit
• What you consume vs. what you produce
Listen to your audience
• Foster feedback
• Establish boundaries
• Gender and race considerations
How to avoid burning out and/or pod fading
• Know your limits
• Alert your audience

5. For my podcast I wanted:
 Fun
 Variety
 New Stories
 Classic Fiction
 Full cast production
 Old-Time Radio Shows
 Comic book feel

6. For my podcast I wanted:
 Fun
 Variety
 New Stories
 Classic Fiction
 Full cast production
 Old-Time Radio Shows
 Comic book feel

7. Go ahead! Follow the Rabbit.
•
Don’t be afraid to branch out
•
Try new things
•
Keep things fresh

8. WHAT YOU
CONSUME
WHAT YOU
PRODUCE

9. Listen to your audience
 Foster Feedback
Forums, Facebook, Email, Contests
 Establish Boundaries
Don’t lose your core drive
It is always your podcast
 Gender and Race Considerations

10. How to avoid burn out and/or
pod fading
 Know your limits
 Alert Your Audience