Podwrecked is dedicated to helping you survive your podcast. Join your hosts Timothy Kimo Brien and Kyle M. Bondo as they navigate the uncharted dangers of podcasting and guide you to safer harbors. What you learn will save your podcast!
Welcome to Podwrecked! The podcast that helps you Survive Your Show!
Podwrecked is dedicated to helping you survive your podcast. We work through all the challenges that podcasters struggle with and find creative ways to move forward in your podcasting journey.
Join your hosts Timothy Kimo Brien and Kyle Bondo as they navigate the uncharted dangers of podcasting and guide you to safer harbors. What you learn will save your podcast!
Podwrecked’s original show art was based on a World War II-era poster by E. Oliver titled “Salvage saves Shipping”. Printed sometime between 1939 and 1946, this poster art was modified to show the lifeboat captain carrying the microphone lantern, the ship flying the RSS flag, and the name “podcast” emblazoned across its stern.
We have new show art for our 2023 relaunch! The new Podwrecked show art is a simplified homage to our original poster-based design. We kept the sinking ship, microphone lantern, and lifeboats. However, we simplified the color palette and added the iceberg to represent the real difficulty podcasters have with surviving their podcast. Adding Oncetold to our existing PODWRECKED typography was the final touch to let everyone know we have changed hosting companies to Oncetold.
Every episode is a work of passion that requires a lot of coffee! We research, read, record, mix, edit, and produce every episode ourselves.
We always appreciate constructive feedback. If you get the chance, please send us a quick note of encouragement to us. This keeps us going when times get tough! This keeps me going when times get tough! And Thank you for taking the time to listen. You are appreciated!
If you enjoy this podcast, please consider visiting our website at podwrecked.com!
Thank you for taking the time to listen. You are appreciated!
In every episode, Tim and Kyle talk about trends within the Podcast Industrial Complex (PIC). Then, at the end of each year, we go back through our list and see how we did.
Most of these trends (i.e. predictions) happen to come true.
However, to keep track of our success, we’ve compiled a list of all our predictions into a list for you to judge for yourself!
Predictions for 2021: The Future is Nigh (Episode #48) Review of Predictions Made in 2020: Who Had Pandemic On Their Bingo Card? (Episode #47)
- We believe that we will reach Podwrecked Episode #50 before 2020 (by EOD on December 31st, 2019) (Episode #7).
- We think that more low-budget and/or free podcasting media hosting companies will go out of business in 2019 and that the entire free hosting space business model will come to an end (Episode #7).
- We do think Google will double down on Audio Indexing in 2019, making audio content like podcasts searchable for the first time. It won’t be pretty, but it will get better in time and become part of their overall search tool (Episode #7]()).
- We don’t think Google will start caring about podcasting to the point that will threaten Apple’s market share in 2019 (Episode #7).
- We think there will be some new directory offerings that will start to threaten Apple’s podcast directory market share in 2019 (Episode #7).
- We don’t think Apple will start caring about podcasting again, at least enough to fix the poor search experience built into iTunes in 2019 (Episode #7).
- We think that there will be an explosion of political podcasts that will be established to produce content about the Presidential Primaries in 2019, with a few surviving to become the go-to podcasts for the 2020 Presidential Election (Episode #7).
- We think there will be so many short-form podcasts that new Short-Form Podcast Directories will start popping up for those that like bite-sized podcasts for their daily fix or smart speaker briefings (Episode #7).
- We think Big News (e.g. CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, CNN, BBC) will go all in with daily and weekly podcasts in 2019. We think there will be so many daily news podcasts that we will be overwhelmed by all the content (Episode #7).
- We think there will be an explosion of short-form podcasts (i.e. daily podcasts) that will take advantage of smart speakers like Amazon Alexa and Flash Briefings (Episode #7).
- We think that the podcast technology-feeding frenzy has yet to start. We don’t think big companies will start buying little podcasting content companies to help them jump into the podcasting space just yet. It will be quiet in 2019… but maybe not for 2020 (Episode #7).
- Every Podcasting Host that charges money will be IAB certified in 2019. It will be the new standard for all upcoming podcast hosts that want to enter the industry (Episode #7).
- Podcasting will not go mainstream in 2019 but it will continue to develop — there are just too many other distractions that grab attention to allow podcasting “mainstream” — because 1. delivery, 2. people who know how or what podcasting is, 3. newbies getting into podcasting. Measurement is 75% of people know what a podcast is and knows what a podcast is. Listen once a month (Episode #7).
- Predictions for 2019: Shiny, Shiny Crystal Ball of Podcasting (Episode #7)
- Review of Predictions Made in 2018: Shiny, Shiny Crystal Ball of Podcasting (Episode #7)
- Amazon will jump into the podcasting space in 2019 (Episode #1)
- Companies that invest in podcasting content creation will own the space in 2019 (Episode #2).
- Companies that invest in podcasting content creation will own the space in 2019 (Episode #3).
- The topic of proper podcast length will still be hotly debated in 2019 (Episode #4).
- We are going to see more deplatforming of podcasts in 2019 (Episode #5).
- We are going to see an explosion of educational-based podcasts and resources designed for the classroom in 2019 (Episode #6).
- Teaching educators how to podcast will lead the way to the first creation of a new kind of university system in 2019 (Episode #6).
Join experienced podcasters Timothy Kimo Brien (Create Art Podcast, Find a Podcast About) and Kyle M. Bondo (Not Easily Squishied, War Yankee, PAUSE for Dramatic Effect), as they give you the strategies and skills to survive your show. Presented by Oncetold.
LIVE from Our Padded Shower Sep 30, 2021 · production Tim and Kyle explore ad-hoc recording setups you can use when you are traveling for International Podcast Day. podcasting podcasts live-recording international
Is Your Arm a Yard Long? Aug 28, 2021 · production Tim and Kyle start a conversation about podcast metrics and discover 10 ways to measure your success. podcasting podcasts metrics voice-acting
Speedpodding in 3-Minutes or Less Jul 9, 2021 · lessons learned Tim and Kyle experiment with short podcast formats by creating a 12-minute podcast created by chaining three, 3-minute episodes together. podcastingpodcastsshort-episodesshortcastssmart-speakersspeedpodding
Now and Zencastr Jun 30, 2021 · lessons learned Tim and Kyle play with a new remote recording tool called Zencastr and talk about where they have been for the first six months of 2021. podcasting podcasts experiments live-shows remote-recording
The Future is Nigh Jan 13, 2021 · trends Tim and Kyle make their third annual podcast industry predictions about the future of podcasting, podcasting companies, and content in 2021. podcasting podcasts predictions podcast-industry trends
Best Outtakes of 2020 (Bonus) Dec 31, 2020 · lessons learned Tim and Kyle have put together a special bonus episode featuring our 5 favorite Podwrecked episode outtakes for 2020. podcasting podcasts outtakes backstage bonus
Who Had Pandemic On Their Bingo Card? Dec 31, 2020 · trends Kyle and Tim become the oracles by reviewing their 2020 predictions and seeing how close they came to predicting the future of podcasting. podcasting podcasts predictions trends
Not Drowning But Waving Dec 24, 2020 · lessons learned Kyle and Tim talk about what healthy feedback looks like, why it matters, and what you do when you have trouble getting your own feedback. podcasting podcasts feedback engagement
Graduate From Your Darlings Dec 7, 2020 · lessons learned Kyle and Tim talk about the importance of cleaning up your podwrecks so that you can make room for new creative endeavors. podcasting podcasts creative projects graduate
I Thought I Heard Something Nov 28, 2020 · production Kyle and Tim talk about recent projects, taking time off to recharge, and why you need to cut yourself some slack when life makes other plans with your time. podcasting podcasts experiments projects challenges
Dueling Remote Recorders Nov 11, 2020 · lessons learned Kyle and Tim have a remote interview recording software bakeoff between Riverside and Squadcast and discuss the pros and cons. podcasting podcasts remote-recording
Ten Ways to Podwreck Sep 11, 2020 · lessons learned Kyle and Tim give you an exclusive preview of their Indie Podcast Conference 6 (ICON6) talks that explore the ten ways podcasters podwreck. podcasting podcasts podwreck talks conferences icon
Deep in the Heart of Podfest Aug 14, 2020 · lessons learned Kyle and Tim record live from the biggest virtual podcasting conference in the world - Podfest Global Summit 2020 - and tell you what we've learned so far. podcasting podcasts conferences virtual podfest
Did You Pause or Did You Podfade? Jul 31, 2020 · lessons learned Kyle talks to Tim about his new experimental podcast and the challenges Tim has had with producing it on schedule. podcasting podcasts experiments producing podfading
Life After Episode #13 with Terri Walters Jul 18, 2020 · lessons learned Tim and Kyle talk with Terri Walters, host of EventYak, about what it was like to create the first thirteen episodes of her podcast. podcasting podcasts terri-walters guest new-podcaster first-episodes
Virtual Survival with Super Joe Pardo Jun 30, 2020 · lessons learned Tim and Kyle talk with Joe Pardo about the nuance of building a virtual presence online to help your podcast survive. podcasting podcasts joe-pardo virtual-events conferences icon
Ding, Dong! Your Show's Home! May 22, 2020 · lesson learned Tim and Kyle talk about your need to have a podcast website and how getting creative can help you land a good domain name. podcasting podcasts podcast-website website domain-names
You Never Know What Someone Needs to Hear May 15, 2020 · production Tim and Kyle talk about tips and tricks you can use to think up, research, organize, and produce content for your podcast. podcasting podcasts content-creation resources process
Creating Transition Music (Bonus) May 8, 2020 · production Tim and Kyle talk about the new Wayback and Prediction music created by Tim using Magix music loops and a little creativity. podcasting podcasts music transitions bonus
Become a LiveStreamer with Ross Brand Apr 21, 2020 · lessons learned Tim and Kyle talk with the host of StreamYard Connect Ross Brand, about what to expect when you move from podcasting to livestream video. podcasting podcasts ross-brand live-streaming live-shows videoguest
They Must Hit Play Apr 13, 2020 · lessons learned Tim and Kyle get serious about the key elements that all podcasts need to have if they expect listeners to actually hit play and stick around. podcasting podcasts production design
Inside the Podwrecked Workshop Mar 26, 2020 · production Tim and Kyle tell what they do in their bunkers by giving you some behind the scenes details into their latest podcasting projects and experiments. podcasting podcasts experiments projects
Will Tim go to Podfest 2021? Mar 17, 2020 · lessons learned Tim grills Kyle about his recent trip to Podfest Multimedia Expo in Orlando, Florida, to find out if he'll finally go to this conference in 2021. podcasting podcasts conferences networking podfest
Castjacking with Mathew Passy Feb 21, 2020 · lessons learned Tim and Kyle talk with Mathew Passy from The Podcast Consultant about castjacking and how you can protect your show from RSS feed pirates. podcasting podcasts guest mathew-passy castjacking
From Episode One to Episode Now Feb 2, 2020 · production Tim and Kyle went back and listened to a few of their very first podcast episodes and discovered just how much as changed from then until now. podcasting podcasts consistency improvement
Will Podcasting in 2020 Mean No More Earbuds? Jan 1, 2020 · trends Tim and Kyle provide their vision of what will become of the podcast industry in 2020 by sharing their best 20 predictions for a new decade in podcasting. podcasting podcasts vision predictions
The Podwrecked Oracles of Delphi Dec 26, 2019 · trends Tim and Kyle go through the 20 predictions we made at the beginning of 2019 to see how many podcast industry predictions came true. podcasting podcasts predictions trends
DC Podfest Secrets Revealed Dec 13, 2019 · production Tim and Kyle record a LIVE episode at the VAPODA November Meetup to talk to attendees about the podcasting secrets that were revealed this year. podcasting podcasts conferences meetups dc-podfest
LIVE Podcasting! What could go wrong? Dec 4, 2019 · technology Tim and Kyle record a LIVE episode at the VAPODA October Meetup to show attendees how you can record a live podcast with only portable recording gear. podcasting podcasts live-shows remote-recording
Dude, Where's My Audience? Oct 18, 2019 · strategy Tim and Kyle review recent listener data and how it should motivate you to double down on content research designed to build your audience. podcasting podcasts audience-building content-creation
Wild Pitches to Enrich your Niches Oct 10, 2019 · strategy Tim and Kyle carve out the 7 thought problems you need to have with yourself when trying to define your podcasting niche. podcasting podcasts niches categories
Sailing into International Podcast Day Waters Sep 30, 2019 · lessons learned Tim and Kyle give you their insights into their top 3 favorite podcasts (at the moment) for International Podcast Day. podcasting podcasts international
Cake on the MAPCON Beach Sep 26, 2019 · lessons learned Tim and Kyle are back to talk about 10 things they learned at MAPCON while having their podcasting cake on the beach in Atlantic City. podcasting podcasts lessons-learned conferences mapcon icon
Salvaging Your Podcast with Dave Jackson Jun 28, 2019 · lessons learned Tim and Kyle talk with Hall-of-Fame Podcaster Dave Jackson (School of Podcasting) about strategies that can salvage your show when you put a bad podcast episode into the world. podcasting podcasts dave-jackson lessons-learned guest
What Happens When a Big Network Picks You? Jun 17, 2019 · podcast industry Tim and Kyle explore the big podcast network paradox of how being picked could be both the best and worst thing to happen to your podcast. podcasting podcasts networks bubble
Life is too short for bad podcasts Jun 13, 2019 · trailer Tim and Kyle teach new podcasters how to navigate the ebb and flow of the podcast industry. podcasting podcasts trailer promo
Why is Your Podcast Still Not Being Found? Jun 11, 2019 · production Tim and Kyle introduce you to the new SEO for podcasting called Podcast Discovery Optimization (PDO) and why it matters to how your podcast is found. podcasting podcasts apps discovery meetups mathew-passy
Eight Love Languages of Podcasting May 20, 2019 · lessons learned Tim and Kyle highlight the eight podcasting love languages that confuse everyone and how translating them will make you a better podcaster. podcasting podcasts lessons-learned tips
Eight Ways to Know You're a Podcast Lover Apr 26, 2019 · lessons learned Tim and Kyle highlight eight podcasting firsts every podcaster will experience along the road to becoming a podcast lover. podcasting podcasts lessons-learned tips
Ain't Nobody Got Time for Podcasts Under 12 Apr 15, 2019 · strategy Tim and Kyle introduce you to Kidcasts and how producing podcasts for children between 6-12 might be the opportunity you're overlooking. podcasting podcasts kidcasts children education
And Now... A Word from Our Sponsor Apr 5, 2019 · monetization Tim and Kyle explore the thinking behind Luminary's non-Tweet about podcast ads by exposing the realities behind an advertising-based monetization strategy. podcasting podcasts advertising skipping
I'll Take Podcasting for $100, Tim! Mar 29, 2019 · strategy Tim and Kyle discover which podcast categories have the most shows and analyze why that is and what it might mean to how you categorize your own podcast. podcasting podcasts categories discovery
The Power of a Good Podcast Name Mar 15, 2019 · design Tim and Kyle ponder the struggle behind naming your podcast by pointing out what works, what doesn't, and why it might not matter. podcasting podcasts naming branding
Is it Live or is it Podwrecked? Feb 28, 2019 · production Tim and Kyle present the unique advantages that recording your podcast before a live audience can provide you. podcasting podcasts live-shows remote-recording
Ain't No Party Like a Patreon Party Feb 20, 2019 · monetization Tim and Kyle explore how certain podcasts are making sustainable revenue by using Patreon to provide their listeners with bonus content. podcasting podcasts patreon subscriptions
Overnight Success and Other Podcasting Myths Feb 11, 2019 · strategy Tim and Kyle take a deep dive into new data that exposes the overnight podcasting hit myth and reinforces the truth that podcasting requires hard work. podcasting podcasts strategy long-game
Is Google Podcasts too late or just in time? Jan 18, 2019 · podcast industry Tim and Kyle take a deep dive into Google's strategy for putting practically zero effort into marketing their new podcast application: Google Podcasts. podcasting podcasts google
How True is True in True Crime podcasting? Jan 14, 2019 · production Tim and Kyle explore the claim that podcasting has sparked a new Golden Age of investigative journalism and do their own investigation into ethical storytelling standards. podcasting podcasts true-crime journalism ethics
Shiny, Shiny Crystal Ball of Podcasting Jan 4, 2019 · trends Tim and Kyle think it is going to be a good year for podcasting, but it is not there yet and 2019 will set the stage for what will be the year of the podcast. podcasting podcasts predictions trends
Does Your Teacher Have a Podcast? Dec 14, 2018 · strategy Tim and Kyle talk about the influence that podcasts can and will have on the classroom and why teachers need to embrace educational podcasts. podcasting education podcasts teachers
Do You Have the Right to Be Heard? Dec 7, 2018 · podcast industry Tim and Kyle talk about the light and fluffy topic of free speech rights, banning content, shutting down extremists, and deplatforming. podcasting deplatforming cancel-culture podcasts
Your Podcast is as Long As It Takes and No Longer Nov 30, 2018 · production Tim and Kyle talk about how long your podcast should be based on some recent research on overall podcast lengths in the industry. The answer takes longer than you think but shorter than you would expect. podcasting length podcasts listening-time
To Pay or Not to Pay for Podcasts Nov 23, 2018 · monetization Tim and Kyle talk about what podcasting from a walled garden model means to indy podcasters and what subscription model podcasting could mean for the future of podcasting. podcasting paywall subscriptions podcasts
Panoply Abandons Ship on Content Creation Nov 16, 2018 · podcast industry Tim and Kyle talk about the wreckage left by Panoply abandoning ship on content creation and learn how iHeartRadio plans to innovate their podcast chops through acquisition. podcasting panoply iheartradio podcasts
Can Amazon Wreck Havoc on Podcasting Nov 6, 2018 · big tech Tim and Kyle get into what it would mean if Amazon suddenly started hosting podcasts and give their perspectives on what 'active podcasts' actually mean. podcasting amazon podcasts big-tech