Last updated on November 26, 2023
Podcasts are better with more than one host. They are also better with humor, some differences of opinion, and guests.
The Autistic Me podcasts will need to an audience to justify the time and any financial costs. Audiences don’t want to listen to me drone on for ten minutes or more a week, trying to be interesting by myself.
Preparing to podcast, I don’t seem to have a normal voice. I am starting to come down with something, which I fear is more than a cold. However, the preparation will continue as I consider what the format of the first few podcasts should be and what I hope the podcasts might become.
[NOTE: Feb 6, 2018: I ended up with influenza! As of March 2, my voice was still rough with a lingering cough.]
Some of the aspects of a podcast upon which I am reflecting:
- Topics: Addressing topics about which people want to hear.
- Guests: Interviewing experts and people with interesting stories.
- Sponsors: Covering the costs of a dedicated server and software would be great.
- Platform: Selecting a platform that distributes and archives episodes.
- Schedule: Posting weekly is essential, and our schedules are booked solid.
I have asked for topics for the blog and podcasts; I am asking yet again. What topics need to be addressed if the series is going to successfully attract subscribers? Let me know by posting to the Facebook page.
Guest suggestions are useful. I don’t network well and know people would rather hear experts and guests with more compelling stories than mine. What guests would you like to hear interviewed for a podcast on autism and related matters?
Sponsors (and donors) may take time to secure. The podcast needs to prove it is viable before sponsors will step forward for the show, especially one on a topic like autism. Donors can support The Autistic Me by clicking the PayPal link on this blog now.
The platform choice seems easy: Libsyn.com has a proven record and works with all major podcast distribution channels, such as iTunes.
My schedule has to include getting and remaining healthy enough to record one or more podcasts weekly. I can always work ahead when I’m functioning well. That’s my strategy for most projects: work ahead knowing I’ll collapse later.
Again, I request that you post comments and share ideas. I’ll have the podcast launched as soon as possible. I’m frustrated by the constant delays for health and family reasons.