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Hello Podcasters and welcome back to another edition of The Podomatic Feature Series! This week we spoke with SoCal Dj/Producer/Podcaster Cuscino about his podcast and radio show “Future/Sound with Cuscino”. Like many of our pods, this one was born out of passionate necessity and wild creativity. If you’re desperate to experience something you’ve never heard before, tune-in to the meticulously curated, Future/Sound podcast. But you don’t have to take my word for it, get the inside-scoop from Cuscino himself below! Futuresoundradio.com  1. When, how and why did you start podcasting? I started my weekly (and now nationally-syndicated) radio show, Future/Sound with CUSCINO, all the way back in May of 2015, with my first pilot station being RezRadio (a small FM station in San Diego, California)…many thanks to John and the station there for believing in the concept and letting me run with it there. That was the beginning…I used to drive down from LA to SD every couple weeks to record, and pre-record episodes of the show in the station’s studio. I was really grinding it out then. From there, it was always my original intention to have a place to preserve past episodes of the show, and allow fans of the show — whether located in SoCal or elsewhere — to re-listen to past episodes from anywhere in the world…and that’s where podcasting came into play as a natural extension of the show, especially with many of the tracks I include in the weekly mixes being brand new music from artists, producers, and DJs making the freshest, most progressive bass-centric music from around the globe. I curate each and every track that's featured in the weekly mix every single week, in search of the newest trap, futurebass, futureTrap, progressive EDM and everything in between. Those artists and producers dedicated to pushing boundaries and creating new movements in sound — as I’ve always been when producing my own music — that’s who and what I look for. 2. How did you pick a subject/topic? For me it was a natural part of my own evolution as a progressive electro/trap/hiphop artist/producer and DJ myself. It’s something I’m passionate about, naturally. I’ve been writing, recording, and producing, as well as performing live both as an artist (original material) as well as a trap, chilltrap, and deep bass DJ (depending on the vibe and venue) under the name CUSCINO. Before then, I’ve been in bands (heading up the guitar and electro/texture element departments) and electronic production outfits since before I could drive a car. I’ve also done quite a bit of scoring/composing for film in the past, so creating an hour-long arc/soundscape/mix for fans of this type of music to vibe to, watch Stranger Things on mute to, or whatever just felt like a natural progression for me as a creator, artist, DJ, influencer, or whatever you’d like to consider me. It wasn’t really too daunting to me in producing an hour-long specialty show like this since I was used to creating larger bodies of work already…It was more of a challenge, one that I was excited to take on. As I was already hand-picking and curating tracks carefully for each of my sets, at some point, it just made sense to me to formulate it all into a radio show that could be aired to more people than I could ever share these gems within a single venue, or in a single mix — it enabled me to be in well, over 100 countries now, at one time. That’s the stuff of superhuman and superheroes in my book :-) This was also something I noticed was really missing in the electro/EDM/trap/futurebass space — there really weren’t many artists/DJs producing any sort of consistent, weekly show that existed on FM airwaves or in the podcast space that are ultra high-quality and super high-fidelity, with tons of replay value. Sure, there’s plenty of automated stuff going on Sirius XM, but as both a performer and a fan, these often lack any sort of arc, excitement, or human touch because they are often automated…and soul-less. As a fan, and creator, of this type of music, you want to feel something, and experience something, and that’s my goal with each and every show. 3. Advice for people that haven’t pressed record yet? Truthfully…if you have the itch to create a podcast, or radio show, just start. Find something that you’re passionate about, that you love, and that you could do — or talk about — all day every day, and you’ll have the ability to create more content than you’ll ever be able to use. Don’t let perfectionism kill your vibe either. Most likely, your first few shows (or more), may simply suck. And that’s ok…you’ll get the hang of it and improve your game along the way. Practice makes perfect. And as you go along listen to your shows, get feedback from people, listen to other shows, and improve as you go along. You don’t need a $10,000 mic these days either to have a radio show, but some basic audio engineering understanding can go a long way. If you don’t have that, fear not…find a friend that does, or there’s even little podcast studios popping up in certain parts of the world where you can just plug-in and hit record if you don’t have the stuff at home. 4. Which one of your episodes would you recommend to a new listener? Honestly, any of them! Each and every episode’s feature tracks are curated by me, arranged in a set, and then mixed live with no edits (aside from the voiceover throughout the show). Future/Sound with CUSCINO is now on episode 207 as of this writing, running 4 years strong, has an FM listener footprint of more than 1 million people via our FM affiliate stations, and is downloaded in over 100 countries now. There are great tracks, approved by yours truly, in every episode, but hey, if I have to pick a number, start with Episode 180 (Side A), and work forward from there. That’ll give you plenty to vibe to.
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PODOMATIC PARTNERS WITH DEEZERSAN FRANCISCO, CA - Podomatic, the podcast publisher since 2005, teams up with global audio streaming service Deezer, to allow podcasters to upload their shows with a single click! Podcasting has proven to be a great equalizer in media, enabling anyone to reach the same audience as major networks and large corporations. This audience is growing thanks to services like Deezer, who continue to expand their catalogs with podcasts from all over the world. Our new single-click submission feature makes it easy for podcasters to reach a greater and more diverse audience compared to our other partnerships. As well as on our own Podomatic directory, equipped with detailed stats and ranking system. Podomatic Founder Johnny Mansour added, “We couldn’t be more excited to be working with Deezer. Their monthly podcast usage has increased by 250% - including quadrupling the amount of podcast listening time - over the last two years. It’s a true thrill to introduce our podcasters to this growing audience. Our goal is, and will always be, helping independent podcasters thrive and grow by enabling them to expand the reach of their show. Our partnership and integration with Deezer is a big part of that.” Frédéric Antelme, VP Content, and Productions, Deezer said: “This year will be massive for podcasters. Over the past year, we've seen an amazing boom in podcast listening all around the world on Deezer. We love the work that Podomatic is doing to make it easier than ever for podcasters to upload their work. In the end, our job is to help listeners and content creators find each other and now that's only a click away." Getting a podcast on Deezer with Podomatic is easy and free! First, create a Podomatic account, then record your show with our simple browser recording tool, or one of our mobile apps. Publish and click the “Submit to Deezer” button on the directories tab and watch the stats roll in! You’re now a globally distributed podcaster. -ENDS- About Deezer: Deezer connects 14 million monthly active users around the world to 56 million tracks. Available in over 180 countries worldwide, Deezer gives instant access to one of the largest and most diverse global music streaming catalog on any device. Deezer is the only music streaming service with Flow, the unique mix of all your old favorites and new recommendations in one ever-changing stream. Based on an intuitive, proprietary algorithm and created by people who love music, it’s the only place to hear all your music back-to-back with fresh discoveries tailored to you. Deezer is available on your favorite device, including smartphone, tablet, PC, laptop, home sound system, connected car or smart TV. About Podomatic: Podomatic was founded in San Francisco in 2005 as a private company with the mission of helping independent podcasters get their voice heard with hosting and distribution services. For over 15 years, Podomatic has helped hundreds of thousands of podcasters get their shows on Deezer, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more. Top of the industry features are included for podcasters, such as detailed podcasting statistics, customizable web pages, embed players for sharing on Social media, and much more. A Podomatic mobile app is also available on both iOS and Android for listeners so they can download, stream, and listen to their favorite podcasts on the go. Our easy to use Podcast Studio recording app is also available for Andriod users to record, edit and publish episodes on the go. iOS version coming Spring 2020! A professional Weebly website is also available for more advanced podcasters straight from Podomatic. Weebly's drag-and-drop interface allows podcasters to create a beautiful website with no coding required. For Press Contact: Press@podomatic.com Greetings Podcasters and welcome to a Brazilian edition of the Podomatic Feature Series! This week we introduce you to HotMix Club from Sao Paulo, Brazil. HotMix Club is one of our many amazing music/DJ podcasts and is sure to pump up your bass. Influenced by everything from Novos Baianos to Whitney Houston, Reinaldo has what you need to get your groove back. Start your Podcast Here! Reinaldo had this to say about HotMix Club; rcleston.podomatic.com When, how and why did you start podcasting? "I started my podcast on September 24 2011, officially, this episode was a demo for 97 FM (radio station in Sao Paulo, Brasil). I wanted to work as a DJ on this radio and do podcasting for the possibility of improving my skills during my course at university." How did you pick a subject/topic? "The subject I chose because I love EDM. In my childhood, I listened to Gigi d'Agostino, Whitney Houston, Dj Sammy and others. I saw that the music disappeared with the time and I playing in my program this music to keep/save history." Advice for people that haven’t pressed record yet? "I'd say to record your first episode. This episode is the hardest because you will be afraid. After some episodes in Podomatic you see that is easy peasy.” What a fantastic story. HUGE thank you to Reinaldo for doing this interview and doing it in English! (Portuguese is his native tongue.) It’s a huge thrill to have so many podcasters from all over the WORLD, as part of our podcast community.  Hello podcasters and welcome back to another edition of The Podomatic Feature Series! This week we spoke with the buffest of all film buffs, The Film ‘89 Podcast. The crew has been reviewing and spoiling movies on their site film89.co.uk for years and in 2018, finally brought their voice to the podcasting world. Not your typical movie review pod, Film ‘89 deep dives into the concepts and methods of film making with expert guests from documentary producers to visual effects experts, illustrators and more! Check it out on Podomatic film89podcast.podomatic.com When, how and why did you start podcasting? “We started the podcast in January 2018 after a few of the guys on the site had cut their teeth as guest hosts on the brilliant @WrongReel podcast with its host @colebrax.” How did you pick a subject/topic? “With us, our podcast was always going to be centered around film & television as that’s the subject of the site we run, http://film89.co.uk. We’re all hugely passionate cinephiles.” Advice for people that haven’t pressed record yet? “Our best advice is to just be yourself. Being genuine counts for a lot. And also be judicious in your editing. Keep the conversation flowing and to the point. Editing out long pauses and hesitation makes so much difference to the flow of an episode.” Start Your Podcast Here!  Welcome back podcasters! To The Podomatic Feature Series This week, we spoke with DucksNPucks podcast to get the cold hard facts about starting a Hockey Podcast. These folks have been cheesing greasy wristers from the blue line since 2014 and always have fresh episodes for us hockey fans! Check out the podcast here! ducksnpucks.podomatic.com FB- @DucksNPucksblog IG- @ducksnpucks Twt-@ducksnpucks 1. When, how, and why did you start podcasting? DucksNPucks podcast was started in the summer of 2014 before the 2014-15 NHL season to compliment DucksNPucks.com which was started earlier in the year to cover the Anaheim Ducks and NHL through written articles and social media. The podcast gives fans a place to ask questions about the Anaheim Ducks and hockey. [It] was also designed as a place for news and hot topics for hockey fans. There weren’t many options in terms of podcasts that covered the Ducks. To this day there still isn’t an official podcast run by the Ducks hockey team. 2. How did you pick a subject/topic? The topic for the show was chosen based upon the DucksNPucks articles and social media that were already covering the team and sport of hockey. We also decided to cover the NHL and sport of hockey in general so the show wasn’t just focused on the Anaheim Ducks. 3. Advice for people that haven’t pressed record yet? The biggest advice we can give to someone that wants to do podcasting is to first find a topic that is big enough to develop a decent-sized audience. If the topic for the show is too narrowly focused, then it might be difficult to build a following. Also, do some research in regards to technology and test out the equipment before trying to record an actual show. In the beginning, we went through some growing pains trying to use different types of equipment and different recording methods. Start Your Podcast Here!  Welcome back to another edition of The Podomatic Feature Series This week we bodyslam you into the world of Professional Wrestling with the Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling Podcast! www.podomatic.com/podcasts/tmptow With in-depth interviews, researched discussions, and a whole lot of DDT’s, you can't go wrong with this one. We asked John (co-founder) a few questions before he choke-slammed our intern: 1. When, how and why did you start podcasting? Starting the podcast was a well thought out venture, called the Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling. We started the podcast in January of 2015. Originally, we would just record phone calls of ourselves talking about the business we loved so dearly: professional wrestling. We really wanted to do something in the wrestling business that was fun and wouldn't be a burden on us. It was more of a passion play or a labor of love for us. We wanted to do it because we felt like there were so many stories to tell about the wrestling business and more importantly the wrestlers themselves. We had agreed early on that this would be strictly wrestler interviews and that is how we would drive the show and tell their stories. 2. How did you pick a subject/topic? The way we would pick a subject (or guest) was fairly simple: interview anyone from within the wrestling business who had a story to tell. One very easy thing to figure out early on was that the wrestlers always had a story to tell. So we will interview wrestling legends, Hall of Famers, current stars, future stars and people who worked behind the scenes as well. Sometimes the subject(s) are very topical as they have upcoming shows, movies, projects, signings etc to promote. We have been doing this for 5 years plus, have done over 430 shows, and have no signs of slowing down anytime soon as the guests just keep on rolling in. Picking the subject (or guest) is usually very fun, but sometimes securing them for the interviews can be a battle. 3. Advice for people that haven’t pressed record yet? My advice for people that haven't pressed record yet is, you have to be very passionate about what you want to record. This is going to be your show, and yes you want it to be successful, but you have to love it as well. For whatever it is you decide that your focus will be, I also suggest that you do your research. Even if you think you know the topics you are going to discuss well, it's always a good idea to do even more research. As long as you love what your talking about and are prepared, you should never be intimidated to hit that record button and start your podcast. Passion plus research will ensure a great podcast that you will love recording each week! Start Your Podcast Here!  Welcome podcasters to The Podomatic Feature Series This week we are featuring The Dana Buckler Show Dana talks to people from the TV, about making the stuff on the TV! He has been podcasting on Podomatic for 7 years, so we decided to ask him a few questions. If you love Film, you’ll love The Dana Buckler Show on Podomatic! Thedanabucklershow.podomatic.com 1. When, how and why did you start podcasting? I started the podcast in 2013, because I wanted to share my life long passion of movies and the film industry with others. 2. How did you pick a subject/topic? At first it was all about movies, as the years went by, I added more guest interviews with Actors/Filmmakers. 3. Advice for people that haven’t pressed record yet? Stop thinking about it and do it! Know that your podcast will evolve with time as you record more episodes and most importantly HAVE FUN! Start Your Podcast Here!  We have been working with Apple and other directories to help get more of our podcasters get accepted on those networks and make sure fewer of our podcasters get removed once on. With input from Apple and others we have implemented system that checks your podcast setting to ensure you have it filled out correctly before your RSS feed is available.
This includes things like: - Title - Tagline - Cover Art (Recommended 3000px square image) - Description - Category - Tags - Language We rolled this out yesterday (8/8). Regretfully the features that points out the specific item(s) you are missing in your setting is not working for some. We are working on the fix but in the meantime please review all items above to ensure you have them completed. Are you new to podcasting and don't know where to start with recording your first episode? Don't worry, you're not alone. Complex recording software can sometimes be confusing or even intimidating to someone new to podcasting.
If you find yourself overwhelmed with recording software, we've got a solution for you which we just released - Recording Booth! It's easy-to-use, available directly on Podomatic, and will get your first episode recorded and published in just minutes. Click here to go to check out the recorder. |
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