Books that change lives and tech that changes podcasting.
This time Claire welcomes Rebecca Thandi Norman, the creative force behind the Book Imprint podcast. Rebecca shares the evolution of her show, from the Agatha Christie-focused Tea & Murder to Book Imprint, which explores the profound impact of books on individuals before the age of 25. She delves into her unique approach to guest selection, ensuring a diverse range of voices, and opens up about the dedicated team behind Audi Productions that makes her podcast a reality, highlighting the importance of collaboration in independent podcasting.
Claire and Sam provide expert insights, detailing TrueFans' innovative approach to hosting, including transparent cost analytics, listener micropayments, and advanced features designed to empower independent creators.
Plus, find out which books have left an imprint on Sam.
The Creator
- While Rebecca is a writer she considers herself "first and foremost a reader," and the podcast provides an outlet for constant reading and writing.
- The motto of Book Imprint is "everyone is interesting," and Rebecca intentionally seeks diverse guests from different industries to show that books can change the lives of people outside of the publishing or intellectual world.
- The show's production team, Audi Productions, opts to take healthy breaks in between seasons to recalibrate, research guests, and avoid burnout.
Beyond the MP3
- Sam and Claire discuss the alternate enclosure feature, a Podcasting 2.0 extension to the RSS feed that can point to supplementary content, such as video, a soundbite, or a translated file.
- Sam gives an update on TrueFans hosting, including highlighting that the analytics dashboard will show the total listen time and the number of apps that consumed the episode.
- Sam and Claire discuss the possibility for creators to set a suggested value for episodes, designed to cover a podcaster's hosting costs. Listeners have the final decision on how much they choose to contribute (including giving less, zero, or more than the suggested value).
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