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Here are some resources available for podcasters (new or existing), creators, and small businesses during this time of uncertainty
Monetary Help
ConvertKit
They made a Creator fund to help creators in this time of need. They will give up to $500 to help cover anything: rent, child care, groceries, medical, whatever.
SBA
SBA is offering disaster relief loans for small businesses up to $2 million at a 3.75% interest rate (2.75% if non-profit)
Software
Zencastr
Zencastr is giving you unlimited guests and recording time on the free Hobby plan for their remote recording software.
Buzzsprout
Buzzsprout is offering free Pro accounts for:
- School or college moving classes online
- Federal, state, or municipal government
- Any non-profit or charity working to combat COVID-19
- Other requests on a case-by-case basis
Whooshkaa
Whooshkaa is an Australian podcast hosting company and is offering free private podcasting to schools K-12 worldwide. Rode also partnered with them to offer equipment in Australia. Apply Here.
ConvertKit
They updated their free plan to let you send broadcast emails up to 500 subscribers and are giving you access to two of their paid courses. Sign up here.
Anchor
Anchor is a great podcast hosting option for kids and teachers. It’s free, can be used 100% mobile, and is a great way to learn.
Courses
Smart From Scratch
Pat Flynn of SPI is giving away Smart From Scratch: How to Find a Winning Business Idea & Land Your First Customer. It’s normally $249.
Blogging For Business
Ahrefs is giving away Blogging For Business, a $799 course, for free. I’ve gone through part of this course and it’s excellent.
DigitalMarketer Lab
DigitalMarketer opened up free access to DigitalMarketer Lab for through at least the end of March 2020.
Popular free guides and posts on Podcast Insights:
How To Make Money Podcasting (some options, like in-person events, might not apply right now, but many of them do)
Microphone guides:
Popular Podcasts
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My Favorite Murder is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. Each week, Karen and Georgia share compelling true crimes and hometown stories from friends and listeners. Since MFM launched in January of 2016, Karen and Georgia have shared their lifelong interest in true crime and have covered stories of infamous serial killers like the Night Stalker, mysterious cold cases, captivating cults, incredible survivor stories and important events from history like the Tulsa race massacre of 1921. My Favorite Murder is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including historic true crime, comedic interviews and news, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include Buried Bones with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, This Podcast Will Kill You, Bananas and more.