The Cliff Ravenscraft Show

[audio:http://media.libsyn.com/media/generallyspeaking/PodcastAnswerMan070-LiveCallers.mp3] In this episode I take Live Calls for the first time in the Podcast Answer Man show. Right Click Here To Download The post 070 Podcast Answer Man – Taking Live Calls appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

[audio:http://media.libsyn.com/media/generallyspeaking/PodcastAnswerMan069-QuestionsAndAnswers.mp3] In this episode I answer a few questions that had come in recently. Right Click Here To Download The post 069 Podcast Answer Man – Q & A appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

[audio:http://media.libsyn.com/media/generallyspeaking/PodcastAnswerMan068-BusinessNameAndMore.mp3] In this episode I share a recent event where I had to change the name of my consulting business. I also talk about a few questions some consulting clients have recently asked. Right Click Here To Download The post 068 Podcast Answer Man – Business Name And More appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

[audio:http://media.libsyn.com/media/gspn/PodcastAnswerMan067-PodcastingAsACareer.mp3] In this episode, I share the talk that I gave at Podcamp Ohio. During my talk, I referenced Episode #150 of My Crazy Life. This was a great episode that eventually led right up to the decision and podcast that I was actually referring to which was, in fact, Episode #151 of My Crazy […] The post 067 Podcast Answer Man – Podcasting As A Career appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

[audio:http://media.libsyn.com/media/gspn/PodcastAnswerMan066-PodcampOHBreakout.mp3] In this episode, I'm joined by a few friends to in a small breakout session to discuss how the first annual Podcamp Ohio is going. Links to: Robin Maiden, Alison Lukan, Jeremy Laughlin, Daniel Lewis Right Click Here To Download The post 066 Podcast Answer Man – Breakout Session Podcamp Ohio appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

In this episode, I speak with Bob Heil of Heil Sound. Heil Sound of course is the company that produces the most awesome broadcast quality microphone in the world known as the Heil PR-40. Bob shares a little bit about how he got started in the audio equipment industry. Bob mentioned the REC Forums where […] The post 065 Podcast Answer Man – A Talk With Bob Heil appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

[audio:http://media.libsyn.com/media/gspn/PodcastAnswerMan064-CommentsAndQuestions.mp3] On this episode, I catch up on a few comments and questions that had come in on the Podcast Answer Man Voice Mail Line. Of course you can always call in your comments and questinos 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling 859-795-4067. The following video was mentioned by one of […] The post 064 Podcast Answer Man – Comments And Questions appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

Cliff Speaks Out On The Topic Of TalkShoe! [audio:http://media.libsyn.com/media/gspn/PodcastAnswerMan063-TalkShoeEdirolR09HR.mp3] In this episode, I finally go public with my thoughts on the TalkShoe Incident! Also I share my excitement over the release of the Edirol R-09HR recorder. If you are interested in the purchase of any podcasting gear, please do give me a call! I have […] The post 063 Podcast Answer Man – TalkShoe And Edirol R-09HR appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

[audio:http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-4776/TS-118723.mp3] This is a conversation with Jason Van Orden. Jason Van Orden is a consultant, author and speaker on podcasting and social media. Jason, a webpreneur and would-be rock star, dove into podcasting with the same passion he has for music and internet business. In this conversation Jason and I discuss the process of how […] The post 062 Podcast Answer Man – Community Talk With Jason Van Orden appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

[audio:http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-4776/TS-116619.mp3] In this episode, I have lunch with DG Hollums, a local podcasting pastor from Northern, Ky. We share our lunch time discussion of various podcasting topics. Check out DG's podcasts The Guys Podcast and Praxis Podcast. CALL IN YOUR PODCAST & NEW MEDIA COMMENTS & QUESTIONS 859-795-4067! Discuss Podcasting in the gspn.tv Community Forum. […] The post 061 Podcast Answer Man – Podcast Talk At Lunch appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

[audio:http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-4776/TS-113941.mp3] In this episode I am interviewed by gspn.tv community member, Andrea Zuniga. She recently interviewed me for her podcast called Geek Is Chic. CALL IN YOUR PODCAST & NEW MEDIA COMMENTS & QUESTIONS 859-795-4067! Discuss Podcasting in the gspn.tv Community Forum. Special Thanks to Evan Agee with AGEE DESIGN for sponsoring the Podcast Answer […] The post 060 Podcast Answer Man – Interviewed Regarding Podcamp NYC appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

[audio:http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-4776/TS-112385.mp3] In this episode I discuss how to make a link to subscribe to iTunes using an image. I answer a question about how to set up a domain name to forward to your free wordpress.com or blogger account. I also share my initial thoughts on Blogger & Podcaster Liability Insurance as discussed in TWIL […] The post 059 Podcast Answer Man – Itunes Links – Domain Names – Podcasting Insurance – And More! appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

[audio:http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-4776/TS-111150.mp3] Here is the recording I did of my talk at Podcamp NYC titled “Communicating With Your Audience / Building A Community Around Your Podcast.” CALL IN YOUR PODCAST & NEW MEDIA COMMENTS & QUESTIONS 859-795-4067! Discuss Podcasting in the gspn.tv Community Forum. Right Click Here To Download This Episode The post 058 Podcast Answer Man – Building A Community Around Your Podcast appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

[audio:http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-4776/TS-110531.mp3] In this episode, I share a bit of an update while outside the studio. There are going to be quite a few field recordings coming up from my trip to Podcamp NYC. Also, I share that I've been planning a lot of “meet ups” with those who listen to our podcasts. I encourage you […] The post 057 Podcast Answer Man – Meetups And More appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

[audio:http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-4776/TS-106274.mp3] In this episode, I am joined by Jeff Roney of Roney Zone Productions. We talked about a few low cost ideas on how you can promote your podcast! We talked about Building a relationship with another show, bringing value to the conversation, the use of sub domains for branding purposes, video as a promotional […] The post 056 Podcast Answer Man – Inexpensive Ways To Promote Your Show appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

[audio:http://media.libsyn.com/media/generallyspeaking/PodcastAnswerMan-055-MarantzPMD620Review.mp3] In this episode, I review the Marantz PMD620 Professional Portable Digital Recorder. I also give a bit of an update regarding my feelings on the Zoom H2 Recorder. I also compare both the Marantz and the Zoom recorders to the Edirol R-09. Folks may be shocked to learn that if I had to replace […] The post 055 Podcast Answer Man – Marantz PMD620 Review appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

[audio:http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-4776/TS-102230.mp3] Links Mentioned In This Show Podcamp NYC April 25th – 26th Podcamp Ohio June 28th Evan Agee – Agee Design – Our Awesome Sponsor! Twitter EverNote TelePixie Wakeup Calls GET YOUR PODCASTING AUDIO EQUIPMENT FROM ME! CALL IN YOUR PODCAST & NEW MEDIA QUESTIONS 859-795-4067! Discuss Podcasting in the gspn.tv Community Forum. Special Thanks […] The post 054 Podcast Answer Man – EverNote And More appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

[audio:http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-4776/TS-97893.mp3?dl=1] Links Mentioned In This Show Podcasting News Directory of International Podcasts By Language Main Podcamp Site iTunes Music Store Directory Podcasters Across Borders Visual Hub for the Mac Videora iPod Converter for PC SourceForge Discuss Podcasting in the gspn.tv Community Forum. Special Thanks to Agee Design for Sponsoring Our Podcast! Mention Podcast Answer Man […] The post 053 Podcast Answer Man – Networking With Podcasters & Equipment Questions appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

[audio:http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-4776/TS-96990.mp3?dl=1] Links to Folks I talked to in this episode: The Diva Cast Mitch Canter Dave Delaney Discuss Podcasting in the gspn.tv Community Forum. Special Thanks to Agee Design for Sponsoring Our Podcast! Mention Podcast Answer Man for a 20% Discount! Right Click Here To Download This Episode The post 052 Podcast Answer Man – Podcamp Nashville Review Part 2 appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

[audio:http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-4776/TS-96981.mp3?dl=1] Links to Folks I talked to in this episode: Scott Maentz of SweatCast.tv Rob Williams of Tupelo Catholic Podcast Marc Smith of the Wild Tangents Blog Mangy Dog Radio Hour Discuss Podcasting in the gspn.tv Community Forum. Special Thanks to Agee Design for Sponsoring Our Podcast! Mention Podcast Answer Man for a 20% Discount! […] The post 051 Podcast Answer Man – Podcamp Nashville Review Part 1 appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

[audio:http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-4776/TS-89888.mp3] This is my recording from my talk at Podcamp Nashville this morning. The outline was literally typed up just hours before I spoke. You know me, I just like to speak from my heart. I had a touch of nerves just minutes before I spoke, but like normal, that all went away after I […] The post 050 Podacst Answer Man – Podcasting As A Career – PodcampNashville appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

[audio:http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-4776/TS-87776.mp3] In this episode, I share my thoughts looking back at my first month in my career in new media. Discuss Podcasting in the gspn.tv Community Forum. Right Click Here To Download This Episode The post 049 Podcast Answer Man – My First Month In New Media appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

[audio:http://recordings.talkshoe.com//TC-4776/TS-83795.mp3] In this episode, I talk about the importance of doing everything you can to make things work for your sponsor. There is great potential to do relational based endorsements that would far exceed the effectiveness of nearly any other form of marketing out there. However, there is great potential to really do sponsorships poorly. […] The post 048 Podcast Answer Man – Talk About Sponsorships appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

[audio:http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-4776/TS-83793.mp3] In this episode, I discuss what a Podcamp is and why I plan to attend no less than four of them this year. A PodCamp is a usually free, community driven, UnConference for new media enthusiasts and professionals including bloggers, podcasters, YouTubers, social networkers, and anyone curious about new media. The first PodCamp was […] The post 047 Podcast Answer Man – Why Podcasters Should Attend A Podcamp! appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

The POWER of the HEIL PR40 / PR-40 Microphone! Right Click Here To Download Heil PR-40 In this episode, I've decided to show off one of my favorite pieces of equipment in my studio. My Heil PR40 microphone was recommended by Leo Leporte. I'm using this episode to show the MAJOR difference in the audio […] The post 046 Podcast Answer Man – The POWER of the HEIL PR40 / PR-40 Microphone! appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

[audio:http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-3890/TS-82255.mp3] In this episode, I record from a live demonstration at a meet up for NewMediaCincinnati.com. Discuss Podcasting in the gspn.tv Community Forum. Right Click Here To Download This Episode Thanks to Agee Design for sponsoring the Podcast Answer Man! The post 045 Podcast Answer Man – New Media Cincinnati Meetup appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

[audio:http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-3890/TS-80178.mp3] In this episode, I talk about the importance of taking your time when naming your podcast Discuss Podcasting in the gspn.tv Community Forum. Right Click Here To Download This Episode Thanks to Agee Design for sponsoring the Podcast Answer Man! The post 044 Podcast Answer Man – Naming Your Podcast appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

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Discuss Podcasting in the gspn.tv Community Forum. In this episode, I do a screencast explaining why I love Netvibes and why it is now my personalized home page. If you would like to add the gspn.tv podcasts tab that I showed in this video, CLICK HERE after you have your netvibes account set up. If […] The post 042 Podcast Answer Man – Netvibes! appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

[audio:http://media.libsyn.com/media/generallyspeaking/PodcastAnswerMan-041-PitfallsOfLiveShows.mp3] In this episode, I share my concerns about those who attempt to start podcasting using the Live Show format. I was shocked at how this almost came out as sort of a “rant.” I didn't intend for it to come out that way. I'm wondering if this might spark an ongoing conversation on the […] The post 041 Podcast Answer Man – Pitfalls of The Live Format! appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

[audio:http://media.libsyn.com/media/generallyspeaking/PodcastAnswerMan-040-VideoTestsSuccessful-P.mp3] Discuss Podcasting in the gspn.tv Community Forum. If you are interested in talking with me about my podcast consulting services, you can reach me by email at [email protected] or you can use the contact page at BitCastMeida.com. Right Click Here To Download This Episode Thanks to Agee Design for sponsoring the Podcast Answer Man! The post 040 Podcast Answer Man – Video Test Success appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

In this episode, I share why I rely so heavily on using an audio mixer in my podcast recordings. I also explain what a mix-minus is and how to set one up. Check out the new equipment page on the blog! The post 039 Podcast Answer Man – Mixer and MixMinus – Mix-Minus appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

Discuss Podcasting in the gspn.tv Community Forum. In this episode, I take a quick lunch break to bring you a video podcast of some options out there for microphones for your podcast. Check out the new equipment page on the blog! If you are interested in talking with me about my podcast consulting services, you […] The post 038 Podcast Answer Man – Micrphone Options appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

[audio:http://media.libsyn.com/media/generallyspeaking/PodcastAnswerMan-037-TheBigMove.mp3] Discuss Podcasting in the gspn.tv Community Forum. In this episode, I discussed how The Podacast Answer Man will now be a part of my personal/professional blog at CliffRavenscraft.com. Also, I explained that I am going to official end the NetJunk and Pursuing Your Passion podcasts and move the content from those shows into the […] The post 037 Podcast Answer Man – Audio Clips – Video Podcasting – Itunes Listing Issue – 859-795-4067 appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

[audio:http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-9668/TS-69188.mp3] In this episode, I talk about An Article From Gigaom that discussed an increased concern about where you might be downloading your wordpress themes from. If you use WordPress, I strongly encourage you to listen to this episode of the Podcast Answer Man and then read the article for yourself! Episode 035 Update Regarding […] The post 036 Podcast Answer Man – WordPress Themes Warning appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

[audio:http://media.libsyn.com/media/generallyspeaking/PodcastAnswerMan-035-ZoomH2Review.mp3] In this episode, I give you my review of the Samson Zoom H2 Portable Digital Recorder. UPDATE 11/27/2007: Please note: The Zoom H2 will not mount as a USB Drive on MAC OS X 10.5.0 Leopard unless you update to H2 Firmware version 1.2 or higher. You may download the latest H2 frimware and […] The post 035 Podcast Answer Man – Samson Zoom H2 Review appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

[audio:http://media.libsyn.com/media/generallyspeaking/PodcastAnswerMan-034-HowToLaunchYourFirstPodcast.mp3] Steps Mentioned In The Podcast 1) Determine your message – What your show will be about. 2) Determine who your audience is. 3) Choose a title. 4) Record your show – Audacity 5) Set up a website. 6) Find a place to host your files 7) Upload your file 8) Link to your file […] The post 034 Podcast Answer Man – How To Launch Your First Podcast appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

[audio:http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-9668/TS-63227.mp3] In this episode of the Podcast Answer Man, we talk with Victor Cajiao from The Typical Mac User Podcast. Discuss Podcasting in the Podcasting section of the GSPN.tv Community Forum. Right Click Here To Download This Episode The post 033 Podcast Answer Man – Victor with The Typical Mac User Podcast appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

[audio:http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-9668/TS-59381.mp3] In this episode of the Podcast Answer Man, we talk with Cali Lewis from GeekBrief.tv Discuss Podcasting in the Podcasting section of the GSPN.tv Community Forum. Right Click Here To Download This Episode The post 032 Podcast Answer Man – Cali Lewis of GeekBrief.tv appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

[audio:http://media.libsyn.com/media/generallyspeaking/Podcast_Answer_Man_Episode_31.MP3] Discuss Podcasting in the Podcasting section of the GSPN.tv Community Forum. Right Click Here To Download This Episode The post 031 Podcast Answer Man – Dave McLellan Corvette Chief appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

[audio:http://media.libsyn.com/media/generallyspeaking/PodcastAnswerManEp30.mp3] Discuss Podcasting in the Podcasting section of the GSPN.tv Community Forum. Right Click Here To Download This Episode The post 030 Podcast Answer Man – Podcamp Boston Part 05 – First Impressions! appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

[audio:http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-9668/TS-52992.mp3] Discuss Podcasting in the Podcasting section of the GSPN.tv Community Forum. Right Click Here To Download This Episode The post 029 Podcast Answer Man – Podcamp Boston Part 04 – Matthew Ebel appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

[audio:http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-9668/TS-52990.mp3] Discuss Podcasting in the Podcasting section of the GSPN.tv Community Forum. Right Click Here To Download This Episode The post 028 Podcast Answer Man – Podcamp Boston Part 03 – Tequila Rain Party appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

[audio:http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-9668/TS-52989.mp3] Discuss Podcasting in the Podcasting section of the GSPN.tv Community Forum. Right Click Here To Download This Episode The post 027 Podcast Answer Man – Podcamp Boston Part 02 – The T appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

[audio:http://media.libsyn.com/media/generallyspeaking/Podcast_Answer_Man_-_Podcamp_Boston_Update.MP3] Discuss Podcasting in the Podcasting section of the GSPN.tv Community Forum. Right Click Here To Download This Episode The post 026 Podcast Answer Man – Podcamp Boston Part 01 appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

[audio:http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-9668/TS-50327.mp3] Discuss Podcasting in the Podcasting section of the GSPN.tv Community Forum. In this episode, I mentioned that I would start a section in the forum to discuss the use of Feedburner. CLICK HERE to go directly to that section! Right Click Here To Download This Episode The post 025 Podcast Answer Man – What About Feedburner? appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

[audio:http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-9668/TS-49746.mp3] Discuss Podcasting in the Podcasting section of the GSPN.tv Community Forum. Right Click Here To Download This Episode The post 024 Podcast Answer Man – Please Don’t Pan Your Audio! appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

[audio:http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-9668/TS-49043.mp3] Discuss Podcasting in the Podcasting section of the GSPN.tv Community Forum. Right Click Here To Download This Episode The post 023 Podcast Answer Man – Promoting With Forums appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

[audio:http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-9668/TS-48858.mp3] In today's Podcast Answer Man, I share with you a story I found on Paul Colligan's Blog. The news is that Microsoft will now support Podcasting on its new Zune 2 devices out of the box. Not only that, but Zune 1 users will get an update to their firmware that will also support […] The post 022 Podcast Answer Man – Microsoft To Support Podcasting!!! appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.

[audio:http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-9668/TS-48838.mp3] Today I share a brilliant marketing ploy that was pulled off at the New Media Expo this past weekend. Here is the link to the blog post I read from! Shout out to Chris Brogan for alerting me to this via twitter. Image referenced in this episode: Discuss Podcasting in the Podcasting section of […] The post 021 Podcast Answer Man – Brilliant Marketing – REPOST appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.