Not Easily Squished Podcast
1) Fans, critics and trolls! Oh, my!
So you've finished your audio drama. Great! Now you've released it, and you're grateful—exhausted, but grateful. But what happens when the critics come? And the trolls? When you're emotionally investe...Show More
2) Secrets of Audio Drama production
There is no teacher like experience. That teacher also carries a sledgehammer called "lessons learned". In other words, learn the lesson or find out what it costs to make the same mistake again. Often...Show More
3) Storytelling systems for writing audio dramas
Storytelling systems help you write your audio dramas so that you know what has to come next. It is your own, personalized process that makes sure you tell your story in the way you intended to tell i...Show More
4) Music Between the Pauses (Part 9)
Unlike film, which has lighting, costumes, cuts, graphics, CGI, movements, camera position, sets, and even real locations, audio only has four tools in its toolbox:Spoken DialogSilenceSound EffectsMus...Show More
5) Quality Between the Pauses (Part 8)
For the most part, garbage in creates garbage out. And when you're on a super tight schedule, the quality of that garbage becomes a matter of perspective. What would be an immediate re-record session ...Show More
6) Gear Between the Pauses (Part 7)
In This EpisodeDo you need the best gear to record an audio drama? Do you need a full sound stage and the best microphones to record your voice actors? Do you need all your actors in that studio at th...Show More
7) Sounds Between the Pauses (Part 6)
Do you need a sound library to make an audio drama? No. No, you don't. You can get away with making your own special effects. It might not be exactly what you want. But it has a few advantages:1. You ...Show More
8) Actors Between the Pauses (Part 5)
Do you need real voice actors to make an audio drama? No. No, you don't. You can get away with your friends and family. It might not be great. It might not even be in person. But it will be recorded, ...Show More
9) Mistakes Between the Pauses (Part 4)
Are you an imposter? Of course not because Mr. Murphy is a lair! He is fear. Fear of embarrassment, fear of judgment, or fear of making a mistake. But that's all Imposter Syndrome is -- fear of the un...Show More
10) Process Between the Pauses (Part 3)
Welcome to Part 3 of 13 parts in my Between the Pauses mini-series that explores my thoughts while making my first audio drama: PAUSE for Dramatic Effect! If you're interested in the complete first se...Show More