The Covid pandemic has meant LOTS of changes. If you are one of the lucky ones, the worst change you have experienced is more time in front of a screen. Working on-line coupled with binge watching with some gaming mixed

Hello TalkShoe users! This is Dave Cooper and Jeff Franklin. You may know us from the official support calls, TalkShoe Support Live - Show ID 77, or from our replies to questions submitted by users such as yourself via an email

The Toronto media veteran gives candid advice about asking “hard” questions and why it’s ok to cut an interview short. Currently the co-host of Canada's biggest drive home talk radio show #TheRush on Newstalk1010 in Toronto. Jay “Mad Dog” Michaels is

Blue Jays fans everywhere know the voice of Mike Wilner. For eighteen seasons he has brought the game and it’s stars to radios across Canada. Since starting his career in the late 80’s, he has been talking to, and about,

Drew Kozub has been front and center in Winnipeg media since 2011. First with Breakfast Television Winnipeg, and now with KiSS Mornings on 102.3 FM. If you mix in his 6 years as the in-Game Co-host for the NHL's Winnipeg

If you are Canadian and own a radio then you've heard the voice of Tarzan Dan. He's worked at the biggest stations in the country, winning numerous awards including announcer of the year multiple times. Plus, you can mix in

What podcast style fits you best? Your podcast. Your style. What fits you best? You have something to say. You have ideas that need to be shared. You have a voice that needs to be heard. With Talkshoe, you have a way

The 7 podcasting accessories that will make your podcast better! Getting started or looking to get better. Either way you want to give your podcast the best. Sometimes that means upgrading your equipment.Which, let’s be honest, is often the best part

  Ask Yourself, Am I Incorporating All The Right Strategies? Maybe your company just started a branded podcast, or has been producing one for a while. Whichever the case, a common thing we hear at Talkshoe is that people aren’t familiar with

Intro and outro are the two important components to the success of your podcast as they are what pulls your listeners in initially and ensures that they come back for more.

If you have been invited to be a guest on someone’s podcast, you should be incredibly flattered! Whether you’re an expert in your field, bring a fresh perspective to the table, or have opinions you’re willing to share, this is

As someone who regularly engages with new and first-time podcasters, I am frequently asked how much preparation should be done before hitting record. Often, these inquiries include a question about scriptwriting. Should episodes be completely scripted to ensure that material

With so many options available out there, purchasing a microphone for your podcast can feel like an extremely daunting and overwhelming task. That’s why we’ve created this guide of our top choices to fit within any budget. Whether you’re just

Companies looking to reach the growing global podcast audience have been creating their own shows, known as branded podcasts. These podcasts are an extension of the brand and can be created for several important reasons such as thought leadership, having

Podcast conferences are an excellent opportunity to interact with and learn from other like-minded individuals involved in the podcasting industry. Featuring special guests and keynote speakers, these events can benefit both aspiring and seasoned podcasters alike. Speaking from personal experience,

Since 2005 when Steve Jobs announced that podcasts would now be supported on iTunes, this audio-only method of entertainment has been steadily increasing in popularity. In an age where “video is king”, how is it that this continues to be

Congratulations! You have carefully crafted your engaging audio content and are ready to start sharing your podcast with the world. This may sound like an overwhelming and daunting task and you are probably wondering where to begin. In this technological

Who exactly is listening to podcasts? In 2019, there are statistics and data available for almost anything that you could think of. Lucky for us, podcasting is no exception! If you have clicked on this blog post, I am guessing that

Your voice is an extremely powerful tool and when used properly, can make the difference between a dynamic and engaging podcast and one that is quickly passed over. This is something that many hosts do not give adequate attention to.

Sam Laliberte is the Host and Producer of the Freedom Lifestyle podcast - a show that is empowering the movement and entrepreneurial shift towards flexible work. Sam has been working remotely and traveling the world as a Digital Nomad for

Whether you are just starting out with a brand-new podcast or seeking inspiration for an existing one, it is common to have difficulties with deciding on a specific topic to discuss. But not to worry! This guide will help you

Inviting guests to join you on your podcast can be an effective way to add variety to your show and reach a wider audience. The guest can bring a new perspective to the table or share insights on a topic

Another year at the Podcast Movement, another exciting and successful week for TalkShoe! With over 3,000 attendees and 150+ speakers this year, the conference has grown beyond our expectations. Being the world’s biggest gathering of podcasters, this convention is such a

Plenty of podcasters use TalkShoe because of how easy it is to produce and record shows. From phone calls to co-hosting to two-way dialogue, TalkShoe provides podcasters with a platform to record, stream host, and share one platform. Now you

There are two different ways to publish your podcasts on TalkShoe. 1. Live options - this is the option people are most familiar 2. Upload an audio file that was recorded earlier. It’s really easy to do and means you can record your

Summer is here in Toronto, and the city is brimming with outdoor events to check out during these sunny, warm months. The ever-evolving metropolis has no shortage of delicacies to eat, places to go, things to do. And now, there’s

From the Podcast Movement in Philadelphia to the Toronto Podcaster Meet-Up in Toronto, TalkShoe is taking its podcasting studio to the newly opened Stackt Market. Stackt Market is a creative commercial space that uses shipping containers to house businesses, cultural exhibits,

It’s always been known that seeing is believing, but nowadays, we’re shifting more towards hearing is knowing. Podcasting isn’t the trend it once was, it’s actually a preferred way in which way we consume information, data, news, and knowledge. In

The legs upon which your podcast stands on is the dynamic, engaging and original content you deliver. It’s your unique voice and how you use it that will shape your audience. But let’s get real and not forget that it’s

There are hundreds of thousands of blogs on the Internet, each with their own unique voice telling a different story. From mommy to fashion blogs, and every other blog in between about pretty much any topic you can conjure up

What’s stopping your business from starting a podcast? You’re probably thinking, “I don’t have an audience.” Not to worry. This is where you build listenership by appealing to a small but mighty core audience which will eventually give way to

If you’ve got a podcast or you’re thinking about starting one, guaranteed you’ve heard whispers of the term RSS feed and you’ve seen the symbol on various web pages or Facebook posts (it looks like the wifi symbol fell over

Since its inception in 2008, Spotify has been sweeping the globe, connecting music lovers from all over the world. Boasting a collection of millions upon millions of songs, every genre is represented, from mainstream to obscure and every mash-up in

When did podcasts become so popular? First of all, humans love stories, and the podcasting medium caters exactly to that. Segments can be long and saved for later to be listened to over and over and over again. Secondly, they

Launching a podcast is exciting! It takes weeks, months, years to build up the courage and content to launch a quality podcast into the universe. It’s challenging to get over that initial hump of, “Can I do it?”, “Will I

There are no hard and fast rules for making your podcast shine and attract thousands of listeners. The golden era of early adopters launching a new podcast, getting it listed on iTunes, then getting a mass of listeners to tune

Audio is often left sitting out on the sidelines, warming the bench while other flashier media formats like TV or content videos get to be on the starting line up. Don’t be fooled. Audio should be included in your communications

So now you’re ready to find a suitable podcast hosting service. After all the blood, sweat and tears that have gone into perfecting your podcast, you need the perfect host to make your hard work get noticed. But with so

I know what you’re probably wondering: who are you, and why should I give a damn about your favorite podcasts? Well, that is a question for the philosophers. The point is that I’ve been listening to podcasts for quite some

Pass Time During The Holiday Season With These Holiday Podcasts Whether you’re on a flight to somewhere warm, about to get into a car to your meet your family, or are just staying home for the holidays, you are sure to

There are a lot of people out there with podcasts in 2018. There are even more people who want to start a podcast, but haven’t gotten around to it yet. If you are one of the latter group, you should

How TalkShoe’s Customer Care Sets Us Apart As The Best Podcast Hosting Service What does it take to be the best? At TalkShoe, we’ve come to believe that to be the best podcast hosting service, you need to do more than

How To Set Up A Podcast On Your First Try With Talkshoe, it’s easy to create as many different podcasts as you want, discover your niche, or just have fun doing whatever you want. But if you’re the kind of person

Let’s face it: there are a lot of online voice recorders out there. As an amateur podcast recorder, or someone who is looking to brush up on new technology, it can be difficult to find the right recorder for you.

Ah, I remember it like it was yesterday. It’s the early 2000s and people are all still getting over the fact that the Y2K bug didn’t reset all of the world’s computers (yes, people did actually believe this). A quick Google

Dealing with echo on a live podcast interview can be incredibly annoying. What’s worse, sometimes you may not have the time to troubleshoot the echo because you are busy with your podcast guest. Luckily for you, although echo can be

Podcast hosting isn’t the taboo word that it used to be. Thanks to TalkShoe, free podcast hosting is easier than it’s ever been, even if you have never created a podcast before If you’re someone that has always dreamed of having

Here at TalkShoe, we love to talk podcasting with other passionate podcasters. Last Wednesday, we took some of the TalkShoe crew out to The Pacific Junction Hotel in the heart of downtown Toronto to do just that! If you made it

With TalkShoe, it’s now easier than ever to create a free account and get started recording your own podcast, but we hope that you won’t stop there. While it can be easy to just start pressing record, we suggest investing

https://youtu.be/P3OJrYNnvME This is by far the most exciting episode of our “long and illustrious” podcast series history! Episode 2 of iotum Live features a fantastic interview with our longtime friend and TalkShoe user Todd Shapiro of SiriusXM. Todd stopped by our

It isn’t just veteran podcast recorders that deserve to create quality podcasts that they can be proud of. TalkShoe knows that there are many podcast enthusiasts who simply don’t know where to start, but want to make something that other

If you’re just podcasting for fun, then being listed by podcasting directories isn’t something you may worry about. For everyone else, getting your podcast listed on iTunes and other directories is a major step that you have to take if

Podcasts are a unique medium that allow for a lot of creativity and personalization, but are easily accessible by everyone with a computer and a basic understanding of audio recording. Podcast hosting allows anyone with an opinion or a story

If you’ve gotten this far, then congratulations! You have taken the first step towards starting a podcast! Whether you have a lot to say, or think podcasting is cool, we’re glad that you’ve decided to put yourself out on the

Are you one of TalkShoe’s long-time users? If so, first I’d like to thank you for your continued support. Thanks to fans like you, TalkShoe has grown into what it is today: a place with more than just free podcast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwpCGGybXJs Wondering how to start a podcast? You’re probably not alone. Each year, more and more people become interested in podcasts and podcasting, and that trend is not likely to change. But what about if you don’t have any experience? Creating a

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Yo-AvEkurA Whether you are a longtime TalkShoe user looking to brush up on the basics, or are new to the platform, you are probably here for one reason -- to learn how to better your podcast skills and become a better

TalkShoe gives your company a host of benefits for creating, managing, and listening to your live and recorded audio podcasts. Learn more and sign up for your free TalkShoe account today.

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TalkShoe has been around since 2005, but we couldn’t remember a more fun and exciting week than the one we spent last week in Philadelphia. See our event highlight reel below, maybe you're in it!

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