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Episode Topics

Voice over opportunities
Podcast marketing tips
Audience growth strategies
Twitter vs. Blue Sky
Microphone recommendations
Political podcast reach
Podcast monetization programs

1. Opening Remarks

Personal anecdotes about voice-over gigs
- Audiobooks vs. Commercials
- VeggieTales and knockoff of "King of the Hill" experience
Introduction to the podcast's purpose and audience

2. Voice-Over Gigs: How to Get Them

The story of the Budweiser frogs
- An ad agency employee gets the gig unexpectedly
The story of the AOL "You've Got Mail" voice
- Recording to cassette, wife’s connection to the company
Corona beer holiday commercial
- A guitarist hired to whistle instead
Importance of saying yes to opportunities

3. Key Announcements and Housekeeping

Introduction to the podcast's sponsor, Riverside.fm
- Features: Studio quality recordings, multi-track recording, AI editing tools
- Promo code for listeners: "bigpodcast" for 15% off
Explanation of sound cues used in the episode

4. Blue Sky and Twitter Updates

Blue Sky adds 1,000,000 new users in a week
- Creator of Blue Sky is also the creator of Twitter
- Comparison to Twitter, user engagement, advice to claim usernames
Mass exodus from Twitter
- Austrian Airlines' and The Guardian's creative exits
- Use of Tweet Deleter to cleanse old posts

5. Podcasting During Elections

Impact of podcasts in elections
Audience reach statistics for Trump and Harris via podcasts
- Trump: 23,500,000 Americans reached
- Kamala Harris: 6,400,000 Americans reached
Reflections on podcasting’s reach and specialized audience

6. The Best Microphone for Podcasting

Humorous take on microphone debates among podcasters
Advice on making a cheap mic sound better
- Quiet recording environment
- Proper distance from the mic
David’s setup: using an Electro-Voice RE20

7. Tribute to Elwood Edwards

Death of Elwood Edwards, the voice of AOL’s "You've Got Mail"
- Historical significance of his voice work
- Recording on cassette thanks to his wife's suggestion
Other famed voice-over stories
- Encouraging listeners to share their voice-over stories

8. Big Podcast AMP

Explanation of Big Podcast AMP program
- Goals: Grow podcast audience, increase engagement, monetize skills
Invitation to reach out for personal coaching

9. Closing Remarks and Additional Resources

Classified ads for tools to help podcasters
- Book Like a Boss for automating guest booking
- AudioPen app for converting thoughts into podcast outlines
Subscription links for the podcast
- Links for iPhone, Android, and RSS feed

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 This podcast episode is sponsored by Riverside.fm, offering studio-quality remote recordings, multitrack and text-based editing, AI tools for removing silences and filler words, and creating magic clip highlights
05:56 Share your stories via Mastodon, Blue Sky, or threads. Keep showing up for more opportunities
06:53 Seize opportunities; say yes
11:14 Twitter - Community collapse imminent; prepare to leave soon
13:31 Connect with experts or authors via interviews
17:30 Unexpected success stories

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