There's something to be said for making a high-value podcast, which is why many continue year after year. But making a high-concept show can also be rewarding. Do you have time to make both? 

https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/making-high-concept-podcasts-on-a-high-value-budget

Broadly speaking and missing a whole lot of nuance to make a point, podcasts are either news/talk or high-concept. We know listeners like to listen to both kinds of podcasts. But we also know most podcasters only produce one or the other.

Is that because making a high-concept podcast is too difficult for most podcasters? I don't think soo. But I think it tends to be easier to make news/talk podcasts compared to high-concept shows. 

Can you do both? Probably. Your challenge will be keeping your high-value news/talk podcast train running as you devote the time necessary to make a new high-concept show. I have two tips to help you figure that out:

1. Think Big, Smart Small - You're taking the elephant-as-a-meal approach. You've probably lots of research and some things to learn. Prepare yourself for a nights-and-weekends project. Yes,

2. Think Differently - A lot of what you know about production, releasing, and promoting will need to change. The expectations for high-concept podcasts are quite different than what you've learned with your news/talk podcast. Give yourself room to figure those out.

High-concept podcasting is not for everyone. But if you'd like to give it a shot, there's a lot you can borrow from your current high-value news/talk podcast. But plan on learning a few more tricks, so give yourself room to do that.

And if you try your hand at making a high-concept podcast, be sure to let me know about it. I'd love to listen. 

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Links

• Looking for a remote recording solution that handles both audio and video? You need Riverside.fm! - evoterra.link/riverside
• Edison Research's Podcast Consumer Report - edisonresearch.com/the-podcast-consumer-quarterly-tracking-report/
• The proverbial elephant meal - en.wiktionary.org/wiki/eat_an_elephant_one_bite_at_a_time
• 1080p displays in a pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses - cnet.com/tech/computing/tcl-new-tv-glasses-actually-kind-of-stylish-ces-2022/
• Serious about podcasting? Join the Advancing Podcasting Community today! - AdvancingPodcasting.xyz

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While Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th. Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions. Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few. You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit donations4abortion.com. If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources: 1. ShoutYourAbortion.com is a campaign to normalize abortion. 2. DontBanEquality.com is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions. 3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics. 4. PlanCPills.org provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet. 5. Choice.CRD.co has a collection of these resources and more. We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.

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