Comments on: How to Avoid Podfading in 2007 http://www.jasonvanorden.com/how-to-avoid-podfading Podcasting and social media commentary, tips and resources from podcasting consultant and author, Jason Van Orden. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:43:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Runnerville » Blog Archive » Runnerville Weekly #11 http://www.jasonvanorden.com/how-to-avoid-podfading#comment-38735 Runnerville » Blog Archive » Runnerville Weekly #11 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:39:40 +0000 http://www.jasonvanorden.com/how-to-avoid-podfading#comment-38735 [...] Happy April Fool’s Day. Unfortunately (or fortunately), we didn’t put together a joke podcast. Is it an indicator of the serious times of our sport? Or just a complete lack of creativity? Tough call. Regardless, we made it to Episode #11. No podfading at Runnerville Weekly! [...] [...] Happy April Fool’s Day. Unfortunately (or fortunately), we didn’t put together a joke podcast. Is it an indicator of the serious times of our sport? Or just a complete lack of creativity? Tough call. Regardless, we made it to Episode #11. No podfading at Runnerville Weekly! [...]

]]> By: Show #3 - Podfading » MedSqod: Podcasting for Medical Professionals http://www.jasonvanorden.com/how-to-avoid-podfading#comment-12689 Show #3 - Podfading » MedSqod: Podcasting for Medical Professionals Sun, 06 May 2007 09:58:47 +0000 http://www.jasonvanorden.com/how-to-avoid-podfading#comment-12689 [...] Special thanks to Jason Van Orden and Tee Morris (check out his “Podcasting For Dummies” podcast, show #14) for their great work on this topic. Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. [...] [...] Special thanks to Jason Van Orden and Tee Morris (check out his “Podcasting For Dummies” podcast, show #14) for their great work on this topic. Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. [...]

]]> By: First Sale of a Podcast Media Property (and what we can learn from it) | Learn How to Podcast http://www.jasonvanorden.com/how-to-avoid-podfading#comment-3716 First Sale of a Podcast Media Property (and what we can learn from it) | Learn How to Podcast Fri, 02 Feb 2007 04:47:16 +0000 http://www.jasonvanorden.com/how-to-avoid-podfading#comment-3716 [...] If you have an established podcast media property, selling your podcast is a possible solution to the podfading dilemma rather than letting things fizzle when you lose steam. [...] [...] If you have an established podcast media property, selling your podcast is a possible solution to the podfading dilemma rather than letting things fizzle when you lose steam. [...]

]]> By: MedSqod: Podcasting for Medical Professionals » Show #3 - Podfading http://www.jasonvanorden.com/how-to-avoid-podfading#comment-3548 MedSqod: Podcasting for Medical Professionals » Show #3 - Podfading Mon, 29 Jan 2007 08:22:12 +0000 http://www.jasonvanorden.com/how-to-avoid-podfading#comment-3548 [...] Special thanks to Jason Van Orden and Tee Morris for their great work on this topic. [...] [...] Special thanks to Jason Van Orden and Tee Morris for their great work on this topic. [...]

]]> By: Few Things About Podfading | Podcaster Tips http://www.jasonvanorden.com/how-to-avoid-podfading#comment-2535 Few Things About Podfading | Podcaster Tips Wed, 10 Jan 2007 02:33:19 +0000 http://www.jasonvanorden.com/how-to-avoid-podfading#comment-2535 [...] I’ve got a very insightful write-up about podfading that was discussed by Jason Van Orden. His thoughts about podfading made me realized that the longevity of a podcast show really depend on the podcaster’s purpose why he or she created that podcast. A show that was created for a purpose of just jumping on the bandwagon may likely to podfade especially if the podcast is lacking a concrete objective to sustain the show in the future. [...] [...] I’ve got a very insightful write-up about podfading that was discussed by Jason Van Orden. His thoughts about podfading made me realized that the longevity of a podcast show really depend on the podcaster’s purpose why he or she created that podcast. A show that was created for a purpose of just jumping on the bandwagon may likely to podfade especially if the podcast is lacking a concrete objective to sustain the show in the future. [...]

]]> By: Podcasting Tricks - Podcasting How-To Site http://www.jasonvanorden.com/how-to-avoid-podfading#comment-2127 Podcasting Tricks - Podcasting How-To Site Wed, 03 Jan 2007 12:25:35 +0000 http://www.jasonvanorden.com/how-to-avoid-podfading#comment-2127 [...] Jason Van Orden has started a thread on Podfading, and as usual, he takes a very thoughtful and valuable approach to this issue. I chipped in with a comment that I thought might be helpful to PodcastingTricks.com readers. [...] [...] Jason Van Orden has started a thread on Podfading, and as usual, he takes a very thoughtful and valuable approach to this issue. I chipped in with a comment that I thought might be helpful to PodcastingTricks.com readers. [...]

]]> By: Jason Van Orden http://www.jasonvanorden.com/how-to-avoid-podfading#comment-1854 Jason Van Orden Mon, 01 Jan 2007 01:08:03 +0000 http://www.jasonvanorden.com/how-to-avoid-podfading#comment-1854 <p> Scott, Balancing the frequency with which you publish your show is a great way to conserve energy and motivation. </p><p>Rob, You make an interesting comparison to TV shows. Likewise, how many shows take seasonal breaks. I wouldn't encourage as long as a break as I have taken with GothamCast, but perhaps an occasional break is warranted, just let your audience know what's up. </p><p>Peter, I REALLY like your model for approaching the problem of podfading. The other insights I'd like to share on this subject in the future fit well within your 2-sided equation (increase energy and/or reduce the hump height). I'll definitely reference your idea again in the future. Jason</p> Scott,

Balancing the frequency with which you publish your show is a great way to conserve energy and motivation.

Rob,

You make an interesting comparison to TV shows. Likewise, how many shows take seasonal breaks. I wouldn’t encourage as long as a break as I have taken with GothamCast, but perhaps an occasional break is warranted, just let your audience know what’s up.

Peter,

I REALLY like your model for approaching the problem of podfading. The other insights I’d like to share on this subject in the future fit well within your 2-sided equation (increase energy and/or reduce the hump height). I’ll definitely reference your idea again in the future.

Jason

]]> By: Peter Beck http://www.jasonvanorden.com/how-to-avoid-podfading#comment-1708 Peter Beck Sun, 31 Dec 2006 07:56:57 +0000 http://www.jasonvanorden.com/how-to-avoid-podfading#comment-1708 Jason -- I look at it like an old chemistry equation from high school: there's point A where you start (intending to do your show), point B where you want to end up (show completed), and this hump in between that you have to overcome. Podfade happens because somewhere along the line, you don't have the energy needed to get your cart up and over that hill any more -- less time, other interests, other more important priorities. Avoiding it becomes a matter, then, of either infusing more energy into the front end, or reducing the height of the hump. More energy might be from increased networking to increase your enthusiasm, riffing off a co-host, going to conferences, doing more readings on your topics, etc. Reducing the hump height might come from reducing your post production efforts, putting out fewer shows, or having a co-host do some of the workload. Additionally, adopting a more professional approach can help - such that not doing the show becomes less of a viable option. Some would argue that not only can you continue being creative "putting in your time," but that in the long run, this is the ONLY way to truly be consistently creative and deeply insightful. Peter Beck, MD www.MedSqod.com www.PodcastingForMedicalProfessionals.com Jason –

I look at it like an old chemistry equation from high school: there’s point A where you start (intending to do your show), point B where you want to end up (show completed), and this hump in between that you have to overcome. Podfade happens because somewhere along the line, you don’t have the energy needed to get your cart up and over that hill any more — less time, other interests, other more important priorities.

Avoiding it becomes a matter, then, of either infusing more energy into the front end, or reducing the height of the hump. More energy might be from increased networking to increase your enthusiasm, riffing off a co-host, going to conferences, doing more readings on your topics, etc. Reducing the hump height might come from reducing your post production efforts, putting out fewer shows, or having a co-host do some of the workload.

Additionally, adopting a more professional approach can help - such that not doing the show becomes less of a viable option. Some would argue that not only can you continue being creative “putting in your time,” but that in the long run, this is the ONLY way to truly be consistently creative and deeply insightful.

Peter Beck, MD
http://www.MedSqod.com
http://www.PodcastingForMedicalProfessionals.com

]]> By: Rob Walch http://www.jasonvanorden.com/how-to-avoid-podfading#comment-1707 Rob Walch Sun, 31 Dec 2006 07:34:40 +0000 http://www.jasonvanorden.com/how-to-avoid-podfading#comment-1707 Jason, This is an important subject which is why we covered it in the second half of Chapter two in Tricks of the Podcasting Masters. We interviewed different podfaders to find out why they podfaded. At the end of the day they are things you can do to delay podfading, but we will all podfade at some point in the future. Think about how many popular TV shows from the 60's, 70's or 80's that are still on the air today. If your readers want to learn more about pushing out podfading - I recommend they Pick up one of the top 10 reference books for 2006 according to the editors from Amazon.com and that is "Tricks of the Podcasting Masters". Rob @ podCast411 Jason,

This is an important subject which is why we covered it in the second half of Chapter two in Tricks of the Podcasting Masters. We interviewed different podfaders to find out why they podfaded. At the end of the day they are things you can do to delay podfading, but we will all podfade at some point in the future.

Think about how many popular TV shows from the 60’s, 70’s or 80’s that are still on the air today.

If your readers want to learn more about pushing out podfading - I recommend they Pick up one of the top 10 reference books for 2006 according to the editors from Amazon.com and that is “Tricks of the Podcasting Masters”.

Rob @ podCast411

]]> By: Scott Bourne http://www.jasonvanorden.com/how-to-avoid-podfading#comment-1706 Scott Bourne Sun, 31 Dec 2006 07:14:33 +0000 http://www.jasonvanorden.com/how-to-avoid-podfading#comment-1706 Great thread Jason. I decided to tilt the odds in my favor by providing myself a little built-in breathing room. The iLifeZone podcast is consistently in the top 100 technology podcasts on the iTunes store, but we defy the usual advice and only publish three times a month instead of weekly. Having to only do 36 shows a year rather than 52 shows a year goes a long way towards avoiding the fade. I'm not suggesting this is the right decision for everyone else, but it's working for me. Happy New Year! Great thread Jason. I decided to tilt the odds in my favor by providing myself a little built-in breathing room. The iLifeZone podcast is consistently in the top 100 technology podcasts on the iTunes store, but we defy the usual advice and only publish three times a month instead of weekly. Having to only do 36 shows a year rather than 52 shows a year goes a long way towards avoiding the fade. I’m not suggesting this is the right decision for everyone else, but it’s working for me. Happy New Year!

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