Melbourne Podcasters Keynotes

Topic: How to develop your podcast speaking voice [Training workshop] Speaker: Anouska Taylor (Certified Vocal Instructor) You'll learn: 1. Why your tone of voice is so important when podcasting 2. How to warm up and take care of your voice 3. How to find your most resonant and effortless voice Anouska Taylor is an accomplished singer / performer and certified vocal instructor with an international voice organisation. She has been teaching for over a decade and trains singers and professional speakers to discover the full potential of their voice and express their brilliance. Anouska regularly runs workshops and events and is often privately engaged to work within companies to help train staff with developing their speaking voice. This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Topic: Don’t make these podcasting mistakes — How to get the fundamentals right Speaker: Corey Layton (Content and Marketing Director, Whooshkaa) You'll learn: 1. Common mistakes to avoid with your podcast 2. How to package your show for maximum impact 3. Promotion 101 — what works and what doesn't Corey Layton is the Content and Marketing Director at Whooshkaa, an audio on-demand platform. Corey oversees relationships with content creators, international partners and has led the production of podcasts for brands including Facebook, Mercedes, City of Sydney and more. From conception to realisation, he has over 18 years of branded content creation, marketing & producing experience across digital, social, radio, TV and events. This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Topic: Inside ESPN’s 30 for 30 podcast with Julia Henderson Speaker: Julia Henderson (Producer, ESPN's 30 for 30 podcast) Off the back of OzPod 2018, we're extremely lucky to be hosting an intimate session with Julia Henderson where we go behind the scenes of ESPN's 30 for 30 podcast. Hear the stories you won't hear at OzPod and ask the questions they didn't have time for. Don't miss this!!! Julia Lowrie Henderson is an award-winning producer and storyteller based in New York. She’s currently a producer for ESPN's 30 for 30 podcast, which she helped launch in 2016. Her most recent project is Bikram, the 5-part series she reported and produced for 30 for 30. Prior to working at ESPN, she was a producer for Studio 360 from PRI and WNYC. This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Topic: Editing secrets from an audio pro! — Lessons from 20+ years of professional production Speaker: Peter Letts (Director of Audio at BE Media Production) You'll learn: 1. How to edit your podcast so people will listen 2. Common editing and mixing mistakes to avoid 3. Tips and tricks for producing pro quality audio Peter has been producing world-class audio with BE Media Production since 1997. He has extensive experience in all facets of audio production; from radio, television, and video-post, to online audio, podcast and music production. Peter also runs Audio Concierge, an audio production business creating exceptional audio for businesses world-wide. This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Topic: The business side of podcasting — Creating an engaging show which pays the bills Speaker: Kristofor Lawson (Moonshot) You'll learn: 1. Overview of Podcast Movement 2018 — What is everybody talking about in the world of podcasts? 2. Funding your side-project — How do you make money? How do you find advertisers? What CPM rate should you charge? What is a "CPM"? 3. How to use data to create better content for your audience. Kristofor is the founder of Lawson Media — a podcasting company which connects podcast listeners with global stories. He's also the creator and host of Moonshot, an award-winning podcast exploring the world's biggest ideas and the people making them happen. Kristofor is an experienced journalist who has worked at the ABC, SBS, News Corporation, and Network Ten. This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Topic: Is 1,000 downloads good? Podcast stats explained! Speakers: Sharon Taylor & Long Zheng (Omny Studio) You'll learn: 1. An overview of podcast stats and how to benchmark your show 2. Under the hood of how podcast media hosting actually works 3. How the podcast industry is standardising analytics with the IAB Sharon Taylor is the Chief Executive Officer of Omny Studio – an advanced audio-on-demand platform built for enterprise audio publishers. With over a decade of leadership experience in the technology industry, at Omny Studio she drives awareness of podcasting around the globe - working with radio networks and podcasters to navigate and excel in the space. Long Zheng is Omny's Head of Product. This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Topic: Your essential guide to the future of podcasting Speaker: James Cridland (Radio Futurologist) You'll learn: 1. What you need to do to prepare for the future of audio 2. The surprising tips podcasting can learn from radio 3. Trends impacting audio from around the world James is a radio futurologist - a writer, consultant and public speaker on radio’s future. He is Managing Editor of podnews.net, a daily podcast newsletter, and runs media.info, the media information website. James has worked in radio since 1989 as an award-winning copywriter, presenter, and internet strategist. He frequently speaks at radio and podcasting events around the globe. This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Topic: Behind the scenes of Trace, the ABC's first true crime podcast Speaker: Rachael Brown (Creator/Investigator/Presenter, Trace) You'll learn: 1. Why it's vital to set your key intention for your project 2. The strange realisation that true-crime is not entertainment 3. How to harness the power of audience interactivity Rachael Brown is a broadcast journalist who began her career with the ABC in 2002. She has since held several postings, including Europe correspondent from 2010 to 2013. In 2008, she won the Walkley Award for Best Radio Current Affairs Report. Rachael is the creator, investigator, and host of the ABC’s first true crime podcast, Trace. This hit show reviewed the cold case of Melbourne mother Maria James and the suspicious circumstances surrounding her murder. Rachael Brown's investigation reviews old suspects, and finds a new one. The podcast has prompted a Victoria Police admission about an embarrassing DNA bungle and has encouraged the Victorian Coroner to consider reopening the inquest. Trace won the 2017 Walkley Award for Innovation, two 2017 Quill Awards, for Innovation and Best Podcast and Best Documentary Podcast in the 2018 Australian Podcast Awards. This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Topic: Producing a narrative podcast without a production team Speaker: James Parkinson (Host/Producer, By Association) You'll learn: • Where to get started with audio storytelling without getting overwhelmed • How to produce narrative audio (without a production team) from start to finish • The fundamentals of planning and manage a production schedule James studied audio engineering and broadcasting at SAE Institute and Melbourne Radio School, respectively. He's worked at podcast companies (Omny Studio), and has helped brands like the Australian Open create audio experiences. James has also been a commercial radio producer and announcer. These days, James works as a freelance audio producer and is the sole host and producer of the award-winning podcast By Association. By Association is a narrative podcast about football and the human connection behind the beautiful game. This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Topic: Standing out in the (crowded) comedy podcast category Speaker: Dave Zwolenski (Co-host, We Fact Up) You'll learn: • How to create and develop your own comedy show • The key to finding and growing your audience • The secret hurdles to overcome to make your show stronger We Fact Up was born out of the notion that before the internet existed people would have to try and work things out for themselves when asked a question. Questions like, “What does O.K. stand for?” or “Who invented the high five?”. Two long-time friends, Dave and Redd, ask listeners to send in questions. They then read them out on the show and attempt to work the answers out with only one rule: NO GOOGLING. Then, once they've drained the vapid well of knowledge from their already barren brains, they Google the answer and see how close they actually were. Over 70 episodes later, the show has accumulated more than 250,000 downloads and is now part of the PodcastOne network. This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Topic: How we monetised our podcast and make $180k a year from listener contributions Speaker: Joel Zammit (Host, Plumbing the Deathstar) You'll learn: • Why patience is key to success • How to create content which delivers • Developing a mindset of short-term sacrifice for long-term rewards The team at Sanspants Radio has grown from a single podcast into a podcast network over recent years. They've built their own Patreon-style donation system and now make over $180k per year from fan contributions. They now employ a small team to help make the podcasts every week. Listen to Joel talk about how they did it, and what they've learned along their journey. Joel Zammit is the head and driving force behind the Melbourne based comedy podcast network, Sanspants Radio. He is also a co-host of Plumbing the Death Star, a podcast on which 3 idiots ask questions about pop culture that no one else thought to ask and that no one wants answering. This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Topic: The podcasting side hustle — Growing a successful show while working full-time Speaker: Drew Corby (Host, Pathways) We cover: • How to manage running a successful podcast while working full-time • What to do, what not to do and in which order ... • Knowing what to do yourself and what to delegate to experts We all know running a podcast takes a lot of time and effort (usually all outside business hours)! Drew Corby is no stranger to those challenges. He is the host of the Pathways and has been immersed in the Melbourne startup ecosystem for the past five years. In this special event, Drew shares how he's grown a successful podcast despite the challenges of also working full-time. On the Pathways podcast, Drew goes deep into the pivotal moments which shaped his guests, giving you a unique window into the inspiration and aspiration we all have inside of us. This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Topic: How to win an Australian Podcast Award Speaker: Dave Gertler (Organiser, Australian Podcast Awards) We cover: • Eligibility for the 2018 Australian Podcast Awards • Tips for what the judges are looking for • Your ideas and input for our big night! For years, the Australian podcast community was screaming out for its own awards ceremony. This led Dave Gertler to create the Australia Podcast Awards (formerly Cast Away Awards). It began with an idea in 2016, and with the support of the podcast community over the following 12 months, led to a massive celebration of podcast achievement in April 2017. And the Australian Podcast Awards are back in early 2018! Better yet, they'll be hosted in Melbourne!!! Dave is joining us to seek input from the Melbourne Podcasters community to make the awards bigger and better. Bring your questions and ideas! The Cast Aways is an awards night for everyone in podcasting. This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Topic: The craft of storytelling in podcasts Speaker: Anna Priestland (Researcher and writer, Casefile) You'll learn: • The key elements which make a great story • The behind-the-scenes production elements of narrative storytelling • How one of Australia's best true crime podcasts is created Anna Priestland is a researcher and writer of the award-winning* narrative podcast, Casefile. Casefile is a true crime show which covers real cases, both solved and unsolved. "Fact is scarier than fiction." Anna joins us for the November edition of Melbourn Podcasters, in an intimate fireside chat, to talk about how to create a compelling narrative podcast. She'll reveal the secrets behind how Casefile is made (well, maybe not all of the secrets!) and leave you with some takeaway advice to empower you to tell your own stories with your podcast. This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Topic: Nailing the podcast interview (preparation and technique) Speaker: Timbo Reid (Host, Small Business Big Marketing) You'll learn: • The preparation required to nail every podcast interview • How to structure questions to get the best out of your podcast guests • The podcast interview technique which never fails Timbo Reid is the founder and host of Australia's #1 business and marketing podcast: The Small Business Big Marketing Show. With well over 300 episodes under his belt, The SBBM Show regularly ranks in the iTunes top 20 business podcasts. It can also be found on all Virgin Australia domestic and international flights. Join us for an intimate fireside chat with Timbo, where he reveals his secrets on how to choose a good interview subject, why he conducts a pre-interview, the planning/research required for each recording and how to get the best out of your guest during the podcast interview. This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Topic: How to grow your podcast from idea to iTunes hit Speaker: Leon Sjogren (Host, Am I Funny?) You'll learn: • How to grow from zero to 20k downloads in 1 month • The key elements of designing a podcast to succeed • The challenges of creating a podcast in real-time ("It nearly killed me!" ~ Leon Sjogren) Leon Sjogren is the host of Am I Funny?, a podcast which follows his real-time journey of trying stand-up comedy for the first time. In the show, he enlists the advice of some of Australia's top comedians and battles many challenges (like booking the wrong date for his gig) on his path to the stage. Whilst Leon has worked in radio for many years, creating a podcast was still a new concept to him. Join us for this fascinating talk, where he reveals the key elements of designing a podcast for success and how he grew his show from zero to 20k downloads in 1 month! This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.