Step into the eerie world of Podcast Graveyard as we unravel the mysteries behind failed podcasts.
🎙️ ABOUT THE EPISODE & TIMESTAMPS
In this episode, Samantha Hornsby shares her journey through the misty realm of podcasting. From the initial excitement of starting her personal project during lockdown to the heart-wrenching decision to lay it to rest, Samantha's tale is filled with unexpected twists and unnerving challenges.
Discover how market research, social media promotion, and a longing for a niche direction drove this podcast towards its ultimate demise.
Timestamps:
01:59 Lockdown inspired podcast uniting experiences.
05:42 Challenges of being your own editor
10:26 Frustrations of trying to keep control
15:44 Editing alone was a big mistake
18:03 The power of niching
19:36 Podcast predictions for the future
26:04 What resurrection of the show could look like
32:04 Outro
**🔗 ABOUT THE GUEST**
Samatha is the co-founder of ERIC. She's obsessed with careers education and working on championing careers in the creative industries.
🔗 ABOUT THE HOST
James Bishop (40), is the founder of OneFinePlay and one of the leading voices in podcasting.
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📄 SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT
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