“You’ve suddenly got a revolution on your doorstep…it’s mayhem, it’s chaos!” – Osman Ahmed, Shade

Shade is back with Season 4, reflecting on the power of the image within the civil rights movement and focusing on the Black Lives Matter 2020 uprisings. This intriguing quote came up in conversation between host Lou Mensah and ID Magazines fashion features director Osman Ahmed, as they discuss fashion’s response to the uprisings as a whole. Osman discusses how the fashion industry is built on change, trends, and short attention spans. But overnight, people have demanded more, and these fashion magazines have been shocked into dealing with significant issues of representation on a constitutional level, as they still uphold old 1920’s values.

Listen to episode two of the Shade podcast to find out more about the fashion industries response to the Black Lives Matter movement. 

“I think about the white allies that I do have. They feel what I’m saying. So I don’t have to explain feelings to them.” – Cheryl Thompson, Don’t Call Me Resilient

Don’t Call Me Resilient is a mini-series about the culture of race and racism. Academic Dr Cheryl Thompson opens the episode by discussing the lasting legacy of Uncle Tom and strongly asserts that we should all retire using the n-word. It’s a controversial debate and is bound to ruffle a few feathers, particularly with those that believe in reclaiming the n-word.

Listen to Episode One of Don’t Call Me Resilient ‘What’s in a word? How to confront 150 years of racial stereotypes’ 

“Nature abhors a vacuum and pharma abhors an empty facility” – Anne More, The Conversation Weekly

The Conversation Weekly has quickly become our go-to source for reliable and accurate news. They launched this new weekly podcast to highlight both the latest research and the academics behind some of society’s most pressing questions. This quote came from Anne More, a Senior Lecturer of Biochemistry at and Cell Biology at University College York, in their latest episode on the international intellectual property battle over Covid vaccines.

Listen to The Conversation Weekly ‘Coronavirus vaccines: what’s getting in the way of the global rollout?’

“Probably before a game, I’m more nervous about doing the matchday playlist!”
– Leah Williamson, Positively England

The Positively England host, Saunders CB, spoke to footballer Leah Williamson on behalf of the FA’s 21 days of positivity campaign. During the episode, they talked about her journey to becoming a professional footballer with many trials and tribulations. Discussing a major injury after debuting at Arsenal caused her to sit out for two seasons and balance her life to keep her mentally positive. But apart from being a phenomenal football player, we discover that she has a secret DJ talent and understands the importance of the matchday playlist. Leah knows how to please her teammates with various genres, to get them geared up for a match. And if England’s women’s team wins a game, just know the Spice Girls are at the top of the playlist!

Listen to the series now, where you can learn more about the campaign that ensures grassroots football stays a positive environment.

—–

Imriel Morgan is Founder and CEO of Podcast Agency Content is Queen. Imriel is a Marketing Maven and cultural innovator in the podcasting industry. Imriel’s on a mission to make podcasts inclusive, affordable and accessible.

The post Overheard In The Studio // #003 appeared first on POD BIBLE.

We asked our columnist and Content is Queen Founder, Imriel Morgan, to tell us more.

Hi Imriel! Pod Bible readers will know you from your Overheard in the Studio series, but can you tell us a little bit more about yourself and Content is Queen?

Sure, I’m Imriel Morgan, a podcast marketing expert, and the Founder of Content is Queen, a podcast agency that supports ambitious podcasters reach their goals through production, studios and promotions. Our goal is to help creators of all backgrounds share their humanity and grow their value in the world using audio.

The micro-grant scheme seems like a great way of opening up access to resources for new podcasters. How did you realise it was needed?

I’ve worked with many podcasters over the years, and I’ve heard tons of pitches, and I’ve been involved and even facilitated programmes to support podcasters get their foot in the door. However, while all of that work has been great and well-received, nothing beats cold, hard, cash in your pocket, a training workshop, a webinar or programme will help you gain skills and knowledge, but cash is what makes the podcast materialise.

I wanted to give out micro-grants because I believe that lots of people have great ideas that they’re burning to make but just can’t afford to do it in the way they’d like. This is ultimately about trusting creatives to do creative work in a way that makes the most sense to them. The pitches so far are a reflection of that. I was lucky that last year, the Audible team had heard about my work (on building affordable studios) and asked if I needed any support and I knew micro-grants would be vital to fulfilling our mission.

Thinking back to when you first started your podcast, what would you have used this grant for if you had that opportunity?

That was so long ago, but I’m fairly consistent with what I spend money on. I’ll invest in professional artwork, studio time, and editing. If I had any money left, it would go on social media advertising. Six years into being a podcaster and I haven’t changed where my money goes.

Content is Queen is also offering up to 6 hours of production support to grantees. Are there any areas where you often see knowledge gaps or where the industry is failing to provide support for entry level?

It’s a great question. The additional support we’re offering is to be that trusted voice and mentor on this journey for podcasters. It’ll be a knowledge or skill support for others, or it might mean getting access to the studio for a day. We’re keen to flex and adapt based on what people need.

Everything you want to know about podcasting is available on Google and Youtube. So I don’t think a lack of information is the problem. I believe many podcasters know what kit they’d like to try or what software they’ll spend time on. It’s the business of podcasting that seems to confuse folx. Part of our broader support effort is building trust and authority for these audiences in an easy-to-understand language that’s relevant and relatable.

Is there anything else you’d like to share with readers?

Yes! Apply if you’re new or an existing podcaster no idea is too small, silly, or weird. You’ve got to be in it to win it as they say. Apply now at contentisqueen.org/micro-grants applications close at 23:59 GMT 21st February 2021.

Imriel Morgan is Founder and CEO of Podcast Agency Content is Queen. Imriel is a Marketing Maven and cultural innovator in the podcasting industry. Her mission is to make podcasts inclusive, affordable and accessible. Read Imriel’s column, Overheard in the Studio and listen to Imriel’s podcast, Wanna Be, on Acast, Spotify and your favourite podcast app.

The post Imriel Morgan from Content is Queen talks micro-grants for podcasters appeared first on POD BIBLE.

“Celery is really good for bone-breaking”- Ruth, Wrap Party with Prime Video

This edible bit of gore comes from the Wrap Party, where hosts Rhianna Dhillon and Michael Leader interview the incredible foley artist, Ruth Sullivan. The series interviews those who have a crucial role in creating the magic that brings a film to life but is otherwise unrecognised in the grand scheme of things. In this episode, they ask Ruth how she would sound a murder scene, which comes with a surprising response! She stabs watermelons and cabbages, plays with oranges to provide that fleshy sound, and uses celery to replicate the snapping of bones, all to recreate the horrific sounds that we see on screen.

Catch up on the Wrap Party where you can get a glimpse of how cinematic masterpieces come together.

“I could care less about the Kardashians. Mary Robinson is my favourite influencer. ”- Pooja, Mothers of Invention

Climate Justice podcast Mothers of Invention got a facelift for their unforgettable season finale. Youth climate activists Xiye Bastida and Pooja Reddy took over from regular hosts Mary Robinson, Maeve Higgins and Thimali Kodikara. The women were joined by fellow activists Jamie Margolin and Brianna Fruean as they discussed their hopes, dreams and fears about climate change ahead of the US election. 

Listen to Mothers of Invention, Season 3, Episode 7 ‘We May Be Small But Our Impact Is Huge’.

“I seem to be going down a bit of rabbit hole of reading about really horrific people.”- Gabe, You Heard it Here First

Audible editor Gabe Flemming joins the Audible review podcast You Heard it Here First, to recommend a book he’s been loving. This chestnut was how he opened his review of Men Who Hate Women by Laura Bates. The book is all about incels (aka involuntary celibates), men’s rights activists, pick up artists, Mike Pence and other dastardly men who for some reason hate women. Thankfully the rest of the episode has just a smidge more lightness to it.

Listen to Series 2, Episode 6, ‘The Spectacle of Life and Death’ on You Heard It Here First.

“She seemed pleased that she caught an STI as it proved that she was sexually active” – June Jennings

The Doc Exchange host, June Jennings spoke to the directors behind the award-winning docufilm Crip Camp, Nicole Newnham and Jim Lebrecht. Host June is referring to a woman called Denise, who features in the film and lives with Cerebral Palsy.  It sums up the rebellious and joyous spirit that carries on throughout the film as well as exploring severe injustices. Nicole and Jim share that tropes around disability are usually very tragic and never equate to things like sex and eroticism. With this in mind, Nicole and Jim wanted to represent these characters as living life to the fullest, despite the boundaries society’s placed on them.

Listen to Episode 2 of The Doc Exchange to find out Nicole and Jim’s top documentary picks.

—–

Imriel Morgan is Founder and CEO of Podcast Agency Content is Queen. Imriel is a Marketing Maven and cultural innovator in the podcasting industry. Imriel’s mission to make podcasts inclusive, affordable and accessible.

The post Overheard In The Studio // #002 appeared first on POD BIBLE.

“A fanny a day keeps the AIDs away”
– Tash, The Log Books

This homophobic advertising slogan was overheard in a soon to be released episode of the new series of The Log Books. The trio behind the podcast will be picking up where they left off in 1983 all the way through to 1991, when the country was gripped by a major health crisis. Calls to LGBT charity Switchboard were at their peak based on the increasing number of entries in the log books from this time. 

Catch up on your Queer History with The Log Books

“Therapy is not going to make me happy…”
– Shay, All In Due Time

This heartbreaking and poignant statement comes from the All in Due Time podcast, which regularly see’s the two hosts both in their very early twenties battle with their mental health. Tears were shed in this episode as they talk about their struggles to access therapy and how unaffordable it can be for young people. In addition to that they recognise that therapy is not a cure-all for their problems. It’s worth listening to if you’re experiencing mental health issues alone and want to find helpful coping strategies while you sit on a therapy waiting list. 

Catch up on All in Due Time Season 2

“Tradition is just peer pressure from dead people”
– Magid Magid

In response to a stickler for rules and tradition, Magid Magid with his groundbreaking victory to becoming Lord Mayor, openly admitted to defying the rules and expectations that defined the careers of those that came before him. I caught up with Magid Magid for Wanna Be’s Black History Month special. If you don’t know, Magid Magid is the former Lord Mayor of Sheffield and MEP for Yorkshire and Humber. As the youngest ever elected Mayor of Somali descent he has defied the odds to excel in his career.

Listen to episode 111 As If By Magic of Wanna Be with Magid Magid 

“Who isn’t getting to reproduce?”
– Kathryn Medien

Surviving Society hosts Chantelle and Tissot welcomed Academic Kathryn Medien onto their podcast to talk about Internal Border Control. The conversation is fascinating as you hear how Kathryn went down a research rabbit hole of migrant maternity healthcare. Given the climate, this episode is a timely and necessary listen for anyone that wants to stay on top of conversations around migration, the NHS and healthcare inequality.

Listen to 103 Internal Border Controls & NHS Charges of Surviving Society with Kathryn Medien

Imriel Morgan is Founder and CEO of Podcast Agency Content is Queen. Imriel is a Marketing Maven and cultural innovator in the podcasting industry. Imriel’s mission to make podcasts inclusive, affordable and accessible.

The post Overheard In The Studio // #001 appeared first on POD BIBLE.

POD BIBLE: Please introduce yourself and your podcast to our readers!
IMRIEL MORGAN: I’m Imriel, the Founder of podcast marketing and PR agency Content is Queen and the host of Wanna Be Podcast.

PB: When creating the podcast, did you have an idea of what you wanted the show to be about first, or were you thinking more about an audience you wanted to speak to?
IM: Both. I knew I wanted the podcast to highlight unconventional careers and jobs. I was drawn to people in the creative industries more specifically those who had close proximity to the people we perceive as ‘famous’ or ‘successful’ but they operate behind the scenes so don’t get credited in the same way. E.g. Storyboard artists, Directors, Illustrators, writers etc.

PB: Why did you decide a podcast was the right medium for your project?
IM: I hate cameras! In all seriousness, I’ve been in podcasting coming on five years and it’s been such a powerful medium for me to grow my confidence, develop my voice and be a strong public speaker. The simplicity of the podcast works well with the intimacy you can create. I’m also a sucker for really short-form content. So creating a 30-minute show which gives you a window into this person’s life without the ability to judge how they look or their body language makes a huge difference. If you see it, you can be it, but I’m finding more and more that if you hear it, you can be it, too.

PB: What was the first podcast you ever listened to?
IM: This is so cliche, but it was Serial. I haven’t looked back since.

PB: Which podcasts inspire you?
IM: Great question, the podcasts that inspire me all teach me something new. I really love podcasts for that, so Mothers of Invention which is about Climate Justice is brilliant. I loved Slate’s Placemakers which is all about urban planning. I also loved The Sun King by Audible.

PB: How has the podcast evolved over time?
IM: At the start, I felt like I had to do so much; season 1 was double episodes per week and we were making so much content! Now it’s a little more relaxed and conversational. The biggest evolution is how increasingly high profile the guests are becoming with each season. This season we had Keke Palmer, Elaine Welterwroth, Lolly Adefope and Malorie Blackman, which is insane to me. Every week I have a little fangirl moment about who I’m going to be speaking to next. What’s consistent is that we’re genuine in our intent to hear their story so that it can inspire our listeners. We’re trusted with our guests and by the audience to deliver actionable career insights from masters in their field.

PB: How much preparation do you like to do before speaking to your guests?
IM: This may sound terrible, but I don’t do too much at all. Perhaps 15 minutes to an hour. If they have a book, I’ll read the book (or listen to the audiobook) or if they’re journalists, I’ll read their tweets and articles. It’s worth mentioning that if they’re appearing on the podcast, they’re already someone who’s work I’m familiar with and respect. The podcast is fairly formulaic, so I want the steps they’ve taken to get to where they are now which is really asking them to retell their story in their own words. My job is to find out what obstacles there were and how they overcame them. Everything else in addition to that is a bonus on the podcast.

PB: What’s the most valuable lesson you’ve learnt so far as a podcaster?
IM: Know your audience, even if that audience is you. Asking anyone to listen to a podcast is a pretty big ask. It’s a time commitment. People pay for convenience to not lose time so knowing your audience, where they are, what they like, the references that’ll resonate. etc. is essential to creating great content but also to developing a loyal community around it.

PB: How important is diversity in choosing guests and topics for your show?
IM: Diversity is essential to the podcast. The show exists to show young women all that’s possible for them. For us, it’s essential that you see yourself represented by our guests. 

PB: Which episode would you say is the perfect introduction to your podcast?
IM: Episode 80 with London Mayor Sadiq Khan is a great introduction to the show and what you can expect in other episodes. Also episode 102 with Elaine Welteroth is just pure joy to listen to, from start to finish.

PB: Where can the Pod Bible readers find out more about you?
IM: You can visit Wannabepodcast.com to find all of the episodes. We’re on Instagram and on Twitter.

This article was produced as part of a paid advertising package. To enquire about advertising with Pod Bible email info@podbiblemag.com.

The post HAVE YOU HEARD? // Wanna Be Podcast appeared first on POD BIBLE.