Ever since Mel Gibson as William Wallace riled up his army of blue-faced Highlanders by shouting “freedom!”, the world has been infatuated with Scotland. It’s OK – you can admit that you liked the movie (even if it was mostly filmed in Ireland).

Since then – in what’s known as the ‘Braveheart Effect’ – the film has inspired people around the world to visit Scotland. And many others have joined its ranks – Outlander, The Outlaw King, Harry Potter and even Trainspotting to some extent.

Scotland is rife with stories, so it’s no surprise that there are plenty of podcasts about Scotland too. From shows that focus on Scottish history, to gruesome or legendary tales set in the landscape, and travel tips for planning a visit. Here are some of the best Scottish podcasts – you might even find some episodes about Outlander or Braveheart in there…

Whisky Sisters Podcast

Liquid gold, water of life, single malt whisky – there are many names for the Scottish national drink. In Whisky Sisters Podcast, hosts Inka Larissa and Jennifer Rose share a dram or two and dive into the fascinating world of whisky from Scotland and beyond. In each episode they discover new drams and distilleries, speak with expert guests and uncover the mysteries of distilling. If you’re not a whisky connoisseur already, you may want to ease yourself in with this episode about whisky cocktails. Listen now >>

Stories of Scotland

Learn about Scotland’s mythical creatures and gruesome history – but make it fun! Stories of Scotland is an award-winning podcast that explores the rich tapestry of Scottish culture, nature and heritage. Hosts Annie and Jenny come together to blether about the past, try their tongues at historical accents and tell often forgotten or misrepresented stories. A great one to start is their 3-part series ‘Queer as Folktales’. Listen now >>

Atlantic: A Scottish Story

Atlantic: A Scottish Story is a captivating 8-part drama about life on the edge of the world. We follow the story of Evie and Quinn, two young islanders from St Kilda whose lives are entwined even when an ocean comes between them. The cast includes Kirsty Findlay, Kate Dickie and Richard Rankin (of Outlander fame) and original music by Scott Gilmour and Claire McKenzie. Since this is an audio drama, you better start at the beginning – ‘Episode 1: A New Arrival’. Listen now >>

Wild for Scotland

Close your eyes while you listen and you could think you’re there. Wild for Scotland is an immersive storytelling podcast for anyone who dreams of being in Scotland or is looking for travel inspiration. The first-person narratives are enriched with captivating soundscapes and contextualised by interviews with locals to learn more about life in the landscapes featured. This is, in fact, my podcast! And you might not be surprised if I tell you that ‘The Key – An Outlander Road Trip from Edinburgh’ is a listener favourite. But if you love puffins as much as I do, you’ll love this episode from my trip to the Isle of Canna. Listen now >>

What We Do In The Winter

Have you ever wondered what life is like on Scottish isles during the winter? What We Do In The Winter is a community led show that answers just that question. Produced by Alasdair and Georgia Satchel it features conversations with locals from the isles of Mull, Iona, Ulva and Gometra and gives insights into the lives of locals out of season. Why not start with this episode featuring Catriona MacLeod, a singer, cabaret artist and Mull-native. Listen now >>

Creative Me Podcast

What makes an artist tick? And how do they get their creative juices flowing? These are just some of the questions posed by Ice Headlam on the Creative Me Podcast. Every episode Ica quizzes another creative from the north east of Scotland about their practice and process with the aim to foster creativity among others and amplify BIPOC voices in Scotland’s creative industries. A great episode to start with is this conversation about the Scottish music scene with Matt Hickman aka. Brown Bear. Listen now >>

Love Scotland

Love Scotland gives listeners an insight into the conservation work by the National Trust for Scotland. Hosted by former BBC Reporting Scotland anchor Jackie Bird, each episode dives into the history of another NTS location from grand castles and museums to some of Scotland’s most beautiful glens and mountains. Along the way, Jackie interviews researchers and conservation experts who shine a light on what happens behind the scenes. If you’re an Outlander fan, you may enjoy this episode about the beauty of Glencoe with Outlander’s Sam Heughan. Listen now >>

Kathi Kamleitner is a Glasgow-based author, podcaster and travel expert. Originally from Austria, she moved to Scotland for her studies, fell in love with the country and never looked back. She shares immersive travel stories on her podcast Wild for Scotland and practical travel guides and tips on her blog Watch Me See. Kathi’s first book “Glücksorte in Glasgow” was published by Droste Verlag (Germany) in March 2022. Photo by Roxanna Barry.

Did you listen to a podcast on this list? Have we missed your favourite Scottish podcast? Let us know in the comments below!

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Whenever I hear someone claim “I am so obsessed with this podcast and I want everyone to know about it!” I have to add it to my queue, but even more so when it’s a independent show. Subterraneans was Suchandrika Chakrabarti’s Podcast of 2022, and her description of the eerie monologues about London, combined with the social and political issues that surround housing in the UK, intrigued me. I recently got around to listening to the new series, and immediately contacted the creator, James Thompson, to find out more…

What’s your podcast elevator pitch?

The first words I wrote in my design document were “NPR-style overproduced podcast about cryptids”, but it’s evolved a little since then. Subterraneans is a show about the strange creatures and forgotten stories that live underneath the bloody, violent heart of capitalism. It’s a mix of history and folklore, scored to nightmarish synths and haunting echoes, which drags you under the earth with it. It is not for the faint of heart, but it finds moments of hope in this dark place; in stories of resistance, of joy, and of solidarity. Let’s join hands and warm ourselves amongst the dirt.

Why did you decide to start podcasting in the first place?

I am a writer and a musician, so podcasting is a natural fit for my style of storytelling. It also lets me play audio games with the listener; since everything you hear on the show comes from me one way or another, I can completely control the experience, dropping strange and unsettling sounds in and out in a way that’s hard to avoid. I want to frighten people on the bus.

Which podcasts do you take inspiration from?

As per the original design document, I wanted to do a version of This American Life or S-Town that takes folklore and horror seriously, in order to pull the rug out from under you. I’m always trying to borrow legitimacy from the scripted podcast medium, from serious journalism and embedded writing, and every time I get an email from someone asking for more details about some aspect of a story or my research then it makes my entire week. My biggest inspiration, in that way, is actually found footage horror; Occult (2009) has a direct line to my interests with the show.

Where do you find the inspiration for your stories?

Dreams, nightmares, and long walks. Truthfully, many of the subjects come to me when I see an interesting building or architectural feature and start walking down the garden path in my mind. I also have a close-knit and wonderful group of friends & loved ones who keep me grounded and send me strange happenings from around the city; without them, I simply couldn’t do it. My other major cultural influences would include Junji Ito, Mark Fisher, Karl Marx, Judith Butler, Rei Kawakubo, Jordan Peele, Park Chan-wook, and Kim Ki-young.

Why podcasting? What is it about the medium that you like?

Musically speaking, I’m a textural thinker; it’s the reason why I love harsh noise music. There’s something about thick, swirling, woozy textures washing over a listener that just feels so satisfying and evocative to me. Podcasting lets me explore this type of feeling while giving listeners an entry point and an anchor in my voice, in a way that I think mirrors the type of layered and complicated stories I want to tell. Gradually layering in complexity on top of complexity, leaving doors open, and disrupting the flow of sound with the unexpected or uncomfortable; that’s something you can really achieve very powerfully through an audio medium.

Also, it’s cheap and I can do it entirely by myself. That’s important.

Can you give our readers a point of entry? Is it best to start at S1 E1, or can they dive in at any point?

I normally link to S1E4 for new listeners. It’s about super basements in Kensington and Hampstead, and the strange sounds you can hear from beneath when exploring the dilapidated properties on Billionaires Row. That said, almost every episode is self-contained, so you can run them in order or jump around depending on your personal interests!

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What was the first podcast you ever listened to?

The first podcast I ever listened to is a show called the GiantBombcast back in 2009, I was a big gamer at the time and I didn’t have the best internet connection to watch reviews or previews so it was a great way to stay in the loop and the personalities of all the hosts really impressed on me that doing a podcast could be fun.

Why did you decide to start podcasting in the first place?

I always had a creative streak but never really knew what to do with it, I’m not the best writer and can’t draw but always wanted to make things. After a stint in college radio I did an internship in commercial radio but the format never felt right. Eventually I decided to give podcasting a try when I went back to study journalism after listening to them for so many years and immediately it clicked. All the ideas I had in my head seemed to start to take form and I saw all the little threads that would pull the fragments of my notebooks together to become a reality.

Which podcasts do you take inspiration from?

I take a lot of inspiration from shows like Articles of Interest. I like to think about how different storylines come together to influence something as a whole, like the story of how a forearm tattoo on Tsar Nicholas II intersects with the Meiji Restoration in Japan and the decline of the Dutch trading companies. I like shows that take a small, almost inconsequential, story and use it to connect it to something bigger and more nuanced.

How do you navigate talking about the cultural aspects of tattooing?

One of the biggest things to remember about tattooing is that it is not a monolith, from the outside most non-tattooed people just see tattoos as tattoos, ink in skin and nothing much more than that, all painted with the same brush. When in reality tattooing as a culture is very diverse, from styles, to regions, to even who’s applying them. There has always been a very rich cultural history in tattooing that far predates tattooing machines or our modern ideas around tattooing. It’s an artistic medium that has touched every culture and subculture you could imagine, so it’s a lot more diverse and deep than most people think

What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learnt so far as a podcaster?

Always save a backup and don’t drink sparkling water before recording.

Which episode would you say is the perfect introduction to your podcast?

I would recommend either our second episode, ‘Into the Land of the Painted People’ on the prehistoric origins of tattooing, or our episode on ‘Britain’s first professional tattooist’ Sutherland McDonald.

Is there anything else you’d like to add?

There’s no such thing as a bad tattoo, just ones that aren’t appreciated yet.

Where can Pod Bible readers find out more about you?

You can find us on Instagram @beneaththeskinpod where we also share images of some of the tattoos we talk about in the show!

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Wanting to share the skills behind his success, Jo recently started the podcast A Voiceover’s Audio Adventure to shares insights to the industry. We asked him more about this work and the show…

Who are you and what was your path into voiceover work?

My name is Jo Troy and I am an award-winning voiceover from London. I got into voiceover in 2020 after putting it off for years. I finally had the time and the motivation to be like “let’s go”. It was something I was always told I’d be good at but didn’t have the slightest idea what a voiceover actually did apart from acting in animated films. Little did I know it was one click away and once I got my first job on a freelance site, the rest is history and I entered Narnia aka the world of VO.

What do you love most about being a voiceover artist?

I enjoy the freedom. I can do my work from anywhere and make my own hours. I love bringing scripts and characters to life, telling stories and hearing my voice in the real world.

Tell us about your podcast! What’s the elevator pitch?

It’s a biweekly show teaching listeners about the voiceover and audio industry, hearing amazing stories and learning tips & tricks along the way. Season 1 focuses on building basic skills and nohow on how to start, maintain and develop your career.

Why did you decide to start podcasting in the first place?

I have always been a creative person coming from music and when you receive other people’s scripts every day sometimes you can feel like you want to do more. I have always found podcasting interesting and was a medium I had never worked on in terms of creating. I always wanted to create tools and resources for other voiceovers to use and have already written an e-book so creating a podcast was a no-brainer. It allowed me to create, learn and educate all at the same time.

What was the first podcast you ever listened to?

I can’t remember the first podcast I listened to but I can remember a handful. The thing with me is I consume my podcast visually on YouTube so that already narrows it down. Some of the first few pods were HC Pod Original, The Joe Budden Podcast and of course the OG – the Joe Rogan Experience.

What’s your number one tip for budding voiceover artists?

Buy my book and it will make life easier ha. But to be honest, apart from that I would say invest in yourself get a coaching session or two, create a demo and then go. Don’t wait just get stuck in. The more you do the better you will get. The more you do the more you’ll understand.

Lastly, where can the Pod Bible readers find out more about you?

You can find everything about me, my ebook about VO and my podcast at www.jotroy.com.

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Who are you and what’s your podcast about?

I’m Abbie Atkinson, an early career actor from Harrogate in North Yorkshire. My podcast Don’t Let Dave Win is about opening up the conversation surrounding mental health within the arts industry. ‘Dave’ is the nickname I have given to my negative inner voice. I named the voice in order to humanise it and make it seem less intimidating. So in each episode, I chat to a guest who works within the creative industry about their inner voice, how they combat it, and whether theirs has a name!

Why did you decide to start podcasting in the first place? What was it about the medium that felt right for this project?

I decided to start this podcast to create change within the arts industry. I was having a lot of really important conversations in private with fellow actors about mental health and what needs to change within the industry to better support people. These conversations felt too important to keep private, so I decided to start recording them. The podcast medium felt right for these conversations because I wanted to give my guests the freedom to chat in whichever way felt the most comfortable – whether that be in person, over a video call, or over an audio call. As a medium, it allows for flexibility in that aspect.

Did you take inspiration from any other podcasts?

I took some inspiration from Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place. I discovered Happy Place when I was in a really dark headspace and it helped me to feel uplifted and to be reminded that I’m not alone in feeling this way. This is one of my key aims with my podcast – to create a safe space in which listeners can feel that they are not alone. Especially in the world of the arts, because it can be a very lonely place.

Who’s your dream guest for the podcast?

My dream guest would be Fearne Cotton because her podcast was the first one I started listening to religiously, and because of the influence it’s had on my own work.

You’re an actor used to playing other people – how have you found it being yourself as the host?

I’ve actually really enjoyed being myself as a podcast host. It’s scary, not having a character to hide behind, but it’s been very liberating too. I’m usually an introvert, so it’s been a good challenge for me to speak openly and honestly, and to prove to myself that I am enough. I don’t need to be a character, or to learn a script, in order to have something to say.

Where can the Pod Bible readers find out more about you?

You can follow Don’t Let Dave Win on Instagram and Twitter to find out more about me and more about the podcast.

The Instagram handle is: @dont.let.dave.win

The Twitter handle is: @DontLetDaveWin

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In an upcoming 4-episode series around sustainable food systems, Narratives of Purpose are featuring founders based in Switzerland, the US and the UK. From fighting food waste to regenerative agriculture via community networks built around food, it is amplifying the impactful work they carry out with their organisations.

Who are you and what’s your podcast about?

My name is Claire, I live in Switzerland, and I spent the first decade of my life in east Africa. I mention my African heritage and the fact that I evolved in multicultural, international environments because it has shaped my perspective on life. Formally speaking, I am a biologist with fourteen years’ experience in the life sciences industry as Medical Affairs expert.

Besides being an independent podcast creator, I recently started my freelance communications and advisory business. I am fascinated by individuals, the potential every single person possesses to flourish and thrive as well as the interconnection between all human beings. I have this sense of belief in people and our multitude of untapped abilities, which is basically the foundation of my podcast – Narratives of Purpose. I want to inspire people to act upon social issues. So, I share unique stories of impact through conversations with global changemakers. These are thought-provoking, inspiring conversations that address meaningful and complex topics. And if you listen carefully to all these journeys, it all starts the same way, it starts with the individual. That’s the angle I take with my podcast: I show that anybody can create positive impact around them, starting by themselves.

What was the first podcast you ever listened to?

I began listening to podcasts with my first ever iPod touch in 2009. Back in those days, I was mostly catching up on my favourite radio shows which I wasn’t always able to listen to live, but I can’t quite recall a particular podcast. However, listening to the first season of Serial (it must have been in 2014) was a defining moment because it made me realise that podcasts could be much more than a complement to radio, and they would open the space to more creators.

Why did you decide to start podcasting in the first place?

I wanted to explore the medium and find out what opportunities it would create when I share my personal view of the world. In fact, I wanted to use my voice in a meaningful way by showcasing the impactful stories I knew or heard about. Podcasting turns out to be a powerful storytelling tool in terms of building bridges and sparking conversations. This really supports my goal of amplifying social impact. Also, audio is an integral part of my life, whether it’s radio or podcasts not a day goes by without me listening to one of them. So, why not become part of the digital audio space as well, and even contribute to shape it.

Which podcasts do you take inspiration from?

I scrolled through my podcast library the other day, and I noticed that over half of the shows I subscribed to are from women podcasters. I had not appreciated how much my inspiration comes from podcasts created by women. These are my top picks:

Les Transformateurs by Lowpital, a women-led healthcare design thinking agency is a French podcast that features individuals transforming the health system.

The stories are amazing. Creativity Found by Claire Waite Brown is great because it shows the importance of including creative practices in our everyday lives as adults.

Our Body Politic by Farai Chideya is my go-to podcast for in-depth reporting on how Black women and women of colour both experience and impact major political events.

Who’s your dream guest for the podcast?

That is a tough question. If I must narrow it down to a single person, then it will be Bryan Stevenson the founder and Executive Director of Equal Justice Initiative. His TED talk is on my top 2 list, I recommend watching it. He has dedicated his career to helping the poor, the incarcerated, and the condemned. For me, the fact that such work is needed highlights the lack of inclusivity in the way institutions that govern the world we live in were designed.

What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learnt so far as a podcaster?

Transforming your ideas into reality may be a challenging process, but it will bring you places you are meant to be in, and it will connect you with people who will support you greatly on your journey – the power of the collective. So, collaboration instead of competition is the way forward in my opinion. As an independent podcaster, benefiting from podcasting communities together with impact-driven networks I became part of has been a testament to that.

Which episode would you say is the perfect introduction to your podcast?

Episode 46, ‘On Harnessing Tech Innovation to Improve Healthcare – A Conversation with Dr. Ernest Darkoh & Dr. John Sargent’. It is the quintessential combination of what I have been showcasing on the podcast. I constantly strive to bring international and multicultural perspectives, to highlight social entrepreneurship, to focus on healthcare and innovation, also to emphasise self-discovery and self-development. Even though this episode does not address gender equality, another focus topic of my podcast with education and sustainability, it pretty much covers all the other criteria so it’s definitely a great place to start.

Where can the Pod Bible readers find out more about you?

I am present and active on LinkedIn.

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Who are you and what’s your podcast about?

I’m Maria Passingham, a producer/editor for editaudio by day and… also an indie podcaster by night! I’m based in Manchester in the UK. Equal Parts is a series of true love stories told by the people that lived them. It’s about how couples meet and fall in love, usually covering their very first interaction, first date, and a little about how their relationship has progressed since. Both people are interviewed separately and then my questions are cut and their answers entwined in the edit. It can lead to some hilarious mismatched memories, or very sweet mirrored responses. It also makes the listening experience more intimate as there’s no interruptions from the interviewer or other partner.

What was the first podcast you ever listened to?

Wow! In the very early days I listened to a lot of BBC radio podcasts which were actually more like on-demand shows, barely edited except for the music and news cut out. The first real podcast I listened to was Answer Me This!, which I actually still listen to (even though they stopped publishing in 2021). I know it so well that it helps me to sleep if my brain is too busy. I love that it was British because I probably listen to 75% American podcasts now, but it’s nice that my introduction was closer to home. I do think broadly that the two scenes produce different styles of content.

Why did you decide to start podcasting in the first place?

Basically to get a job! I had done lots of unpaid internships (don’t get me started) and a few bits of paid freelance work here and there but I wanted to prove what I could do. So I decided to stop waiting for someone to ask me and just get on with it. I started with Library of Things Podcast with stories from a social enterprise in South London. They were in their early days and I wanted to experiment with production, so we collaborated – they gave me access to the community and stories and I showcased the innovations and connections that were coming out of the space. I’m still very proud of that project, although if I listen now it makes me cringe – which I think is a good sign? I can see how far my skills have come.

Where there any podcasts you took inspiration from before starting?

Definitely. Song Exploder gave me the idea to cut my questions out of the podcast. I loved the way it seemed that the artists on that show just spoke effortlessly and continuously about their work. It made the narrative stronger, and the listening experience more intense and intimate. It also seemed like a nice way to not have to listen to my own voice too much!

Criminal was the inspiration behind unique artwork to accompany each episode. But I believe they have one consistent illustrator for every story, and I like to commission someone new each time. I send them a rough cut of the audio and almost no information about how the couple look, and they create an artist’s impression. I love the variety of styles and perspectives that come out of it!

You have a great range of voices on the show – how did you find your guests?

This is honestly the hardest part of production for me. The first season was a bit of an experiment so I just used the people around me, but that definitely reflected poorly on the diversity of my friendship groups. So, I made a concerted effort to find more guests that were Black or Asian for the second and third seasons. There’s definitely still room for improvement but I’m glad I recognised the issue and made an effort to course-correct.

For those later seasons I went online – where else?! – searching endless hashtags on Instagram #firstdatestory #meetcute #howwemet etc, and key phrases like “met my partner” on Twitter. It’s a lot of trawling and deep diving on strangers’ profiles. There’s also some bias there – it takes a certain type of person to share their relationship details online! But it was fun to expand the search world-wide.

My biggest regret with this show is not having at least one elderly couple. Sadly I found it hard to find couples in their 80s+ that are both still here, have strong memories, and computer-savvy, or geographically close to me to record. I did enquire at a few care homes but most of the reasons residents are there also would make it hard for them to take part on the podcast. If anyone has grandparents with a brilliant story and could help set up a computer to record, please get in touch!

What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learnt as an indy podcaster?

Things always take way longer than you expect. I thought I was killing it in season 1 when I had most episodes in the can, ready to roll, ahead of the launch date. But I had forgotten about making a press pack, writing shownotes, making sure the RSS feed was accepted in time, writing social posts… there’s a million little jobs that go along with every episode. Now I have an (evolving!) checklist for all stages of production and distribution.

What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learnt as a professional audio producer?

It’s probably less of a technical, more of an emotional lesson. No matter how nervous you are – to lead an interview, to set up gear, to direct a voiceover session – you’re almost definitely the most qualified person in the room. So if you need a list of things to cover in your introduction, or a big post it saying ‘hit record!’ that’s absolutely fine, but believe in yourself, you’re the authority here. If it’s you, a client, and a guest on a video call, chances are the client will be in their head about asking the right questions, and the guest will be hoping they don’t make a fool of themself, or they get to touch on their talking points… they definitely aren’t second-guessing why you asked them to change input to the USB mic or turn off the fan. So work out what you need to do, or need them to do, and ask for it with confidence.

Oh and technically, really make sure your backup system is set up and reliable. Auto-save has rescued me a number of times, and I always keep on top of my storage.

Which episode would you say is the perfect introduction to your podcast?

Oh my goodness, so hard to choose! But because I heard a friend recommend it the other day – ‘Graham and Jules’ S2 E2, it’s a proper story of chance and coincidences. There’s love letters, special songs, and wedding crashers! Or, the episode released on Valentines’ Day – ‘Andy & Evin’! It’s the first of the third and final season.

Where can the Pod Bible readers find out more about you?

Twitter is the best bet @mariapassingham – I mainly post about podcasts, TV, and football, but sometimes interesting things as well.

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Who are you and what’s your podcast about?

Linz: I’m Linz, I’m a blogger and researcher for the Generation Why Podcast and my blogs are published every Tuesday at genwhypod.com, I’ve also written a book on ten real life cases of missing people. I’m one of the hosts of DSR, our podcast is about real life cases from around the world covering true crime, unsolved cases, cryptids, the paranormal, UFOs & aliens, and bizarre & interesting individuals. We dig deep to bring lesser known cases to the listeners, as well as covering listener suggestions.

Chris: I’m Chris, I’m the other host and a number of the cases I present come from Japan where I spent a large chunk of my adult life. I have an unhealthy interest in the X-Files and pro-wrestling and shoehorn them into our little podcast whenever I can. This is probably as close as I’ll get to being Fox Mulder! Our podcast is unlike most other true crime or ‘conspiracy’ podcasts as we also fit within the comedy category. We’re a serious podcast that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

Linz: However, we do take the true crime episodes seriously and try to cover them in a factual and sensitive manner. When we’re not covering true crime cases, however, we do get pretty silly.

What was the first podcast you listened to?

Linz: Generation Why was one of my first. I listened to stand alone episodes of other podcasts here and there, but Generation Why was the first one I binged!

God is Dead / Depravity Land is another podcast I couldn’t get enough of. Wildly different subject matter which I think reflects in the stories I choose to cover on Dystopian Simulation Radio.

Chris: My introduction to podcasting was through John Pollock and Was Ting’s Review-a-Wai podcast. Suddenly there was this watershed moment where I realised that there was a specific signal I could tune into that talked about the content I cared about! I began searching out more and more about all these niche little topics which has ultimately lead me to the point where we can release an hour’s deep dive into all the ways people have died at Disneyland and have listeners demand more!

Why did you decide to start podcasting in the first place?

Linz: We always wanted to do a project together, but we needed to find the right format. We really started talking about doing a podcast during the pandemic when I had just finished up my book. I got involved with some other podcasts on the blogging side of things and suggested to Chris that we should give it a go!

Chris: Linz & I have been friends for nearly 20 years now and we riff off of each other effortlessly. When Linz suggested we start a podcast I was down for it straight away because I knew we would work in podcast form… we just needed a topic! As Linz had just completed her book in the genre of true crime it felt like the perfect jumping off point. Plus, Ant and Dec have dominated the Geordie entertainment scene for too long now and they need to be put out to pasture.

Which podcasts do you take inspiration from?

Linz: Generation Why since they’re two friends covering true crime, Depravityland, also two friends discussing weird, cringe and gross content on the internet and laughing a lot while doing it, Morbidology, Em is such an inspiration to me, she does so much on her own, podcasting, books, blogging, even a bit of Youtube now I think. She also helps me and DSR out a lot when it comes to advice and sharing our stuff.

I also take inspiration from Do Go On, an Australian Podcast that has a similar format to us as its one host telling a story to the others with a lot of laughs.

Chris: I’ve taken a lot of inspiration from outside the world of true crime, although I do have to shout out Stuff They Don’t Want You To Know which is the kind of standard I try to aspire too. I love podcasts that review old wrestling events, like OSW Review or The Attitude Era Podcast, and I’ve tried to incorporate some of their style into what we do. I think that’s where a lot of the comedy elements of the podcast come from, where else would you find a podcast that covers murders but also Michael Jackson’s missing monkey?

Who’s your dream guest for the podcast?

Linz: Without a doubt it’s Mao Sugiyama, one of the subjects of a DSR episode. He’s a Japanese artist / chef who wanted to modify his body to the point of no longer being human. He arranged an ‘art exhibition’, in his words, where willing people paid to eat his genitalia…that he had removed and cooked himself. He’d be a wonderful podcast, and/or dinner, guest. I just wonder what he’s up to now….

Chris: I’d love to have Jessie Ventura on the podcast. For anyone who doesn’t know, he’s a former navy seal turned professional wrestler turned governor of Minnesota turned conspiracy theorist. His TV show brought so many conspiracies to my attention…not necessarily to my belief…but certainly to my attention. Most notably the Denver airport conspiracy which we have a whole, wild, episode on. The whole world really is connected by pro-wrestling…

What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learnt so far as a podcaster?

Linz: Don’t try to record a podcast on a Britney Spears style headset mic that you bought on discount at Argos. Invest in some halfway good equipment from the jump because you will end up with more issues in the end if you don’t. You don’t need to go wild but get yourself a decent mic and a pop shield! Also, make sure you’re having fun!

Chris: Reach out and make friends in the community, not just your listeners but to other podcasters in the same sphere as you. It’s amazing how supportive the community is and that’s one of the things that keeps me going with the podcast. I listen to every episode of Live, Laugh, Larceny because they reached out early on and let us know they enjoyed our Chris Benoit episode!

Which episode would you say is the perfect introduction to your podcast?

Linz: If you like True Crime, I’d recommend the Futoshi Matsunaga episode, ‘The Kitakyush Serial Murder Incident, as it’s one of the most unbelievable stories you’ll ever hear. If you’re into your UFO/paranormal stuff I’d recommend ‘The Robert Taylor Incident’ as it’s where it all began and it’s the only UFO case ever investigated by the British police.

Chris: For the sheer insanity of it, I’d say ‘Monsieur de Rougemont – Cannibal Chief’ about a man who got shipwrecked on an island and…well…let’s just say it ends with him waterskiing on the back of a sea turtle. If you’re after a few laughs, our latest episode on ‘The Moon Landings & The Future of Space’ was possibly one of the funniest episodes, according to our listeners anyway!

Where can the Pod Bible readers find out more about you?

Linz: You can find us and interact with us on Instagram @d.s.radio where you will see our Linktree link in the bio with all our links to ours socials. You can also find a list of our episodes at dsr.bruzzsprout.com

Chris: You can listen to us on your podcast platform of choice by searching “Dystopian Simulation Radio”- don’t forget to subscribe! Hope to see you in the Dystopian Simulation!

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Behind The Yellow Tape, or BTYTPodcast, is an independent show sharing short stories of serious crimes, as well as interviews with people involved in the Criminal Justice System. The host and creator, J.A. Lovelock, is a Barrister-at-Law, an academic lawyer, lecturing examining and training in legal education. Her background adjudicating in the Criminal Justice System gives the show an authority, but not at the expense of the storytelling (a recent episode took the theme of ‘evil step mothers’ to consider four real-life cases.) And despite the heavy content, the episodes are kept to short, digestible narrations.

We asked the J.A. Lovelock to tell us more about the show.

Who are you and what’s your podcast about?

My podcast BTYTPodcast – Behind The Yellow Tape – is a twice-monthly podcast covering crime and criminality, which I created, produce and host. It is a podcast for those interested in serious crime and the solving of it. We hear from the people who have had a relationship with the Criminal Justice System in some way and those in-between. And particularly hear from those who caused the yellow tape to be erected in the first place. The episodes consist of both interviews and the narration of legal cases and due to its oftentimes controversial outcome, these cases will interest, fascinate, and perhaps even shock the listener.

The podcast has had great response. For example, Will Hanrahan, award winning broadcaster and documentary film maker of crime, said he loved my podcast. That I ‘hold a story well and my natural warmth shines.’ He also said my ‘voice is smashing and [my] style refreshing.’ I’ll take that, thanks!

In addition, when Lee Cornell, CEO/Founder of leecornellmediaUSA/UK/International, was asked in an interview by Dave Charles, Canadian journalist, to name those podcasts he would recommend, my Behind The Yellow Tape podcast was one of the few he selected.

What was the first podcast you ever listened to?

I would say the first podcast I ever heard was, Have you Heard George’s Podcast? This was on BBC Radio 4, a couple of years ago. Up until that point, I had never even heard the word ‘podcast’. At the end of the programme I googled ‘Have you Heard…’ and that got me thinking…

But the first real podcast I listened to was Everything is Alive, where the guests are inanimate objects. Totally brilliant concept and loved it. I wish I’d thought of that one!

Why did you decide to start podcasting in the first place?

I had been a radio (and television) presenter and after 10 years out of it, I was really looking to get back into radio. For whatever reason, that didn’t work out. Then I thought there could be another way into audio. That’s when I started thinking maybe I could start a podcast. But what kind of podcast, I asked myself. Crime, almost immediately came to mind, bearing in mind my background, I suppose.

Which podcasts do you take inspiration from?

You would think I listen to a lot of crime podcasts. I have done in the past just to see what’s out there and what’s not, then I do my thing as I am not trying to emulate anyone else’s style. I am likely to listen to podcasts that uplift and inspire and I like the Dutty Sink Drama podcast and the issues it covers. Meaningful.

Who’s your dream guest for the podcast?

I have had some great guests so far. I have a profound interest in miscarriages of justice and the innocents who were incarcerated for crimes they did not commit and is then released after many years. So, I would like to interview any one of these (usually Black) men to hear about their experiences from start to finish. Another dream guest would be Byan Stevenson. He is a lawyer who works with cases like these. Another dream guest would be Clive Stafford-Smith. Gosh! How many dream guests can I have? Many years ago, I watched a documentary 14 Days in May about an American Black man sentenced to death for a murder he said he did not commit. Clive Stafford-Smith was the attorney trying to save his life. Sadly, to no avail. I would like to interview Mr Stafford-Smith about that experience as well as the producer and director of that documentary, Paul Hamann.

What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learnt so far as a podcaster?

It’s hard work! Especially flying solo. The solo podcasting road is not laid with tarmac and many times I have wanted to give up. I have physically walked away from my desk when working on it, saying, that’s it. I’ve had enough. I can’t do this anymore. And then I think no-one’s even listening, so what’s the point. Then I randomly see an article with my podcast being mentioned as one to listen to, and I soldier on again. The thing is if you really believe in what you are doing and you really love it, as I do producing my podcast, then keep at it and don’t give up. The other thing I’ve learnt is that the people I reach out to for interviews – are nice!

Which episode would you say is the perfect introduction to your podcast?

That’s a tough one. Start anywhere. They are all just as good as the other!

Where can the Pod Bible readers find out more about you?

btytpodcast.com

letmetellyou.co.uk

Or you can follow me @JALovelock1 on Twitter.

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Who are you and what’s your podcast about?

Dutty Sink Drama podcast accompanies the anthology of spokenword poetry, micro-memoir and prose of the same name, published by indie publisher MT Ink, 2021. I (Jaqi Loye-Brown), explore identity, race and topical themes, from Windrush, the pandemic to Grenfell and Brexit. A burst of creativity and activism borne out of the lockdown.

The podcast is focused on the Windrush Generation. I’m a product of that time, a child born in Britain with a Caribbean heritage. I was aware of the various stories we had, all very different and wanted to use the platform to share those experiences. I wanted to give a voice to growing up Caribbean and British in the UK and the navigating that intersection during the 1960’s & 70’s. Little was heard then or now of the now middle aged people. My podcast although long in episode, I hope as a body of work shines a light on those experiences. It also includes spokenword recitals and specially written short drama monologues.

What was the first podcast you ever listened to?

White Wine Question Time with Kate Thornton, followed by The Michelle Obama Podcast and Grounded with Louis Theroux.

Why did you decide to start podcasting in the first place?

I always had a keen interest in radio. A passion going back to pirate radio in the Midlands during the 1980’s (I was a newsreader via Teletext). I took many short courses in the days of tape and china graph during the 90’s somewhere in Kings Cross before involvement in RSL’s. I produced a show I co-hosted called The Women’s Locker Room in White City London. Like many people podcast was a buzz word that I felt compelled to investigate further and immediately knew I would produce my own show in the near future.

Which podcasts do you take inspiration from?

White Wine Question Time received a lot of press and the title won me over. Archetypes from Archewell Audio – for the narration interjected between the guest interview. I find it engaging, because in the end, I want to hear from Meghan Markle as much as her guests.

Who’s your dream guest for the podcast?

The appeal of Dutty Sink Drama is the ordinary guest, the authentic voice of people who are not public figures or persons of note. They‘re non media savvy happy to share their story without worrying about going off brand. My guests come from a suspicious community and the freedom to share thoughts is unwelcomed. They trust me. That’s more important. I’m happy to pull an episode if they’re uncomfortable.

But if Zadie Smith was about…

What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learnt so far as a podcaster?

Preparation. Have questions ready. Go over them again and again. Keeping guests on topic is a skill. My questions are often too long!

Which episode would you say is the perfect introduction to your podcast?

Episode 1. ‘Dumplings, Drumming and the Death Stare with Myrah‘

Where can the Pod Bible readers find out more about you?

My books are available to order online from reputable book stores from Amazon to Waterstones and Foyles.

I’ve just finished MA Creative Writing at Birkbeck and I am currently seeking representation.

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The Holiday Season is a documentary podcast that takes a detailed look at director Nancy Meyers’s 2006 Christmas classic, The Holiday. Written and produced by Sam Clements and Louise Owen from 90 Minutes or Less Film Fest, and with music by Martin Austwick, it returns each Christmas with episodes that dive deep into the facts and fictions of the film.

Last year saw some special episodes to celebrate the 15th anniversary of a film that has become a cult classic. If you haven’t listened yet, be sure to check out the interview from leading man Jude Law (Graham) and an episode dedicated to Director Nancy Meyers, featuring answers from Meyers herself.

We caught up with Sam to ask about his particular love of The Holiday, and making The Holiday Season.

We usually ask if you have a dream guest, but you had an email interview Nancy Myers herself last year, and Jude Law! But is there anyone you’ve been trying to pin down but haven’t managed?

It was a thrill to speak to Jude Law and Nancy Meyers, I’d love to invite the rest of the main cast on the show (Cameron Diaz, Jack Black and Kate Winslet) But my dream guest would be composer Hans Zimmer, whose work I adore and is a long time Nancy Meyers collaborator.

Sam Clement in the pub Jude Law and Cameron Diaz filmed in in Shere, Surrey.

You have a couple of podcasts about films – what is it about The Holiday that made you devote a podcast to it?

I genuinely adore the film. I’ve been in love with it since 2006 when I first watched it at the cinema.

I think romantic comedies and Christmas films are often seen as “light weight” subjects by the film journalism, and maybe aren’t taken as seriously as other types of movies. With The Holiday Season I wanted to celebrate the work that goes into BOTH of these genres, through the lens of The Holiday.

Do you re-watch the movie every year before recording?

I never stop thinking about The Holiday! I watch it in full a couple of times each year but also watch a lot of clips, interviews, behind the scenes things as we make the show, so feel like I know it quite well.

Why podcasting? What is it about the format that appeals to you?

I like that me and my wife Louise (who edits the show) can make a fairly expansive document on The Holiday, from our living room, without too much additional resource. Podcasting can be such an expressive medium and it’s uniquely placed to make a bond with the audience.

We’re making this based on our love of the film, and not for a commission or a job, and podcasting is probably the only medium we can make something of professional quality, using our experience of the format with tools we already have in the house.

What’s you’re favourite fun-fact about The Holiday that you’ve learned from making The Holiday Season?

So many! But I think I love the stories around dressing the village of Shere for its winter scenes in the height of summer. The crew sent all residents Christmas trees and decorations to put up in their houses in case their windows were in shot!

Which episode of your podcast means the most to you?

It’s the most thorough and time consuming podcast I make but I do love that it’s given me a good reason to speak to people involved in the film. It was a dream come to true to talk to Nancy Meyers – and hear that she’s listened to the episodes – but I also love our interview with Jude Law. I’ll have to tie between the director and actor shows!

Anything else that you’d like to tell our readers?

Whether you’re obsessed with The Holiday, or have a passing interest in Christmas films, this is the show for you! We’ve made 8 or so episodes so far – and we have a new episode coming out for New Years Eve this year, so now’s a good time to catch up ahead of our latest ep!

Listen to The Holiday Season now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other popular podcast apps. 

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Imaginary Worlds is hosted by Eric Molinsky, who spent over a decade working as a public radio reporter and producer. He uses those skills to create thoughtful, sound-rich episodes about science fiction, fantasy, and other genres of speculative fiction. We heard about this podcast from Sam of 90 Minutes Or Less Film Fest, who recommended this one on episode 97 of the Pod Bible podcast. (We also learned the fun fact that Eric also used to work on the Rugrats TV programme!)

We caught up with Eric to ask more about why he moved over to podcasting,, and how Imaginary Worlds came to be…

What was the first podcast you ever listened to?

I started listening to podcasts on my click wheel iPod back in 2004. I was working at WNYC, and On The Media was one of the few shows at the station that put their entire program in their podcast feed. It felt like a big experiment back then, and I loved the fact I could listen to Brooke and Bob any time, even when I was underground on the subway.

Why did you decide to start podcasting in the first place?

I wanted to be a host, but public radio stations had so few slots for hosts. Podcasting felt like a revolutionary way to declare yourself a host even if you started without a built-in audience. I also thought that narrowcasting worked well in podcasting. So, I brainstormed what my focus would be and I remembered that I had a lot of ideas for radio stories which I didn’t even bother pitching because they were too geeky for a general audience. I wrote them all down and realized I had a first season of a sci-fi fantasy themed podcast.

Which podcasts do you take inspiration from?

My initial inspiration for Imaginary Worlds was 99% Invisible. I often found myself wanting to tell stories about fictional characters or works of culture. I admired the way that Roman Mars could turn a work of architecture or a piece design into a character that you cared about. But the show was still about people. They willed that inanimate thing into existence, they reacted to it negatively or positively, they changed it over time, and they ultimately gave it a character arc.

Who’s your dream guest for the podcast?

Having said all that about doing episodes on works of culture or fictional characters, I also enjoy doing full episode one-on-one interviews with novelists. Nnedi Okorafor is one of my favorite sci-fi authors. I’ve read all of her books, and I’d love to talk with her.

What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learnt so far as a podcaster?

When I was working in radio or reporting for other podcasts, fact checking was something that would often happen organically throughout the writing, editing and production process with my editor or the team. In making episodes from start to finish, I’ve come to realize how important it is to constantly fact check myself or get someone to fact check my scripts. That’s especially true when reporting on subjects like Star Wars or Marvel that I know very well – or think I know very well.

Which episode would you say is the perfect introduction to your podcast?

My first episode ‘Origin Stories’ is still a perfect thesis statement for the whole show, and it sets up the tone of how I wanted to cover sci-fi and fantasy. Although when I started out, the episodes were much shorter with fewer guests, and I’ve learned a lot about mixing and sound design. A good recent episode to start with would be ‘Neurodivergent Futures‘, where I talked with autistic fans and writers about why science fiction feels particularly relevant or meaningful to them.

Is there anything else you’d like to add?

Shows like mine can fall into an uncanny valley where they’re big enough to be actual shows. Producing them is a full-time job, and the audience is sizable enough to attract advertisers. But the show isn’t at that superstar level. And as the podcasting landscape keeps becoming more corporate and celebrity driven, it’s harder and harder to be discovered by new listeners. So, I appreciate the fact that you’re spotlighting indie podcasts!

Listen to Imaginary Worlds on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other popular podcast apps.

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Who are you and what’s your elevator pitch for your podcast?

My name is Cole Moreton, I’m a writer and broadcaster for national and international titles and a former Interviewer of the Year at the Press Awards.

Can We Talk? is a series of intimate, crafted short stories about real encounters I’ve had with remarkable people – the famous, the infamous and those caught up in extraordinary times – and what we might learn from them about how to live. I’m exploring the human craving for connection: with each other, with ourselves, with nature and with the divine, if we believe in that.

I live by the sea in the south of England but travel the world when I can. I’m a person of open, questioning faith, born into a Christian culture but very much aware of the wisdom to be found in other traditions, paths and faiths. I’m trying to listen.

Like Desmond Tutu, the hero of the struggle against apartheid, who mistakenly thought I was trying to kill him (you can hear how that turned out in his episode) I believe in a version of “ubuntu”: that we function best as humans when we recognise we are all connected, we listen to each other and we learn together.

I also just hope you’ll agree that are some really good stories!

We’ve had a great response. For example, Anita Anand, a terrific broadcaster and best-selling author, says: “A brilliant, sensitive storyteller, Cole produces perfectly formed mini epics that are both thought-provoking and hugely entertaining.”

What was the first podcast you ever listened to?

Probably either Fortunately… with Fi Glover and Jane Garvey (I’m thrilled that Fi, who gets about five million listeners, has also said publicly that she loves Can We Talk?) or the hilarious musical riot that is The Horne Section Podcast.

You’re officially an award-winning interviewer – why did you want to veer away from interviews in your podcast? Well, it was a privilege to be recognised for my work, but I felt there was much more to say. These are fresh stories that look again at certain encounters, consider them in depth, think of the context and what it was like in the room and what can be learned from those people. But they’re also crafted short stories that should be compelling, moving, inspiring and take you somewhere in their own right. These are the kinds of things I have always wanted to write, in the way I’ve always wanted to write them.

Which podcasts do you take inspiration from?

One I do love, because of the first person intimacy and pacing, which I try to emulate, is Coastal Stories by Charlie Connelly. Fascinating tales from around the coast of Britain, told to the sound of waves. Then there is anything by David Sedaris, a master storyteller. I like to think I’ve learned things from him.

What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learnt so far as a podcaster?

Slow down. Talk to one person. This is intimate, it’s talking in someone’s ear. Let the story breath. Write and rewrite and craft and cut and polish but then let it sound spontaneous. And get a great producer, if you can. Emily Jeffery is mine, and with engineer Andy Partington I’m proud to say we’ve created something that is of the highest audio quality, good enough for the BBC or any broadcaster (I do a bit of work writing and presenting for Radio 4, sometimes).

Which episode would you say is the perfect introduction to your podcast?

Depends what you’re looking for. If you want to know what it’s like to (mistakenly) think you’re on a date with a Hollywood superstar, go for ‘Scarlett Johansson’. For a genuine global icon, consider The Queen. To understand that we are all the same and all equally worth of respect and having our stories heard, listen to the story on ‘Zahra’, who came across the Channel on an overloaded rubber boat one Christmas Day. And if you’re looking for a jaw dropping, heart breaking story about David Bowie that you’ve never heard before, have a listen to ‘Susan Sarandon’.

Where can the Pod Bible readers find out more about you?

Well, it’s very kind of you to ask. My website is colemoreton.com or you can find me on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram as @colemoreton, because that’s my name. I’d love to hear from you, so do please get in touch.

Listen to Cole Moreton’s Can We Talk? now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and popular podcast apps.

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It’s been quite the year for OUTCAST UK. It started with going viral on TikTok, and has continued with awards success for the podcast itself. It won The British Podcast Award for possibly the most-contested category – Best New Podcast. As we know, there have been a LOT of new podcasts this year, so it’s an incredible achievement for an independent show to outdo them all.

Hosted by the podcaster and broadcaster Graeme Smith, the show shares in-depth interviews with a mix of well known and up and coming broadcasters, artists, podcasters, musicians, influencers and academics. The judges at the BPAs stated that “There was no doubt the guests felt safe and heard”, and we agree. This really is the power of podcasts that are created by communities, for communities. OUTCAST UK might be the hottest new LGBTQ+ podcast, but there is plenty there for allies to learn from as well.

We asked Graeme about the show.

Host Graeme Smith with his British Podcast Award

Congratulations on the BPA win! How do you feel?

I didn’t believe it when they announced the winner! The podcast came pretty close at the ARIAS earlier in the summer and it didn’t happen so I didn’t think it would this time. My mate Joe came to the awards ceremony with me and had to literally push me to stand up and walk to the stage. I felt incredibly proud that without any corporate backing or much of a marketing budget the podcast managed to get such recognition. I’m a one man production team. The podcast at this point was literally me just talking to people I like and respect about their incredible lives and experiences. It was a real moment of realising that yes, people are noticing and it was incredible. In summary I feel like my work has been validated by the best of my peers and that’s everything really.

What was the first podcast you ever listened to?

The old Ricky Gervais podcasts (before the transphobia)… the stuff they then animated for TV. My tastes have since evolved! This and the standard Radio 4 newsy stuff the BBC has always knocked out would have been the first podcasts I engaged with. But I had always been a listener to speech radio … Radio 4 / LBC and even the more crazy late night phone in stuff my entire life.

Why did you decide to start podcasting in the first place?

The freedom to be long form, nuanced and authentic. I have mainly worked in formatted commercial radio most of my adult life, this was a chance to make something totally different, using the skills I had spent years crafting. I also had a never ending supply of stories to tell about the real lives of LGBTQ+ people and to talk about experiences in my own life and and this was the medium to do it. I wanted to tell my story through the stories of the people I spoke to. They say what I can’t or won’t say quite often. I feel like my previous few attempts at podcasts, documentary producing and speech broadcasting had been teaching me everything I needed to know to make OUTCAST UK work. I want this to become a platform people can come to for LGBTQ content that isn’t just aimed at the same white cisgender gay men. I’m bored of them. This is a deliberate attempt to diversify the range of voices and perspectives available and still make great content that has a social impact.

Which podcasts do you take inspiration from?

OUTCAST UK is a bit of a mix, it’s inclusive, it’s current, its issues based, it gets political … But also outrageously funny sometimes. It can morph into whatever it needs to be, so my influences are very varied and reflect that.

The newsagents lately has been inspiringly brilliant lately. It’s hard not to soak it in. I loved the Battersea Poltergeist last year on BBC Sounds it opened my eyes to how to tell a story and at times almost defied a fixed format. The brilliant James O’Brien in his formidable delivery and his analysis. I loved what The Log Books podcasts did for accessible LGBTQ+ history and storytelling. I also think that in terms of increasing general podcast awareness the juggernaut formats of the Joe Rogan Experience and Diary of a CEO are impressive. This is how social video is done for podcasts. It sets the agenda and grows awareness… which is vital.

Who’s your dream guest for the podcast?

Right now I think DJ Fat Tony, just for the incredible stories that are sometimes outrageous, sometimes incredibly moving. I’ve been talking to him about coming on and hopefully that’s happening soon.

What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learnt so far as a podcaster?

Be honest with yourself. Make the stuff that YOU think is good. You literally can beat the big boys with the right idea.

Which episode would you say is the perfect introduction to your podcast?

It’s got to be Series 2, Ep 2. Me and Nick Charles with a chat that’s as honest and outrageous as it is funny featuring a frank exchange about when we had both done sex work in the past. The reaction on social media was intense. I was able to tell Nick for the first time that I had been forced into sex work when I was unemployed with a near fatal drugs problem about a decade ago… the twist was that it had been IN HIS APARTMENT (this was before he lived there). This episode sums up the conversations and issues the show is all about, it’s very honest and I’ve listened back and it still makes me laugh a lot. Me and Nick still say we couldn’t do this episode again if we tried! It’s in full video podcast glory on Spotify if you’re interested.

Where can the Pod Bible readers find out more about you?

It’s @playoutcastuk on Insta and TikTok.

Playoutcastuk.com has all our links.

Find me on Insta @mrgraemesmith.

Listen to OUTCAST UK on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other popular podcast apps, or search OUTCAST UK wherever you get your podcasts.

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Who are you and what’s your podcast about?

I’m Joanna Youle, I am an EX BBC 6 Music journalist and audio creative living on Ibiza. My podcast Ibiza- The Reset Rebel is about the rascals, rebels and rogues who live here and the ones how have reset the narrative of what the island is known for.

Joanna Youle speaking to indigenous rights advocate Bruce Parry

What was the first podcast you ever listened to?

I hate to say it but my own at 6 Music! I was making the BBC 6 MUSIC DAILY MUSIC NEWS DOWNLOAD and had to say that phrase every day!! ha ha!! It was a news round up podcast when podcasts began, right in the early stages of podcasts being born in the early 2000´s.

Why did you decide to start podcasting in the first place?

As I said, I was making podcasts for 6 Music back in the day when podcasting really started to become a thing and I could see quite quickly the power of them and the way listeners had become that little bit more discerning looking for content that was not spoon fed and I wished to tap into that and paint a picture of Ibiza as an island know for something other then parties!! There is so much more to the island, hearing peoples opinions of it when I travel is very frustrating!

Which podcasts do you take inspiration from?

The Diary of a CEO, The Awake at Night podcast, The Guilty Feminist, Ocean Matters and the Farmarama podcast.

Who’s your dream guest for the podcast?

Bahramji. I love his music and he fuses the path between the two worlds the collide in Ibiza with such amazing grace – the party one and the spiritual one.

What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learnt so far as a podcaster?

Not to give up. Even when you think no one is listening at the start, something magical happens that keeps you producing and you stay committed. You meet someone and have an amazing conversation or learn something life changing or find out about something happening you never would have or a historical fact about the island that make me love it even more.

Which episode would you say is the perfect introduction to your podcast?

The Reset Rebel celebrates 100 episodes – so No 100, as it is a taster of all the best guests and my favourite moments so far.

Where can the Pod Bible readers find out more about you?

My website joyoule.co.uk or my Instagram @theresetrebel.

Listen to Rebel Reset on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other popular podcast apps.

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