A few articles on how to podcast
I’m sure there are more, but here are a few I have gathered for my own reference.
How to bake a podcast from Bicyclemark’s Communique
2005/3/3
Thoughts about regulation of podcasts
Podcasters seem to have strong opinions about regulation. It’s natural enough - we look at the bound-and-gagged nature of typical radio output, compare it with the uncensored enthusiasm of things like the Dawn and Drew Show, and come down solidy in favor of the latter. This is fine, but it misses one of the significant aspects of regulation - regulation of advertising.
Sure, there aren’t many podcasts that carry advertising at the moment. Awful though the idea is, it’s inevitable, as people try to make a living out of this thing that eats up most of their time. So let’s fast-forward to next year, in our imaginations, and wonder what podcasting might be like. Or we could instead spin back a few decades and listen to some radio from before advertising regulation took hold. In particular the “Abbot and Costello” show, which is riddled with astonishing claims and sales techniques for Camel cigarettes.
Maybe you don’t find that offensive enough to regulate. How far would it need to go? Adverts for street drugs and underage sex? Adverts with blatant lies: “if you drive one of our cars, you’ll get laid. If you drive one of theirs, you’ll get shot at", “all dentists recommend only our toothpaste", “The French/Muslims/Jews/Blacks/Northeners are plotting to kill you, so get your shot in first.” Propaganda of every slimy sort.
How bad will it have to get before people call for regulation? And if people want regulation of advertising in podcasts, can regulation of “offensive” content be far behind?
