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Matthew Bliss has been a podcaster, editor, producer and mentor since 2020, helping indie creators build their podcasts and simplify their processes - particularly to save them time! Listening to Coffee with a Podcaster, you will hear practical reflections, actionable tips, and insights from my own experience that will help you prioritise, strategise, grow and find happiness with your podcast. The easiest way to save time and move forward is not to waste it worrying about the things you haven't tried yet. Optimisation is holding you back from creating an amazing podcast, and hearing from an experienced and empathetic friend in the podcasting world will give you the permission you need to get going! Let me be your friend in podcasting, and let's grab a coffee! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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June 12, 20252 min

My New Podcast: "RE:Thinking Podcasting"

First of all, thank you for staying subscribed to Coffee with a Podcaster - I really appreciate it! CWAP will be staying in hiatus while I think about retooling and rethinking what the show will be like in future.I've now begun a new podcast that aligns much closer to what I'd like to contribute to the podcasting world: "RE:Thinking Podcasting". Where philosophy and Socratic thinking meets the world of podcasting to inform us as podcasters how we should be elevating and adapting our thinking with the changes to the industry.If you'd like to follow me on the Philosophical Journey through podcasting, and improve your own thinking, strategies and workflows, head to https://rethinkingpodcasting.captivate.fm/listen and subscribe on your favourite platform.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

January 26, 202510 min

Avoiding Toxic Podcast Teams and Improving Your Relationships

Something has been plaguing my mind for a long time about a client I'm off-boarding, and I wanted to share a quick voice note about the importance of communication and transparency in team work.This is a warning and advice, to maintain great work relationships and keep your sanity while working with clients.And thanks for coming on this journey with me and subscribing to Coffee with a Podcaster!Website: http://coffeepodcaster.com/Would you like to ask me a question?Head to https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePodcaster, record your voice message and I'll respond to you on the show! I'll even shout out your podcast if you include the name in your message.***Support this Podcast:Here are some of the services I use to create this show. Sign up for these services with the links below to support the podcast!Use Brain.FM to stay focused while you podcast (Affiliate) Use Captivate.FM to host & distribute your Podcast (Affiliate)Sign up for Riverside.FM to record your Podcast (Affiliate)Sign up for Artlist.io to add Royalty Free Music to your Podcast (Referral)***If you're interested in hiring someone to help you with editing & production of your podcast, send me an email at business@mbpod.com or visit mbpod.com to discover my services.***MUSIC: Sunset Drive by Evert Z via Artlist.ioPRODUCTION: MB Podcast ServicesCOVER ART: Ideated in ChatGPT, Edited by MeThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

January 22, 20257 min

Industry Insights for the Business Podcast Consumer feat. Sounds Profitable

Some interesting insights about Business Podcasts, and an intro to your for Sounds Profitable and the great work that they do!Here's the study: https://soundsprofitable.com/research/the-business-podcast-consumer/And make sure you follow their content - really hand insights from industry analysis, even for hobby podcasters!And thanks for coming on this journey with me and subscribing to Coffee with a Podcaster!Website: http://coffeepodcaster.com/Would you like to ask me a question?Head to https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePodcaster, record your voice message and I'll respond to you on the show! I'll even shout out your podcast if you include the name in your message.***Support this Podcast:Here are some of the services I use to create this show. Sign up for these services with the links below to support the podcast!Use Brain.FM to stay focused while you podcast (Affiliate) Use Captivate.FM to host & distribute your Podcast (Affiliate)Sign up for Riverside.FM to record your Podcast (Affiliate)Sign up for Artlist.io to add Royalty Free Music to your Podcast (Referral)***If you're interested in hiring someone to help you with editing & production of your podcast, send me an email at business@mbpod.com or visit mbpod.com to discover my services.***MUSIC: Sunset Drive by Evert Z via Artlist.ioPRODUCTION: MB Podcast ServicesCOVER ART: Ideated in ChatGPT, Edited by MeThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

January 20, 202521 min

Video Podcasts: Let's unpack it a little bit...

People have been talking about video in podcasting as a necessity since YouTube announced its intention to make podcasting its pet-project.BUT its just not that simple...I want to unpack a couple of discussions and arguments about video for podcasting that are thrown around a lot, and need a bit of unpacking. Social media comment threads are terrible ways to discuss both sides of a topic.So that's what I'm doing today.Resources Mentioned:Jay Clouse and his YouTube Journey: https://www.youtube.com/@jay/videosPod News by James Cridland: https://podnews.net/And thanks for coming on this journey with me and subscribing to Coffee with a Podcaster!Website: http://coffeepodcaster.com/Would you like to ask me a question?Head to https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePodcaster, record your voice message and I'll respond to you on the show! I'll even shout out your podcast if you include the name in your message.***Support this Podcast:Here are some of the services I use to create this show. Sign up for these services with the links below to support the podcast!Use Brain.FM to stay focused while you podcast (Affiliate)Use Captivate.FM to host & distribute your Podcast (Affiliate)Sign up for Riverside.FM to record your Podcast (Affiliate)Sign up for Artlist.io to add Royalty Free Music to your Podcast (Referral)***If you're interested in hiring someone to help you with editing & production of your podcast, send me an email at business@mbpod.com or visit mbpod.com to discover my services.***MUSIC: Sunset Drive by Evert Z via Artlist.ioPRODUCTION: MB Podcast ServicesCOVER ART: Ideated in ChatGPT, Edited by MeThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

January 17, 20258 min

VOICE NOTE: Responding to Bamby Media's 2024 Wrap-Up...

I saw Brianna Ansaldo wrap up her Bamby Media's insights in a Pros and Cons list here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eamSagYs63g&ab_channel=BambyMedia.I think she's aspirational as a business owner, a podcast producer and generally as a person.So I wanted to share some common thoughts that I had from the video. Coz why shouldn't an audio episode respond to a video?! 😊Check out https://www.bambymedia.com/ for her consulting services or production services, which you should absolutely explore!Other Mentions in the episode:PodCube for Sound Design inspiration: https://open.spotify.com/show/2b9KFsTv1kW0IhXKnrNoovTansy Aster Academy: https://tansyasteracademy.com/And thanks for coming on this journey with me and subscribing to Coffee with a Podcaster!Website: http://coffeepodcaster.com/Would you like to ask me a question?Head to https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePodcaster, record your voice message and I'll respond to you on the show! I'll even shout out your podcast if you include the name in your message.***Support this Podcast:Here are some of the services I use to create this show. Sign up for these services with the links below to support the podcast!Use Brain.FM to stay focused while you podcast (Affiliate) Use Captivate.FM to host & distribute your Podcast (Affiliate)Sign up for Riverside.FM to record your Podcast (Affiliate)Sign up for Artlist.io to add Royalty Free Music to your Podcast (Referral)***If you're interested in hiring someone to help you with editing & production of your podcast, send me an email at business@mbpod.com or visit mbpod.com to discover my services.***MUSIC: Sunset Drive by Evert Z via Artlist.ioPRODUCTION: MB Podcast ServicesCOVER ART: Ideated in ChatGPT, Edited by MeThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

January 16, 202511 min

VOICE NOTE: TikTok Ban & the Race to the Brain Stem

A quick voice note about the TikTok ban, other apps, the problem of attention and companies racing to your brain stem.Resources Mentioned:The AI Dilemma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoVJKj8lcNQ&t=2s&ab_channel=CenterforHumaneTechnologyWin-Win with Liv Boeree: https://www.youtube.com/@LivBoeree/featuredAnd thanks for coming on this journey with me and subscribing to Coffee with a Podcaster!Website: http://coffeepodcaster.com/Would you like to ask me a question?Head to https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePodcaster, record your voice message and I'll respond to you on the show! I'll even shout out your podcast if you include the name in your message.***Support this Podcast:Here are some of the services I use to create this show. Sign up for these services with the links below to support the podcast!Use Brain.FM to stay focused while you podcast (Affiliate) Use Captivate.FM to host & distribute your Podcast (Affiliate)Sign up for Riverside.FM to record your Podcast (Affiliate)Sign up for Artlist.io to add Royalty Free Music to your Podcast (Referral)***If you're interested in hiring someone to help you with editing & production of your podcast, send me an email at business@mbpod.com or visit mbpod.com to discover my services.***MUSIC: Sunset Drive by Evert Z via Artlist.ioPRODUCTION: MB Podcast ServicesCOVER ART: Ideated in ChatGPT, Edited by MeThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

January 15, 20259 min

What you can expect from me in 2025 (Yep, I disappeared for a bit...)

It's been a while, but I'm back! In this episode:I give you an update about why I disappearedWhat I want to change in the IndustryWho this podcast will be for in 2025What you can expect from the show in futureAnd thanks for coming on this journey with me and subscribing to Coffee with a Podcaster!Website: http://coffeepodcaster.com/Would you like to ask me a question?Head to https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePodcaster, record your voice message and I'll respond to you on the show! I'll even shout out your podcast if you include the name in your message.***Support this Podcast:Here are some of the services I use to create this show. Sign up for these services with the links below to support the podcast!Use Brain.FM to stay focused while you podcast (Affiliate) Use Captivate.FM to host & distribute your Podcast (Affiliate)Sign up for Riverside.FM to record your Podcast (Affiliate)Sign up for Artlist.io to add Royalty Free Music to your Podcast (Referral)***If you're interested in hiring someone to help you with editing & production of your podcast, send me an email at business@mbpod.com or visit mbpod.com to discover my services.***MUSIC: Sunset Drive by Evert Z via Artlist.ioPRODUCTION: MB Podcast ServicesCOVER ART: Ideated in ChatGPT, Edited by MeThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

August 27, 20248 min

Why Brain.FM helps me Edit Podcasts Faster!

The cafe was closed last week! What was that about?!Anyway, I'll share my thoughts from last week today. I wanted to take some time to justify and explain the affiliate that I tack onto the top and bottom of each episode: Brain.FM.Its a music player with unique effects involving "entrainment" that utilises theta, beta, alpha waves to improve focus on a task while you listen or relax while you meditate.For podcasting, I use it to distract myself from contantly seeking perfect audio from my edits (I needlessly endless task) AND to keep myself focused to perform my edits faster. Check out the notes below for more about Brain.FM, and thanks for coming on this journey with me and subscribing to Coffee with a Podcaster!Website: http://coffeepodcaster.com/Would you like to ask me a question?Head to https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePodcaster, record your voice message and I'll respond to you on the show! I'll even shout out your podcast if you include the name in your message.***Support this Podcast:Here are some of the services I use to create this show. Sign up for these services with the links below to support the podcast!Use Brain.FM to stay focused while you podcast (Affiliate) Use Captivate.FM to host & distribute your Podcast (Affiliate)Sign up for Riverside.FM to record your Podcast (Affiliate)Sign up for Artlist.io to add Royalty Free Music to your Podcast (Referral)***If you're interested in hiring someone to help you with editing & production of your podcast, send me an email at business@mbpod.com or visit mbpod.com to discover my services.***MUSIC: Sunset Drive by Evert Z via Artlist.ioPRODUCTION: MB Podcast ServicesCOVER ART: Ideated in ChatGPT, Edited by MeThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

August 20, 20248 min

The truth about Headphones for Recording Podcast Episodes

There is a lot of advice out there about which headphones to buy for your podcast recordings, but there is a single, pre-eminent truth about podcasting headphones. And you'll find it hard to believe, but in this episode I tell you the best way to go!This comes in handy when trying to get your gear ready for recording. Editing podcast episodes and dialogue is a different story, so we'll cover it on a different episode. Let me relieve your budget, your decision fatigue, and having to search the internet for the best headphones for recording only. And thanks for coming on this journey with me and subscribing to Coffee with a Podcaster!Website: http://coffeepodcaster.com/Would you like to ask me a question?Head to https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePodcaster, record your voice message and I'll respond to you on the show! I'll even shout out your podcast if you include the name in your message.***Support this Podcast:Here are some of the services I use to create this show. Sign up for these services with the links below to support the podcast!Use Brain.FM to stay focused while you podcast (Affiliate) Use Captivate.FM to host & distribute your Podcast (Affiliate)Sign up for Riverside.FM to record your Podcast (Affiliate)Sign up for Artlist.io to add Royalty Free Music to your Podcast (Referral)***If you're interested in hiring someone to help you with editing & production of your podcast, send me an email at business@mbpod.com or visit mbpod.com to discover my services.***MUSIC: Sunset Drive by Evert Z via Artlist.ioPRODUCTION: MB Podcast ServicesCOVER ART: Ideated in ChatGPT, Edited by MeThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

August 15, 202420 min

It's Hard to Talk About Social Media...

I'm putting my neck out here - in the cafe today I'm talking about the dangers and downfalls of using social media as a way to connect with our podcasting community and what to look for so we can avoid anger, conflict and unnecessaryily wasted energy on weird two-sided arguments.Facebook has been a big proponent of these issues for me of late, but they apply to all platforms in which people chat about podcasting because its really hard sometimes to not be affected by the desire for conflict that social media brings out in us.Have a listen, form your own opinion and let me know (constuctively) in the comments!And thanks for coming on this journey with me and subscribing to Coffee with a Podcaster!Website: http://coffeepodcaster.com/Would you like to ask me a question?Head to https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePodcaster, record your voice message and I'll respond to you on the show! I'll even shout out your podcast if you include the name in your message.***Support this Podcast:Here are some of the services I use to create this show. Sign up for these services with the links below to support the podcast!Use Brain.FM to stay focused while you podcast (Affiliate) Use Captivate.FM to host & distribute your Podcast (Affiliate)Sign up for Riverside.FM to record your Podcast (Affiliate)Sign up for Artlist.io to add Royalty Free Music to your Podcast (Referral)***If you're interested in hiring someone to help you with editing & production of your podcast, send me an email at business@mbpod.com or visit mbpod.com to discover my services.***MUSIC: Sunset Drive by Evert Z via Artlist.ioPRODUCTION: MB Podcast ServicesCOVER ART: Ideated in ChatGPT, Edited by MeThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy