New Podcast Ideas, Optin Stats & Popup Engagement

We’re onto our weekly format for the story section of the show, picking out any key things that have happened in the last seven days.

And what better to be working on than a new podcast? The idea – exploring both space and areas on earth where humans aren’t really welcome, like inside volcanoes or under the polar ice caps. Our plan is to take the listener on a tour of these places, as well as having interviews with people with expert knowledge.

This has came about because of a goal we have for this year. It’s a biggie. Create a show with 10,000 listeners within 12 months.

In the last week, Matthew has been in touch with different contacts for interviews on the podcast – experts with a lot more info than we have, or that we can find on Wikipedia!

Half jokingly, he decided to get in touch with NASA (not expecting to hear anything back) but had a response the next day asking to see a treatment (a pitch) for the show.

Planning is something that people always miss, but taking the time to go away and prepare a treatment was a beneficial process. It must have helped because the officials from NASA decided to take part in the podcast!

As for the format, the unique angle being used here is a combination of teaching and audio drama – taking semi scripted elements and also bringing in interviewees to fill in the gaps.

There’s a lot of great informative documentaries out there, but we’re working in audio – let’s use our skills to try make the listener feel like they’re actually there.

We’ll update you in the next few months about how that’s getting on!