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Content Creation Musings

J.D. Sutter and Porchlight Family Media

In each episode, new media consultant J.D. Sutter will dive into one single topic regarding podcasting, blogging, new media, and online content creation. Drawing on his over two decades of content creation experience as a voiceover artist, writer, podcaster, and audio producer, he'll share tips and tidbits to help and inspire you in your efforts. It could be an article he's read, a piece of gear he's recently acquired, or just anything that's on his mind at the time, but each episode will be about 10 minutes; quick and to the point.

Content Creation Lessons from Chick-fil-A

J.D. shares how a routine Chick-fil-A run turned into a lesson on content creation. From broken app searches to hidden RSS feeds, many online creatives are dropping the ball on user experience. Here is why adopting a frictionless, customer-first approach is the secret to expanding your audience's reach.Show notes and transcript are at jdsutter.me/ccm20Send your feedback to [email protected]

Jun 12

6 min

Why You Should Stop Making Content

J.D. shares some thoughts on why you should stop making content. If that sounds like the opposite of what this show is all about, you’re right and wrong. Listen in to find out what he has been mulling over for months now.Show notes and transcript are at jdsutter.me/ccm19Send your feedback to [email protected]

Feb 23

8 min

Top 6 Books I Read in 2025

J.D. shares 6 of his favorite books that he read in 2025. He gives a short review, shares some favorite lines, and throws in a few bonus recomendations at the end.Show notes and transcript are at jdsutter.me/ccm18Send your feedback to [email protected]

Feb 9

13 min

My Top 5 Christmas Novellas

J.D. shares 5 of his favorite Christmas novellas. These are all great, quick reads to enjoy around the holiday time.Show notes and transcript are at jdsutter.me/ccm17Send your feedback to [email protected].

Dec 1, 2025

10 min

5 Free Research Tools for Writers

J.D. shares 5 free online tools that writers can use for story prep and research. These are resources that he’s personally used for years, and they may be helpful for you too.Show notes and transcript are at jdsutter.me/ccm16Send your feedback to [email protected]

Nov 14, 2025

10 min

8 Tips for Your Audio Drama Demo Reel

J.D. shares thoughts on what voice actors should include in a voiceover demo reel for audio drama. Based on his experience as a producer, director, and voice actor for over ten years, he gives you 8 tips for producing an effective audio drama voice acting demo reel.Show notes and transcript are at jdsutter.me/ccm15Send your feedback to [email protected]

Oct 30, 2025

10 min

Top 6 Books I Read in 2024

J.D. shares 6 of his favorite books that he read in 2024. In addition to giving a short review, he also shares some favorite lines from each.Show notes and transcript are at jdsutter.me/ccm14Send your feedback to [email protected]

Feb 8, 2025

12 min

Adapting Literature into Audio

J.D. shares a few thoughts about adapting fiction books into audio drama. What is the best approach; stay faithful to the source or take artistic liberties?Show notes are at jdsutter.me/ccm13Send your feedback to [email protected]

Oct 12, 2024

7 min

Why I Read Fiction

J.D. shares some thoughts on the value of reading fiction, some reading tools he uses, and some author quotations about reading.Show notes are at jdsutter.me/ccm12Send your feedback to [email protected]

Jun 25, 2024

8 min

A New Direction for This Show

J.D. talks about a new direction for the Content Creation Musings podcast and shares a thought about storytelling.Show notes are at jdsutter.me/ccm11Send your feedback to [email protected]

Jun 7, 2024

8 min