The Richard Dally Podcast
The Richard Dally Podcast
Richard Dally
The podcast that brings you a UK perspective on the latest news and developments in the world of Podcasting, Internet Radio, Online DJing and Digital Media plus the latest podcasting statistics. Each week I bring you the important news stories and the latest industry statistics.
RD44: Podcasts available on Amazon Music, the launch of Radio 1 Dance, and it's time for Christmas Jingles
Welcome to episode 44 of the Richard Dally podcast where I bring you a UK perspective on the latest news and developments from the world of podcasting and Internet Radio. This week sees the release of podcasts on Amazon Music, the launch of an online-only station from the BBC called Radio 1 Dance, news of the International Podcast Day, Spotify has a new marketing campaign linking music and podcasts, new Christmas and New Year jingles are available from Music Radio Creative and details of a UK podcast recommendation newsletter from the organisers of the British Podcast Awards. Websites and articles mentioned in the show: Amazon Takes On Spotify In Podcasting - https://www.forbes.com/sites/billrosenblatt/2020/09/18/amazon-takes-on-spotify-in-podcasting/#14115ed43459 Concerns raised over the launch of Radio 1 Dance - https://radiotoday.co.uk/2020/09/concerns-raised-over-the-launch-of-radio-1-dance Hot Pod Newsletter - https://hotpodnews.com/ International Podcast Day 2020 - https://internationalpodcastday.com/ Spotify's New 'Music, Meet Podcasts' Campaign Inspires Fans to Use the Power of Audio - https://newsroom.spotify.com/2020-09-07/spotifys-new-music-meet-podcasts-campaign-inspires-fans-to-use-the-power-of-audio/ Christmas and New Year Countdown 2021 jingles – https://www.richarddally.com/mrc (affiliate link) Great British Podcasts Newsletter - https://www.greatbritishpodcasts.com/mailing-list/
Sep 26, 2020
9 min
RD43: Do download numbers equal podcast success? News of the 2020 DMC World DJ Championship, and how radio presenters can transfer their skills to podcasting
Welcome to episode 43 of the Richard Dally podcast where I bring you a UK perspective on the latest news and developments from the world of podcasting and Internet Radio. This week, do download numbers equal podcast success? News of the 2020 DMC World DJ Championship, how radio presenters can transfer their skills to podcasting and a new newsletter on the technical side of digital advertising. Websites and articles mentioned in the show: How do your download numbers compare to other podcasts? -  https://rachelcorbett.com.au/podschool-podcast/podcast-downloads/ Automatic Listen Again, Tailored for Radio - https://www.hippynet.co.uk/autopod Edison Research webinar: Podcast listening grows and shifts - https://rainnews.com/edison-webinar-08272020/ 2020 DMC World DJ Championships - https://2020.dmcdjchamps.com/ Sounds Profitable - The adtech weekly email newsletter from Podnews - https://adtech.podnews.net/ Radio Personalities: You Already Have The Skills To Podcast! - https://medium.com/@TheGrooveRadio/radio-personalities-you-already-have-the-skills-to-podcast-a6ce23ec0be9 Nails Mahoney and Tracey Lee from OnAirCoach - https://onaircoach.net/
Sep 14, 2020
7 min
RD42: Legal livestreaming for DJs, Audacity gets an update to support LUFS, and the 2020 Radio Star competition is open for entries
Welcome to episode 42 of the Richard Dally podcast where I bring you a UK perspective on the latest news and developments from the world of podcasting and Internet Radio. This week Mixcloud brings legal livestreaming of music for DJs, Audacity 2.4 is released with new features that podcasters and DJs will be interested in, such as support for LUFS and a noise gate and OnAirCoach is running the third edition of their annual Radio Star competition searching for the next big radio personalities. Websites and articles mentioned in the show: Audacity 2.4.1 Released  - https://www.audacityteam.org/audacity-2-4-1-released/ New features in Audacity 2.4 - https://wiki.audacityteam.org/wiki/New_features_in_Audacity_2.4.0 PodMov Daily Newsletter from Podcast Movement – http://podcastmovement.com/subscribe/ 10 Podcast Newsletters You Should Subscribe To - https://www.richarddally.com/10-podcast-newsletters-subscribe/ Radio Star 2020 Competition from OnAirCoach - https://onaircoach.net/radiostar/ How To Stream Your DJ Sets 100% Legally On Mixcloud Live - https://www.digitaldjtips.com/2020/04/how-to-stream-your-dj-sets-100-legally-on-mixcloud-live/ Smashprep – https://www.richarddally.com/smashprep  Radio Warfare Show Prep – https://www/richardally.com/radiowarfare
May 26, 2020
6 min
RD41: Apple now hosts 800,000 shows, the average length of podcasts is going down and the rise of the news category
Welcome to episode 41 of the Richard Dally podcast where I bring you a UK perspective on the latest news and developments from the world of podcasting and Internet Radio. This week the podcast ecosystem hits the 800,000 mark, well-known podcaster Daniel J. Lewis launches a podcast statistics service, the news category expands quickly along with the rise of the daily news podcast, a bedroom DJ wins a slot on Radio 1 and the average length of podcasts is getting shorter. Websites and articles mentioned in the show: Daniel J. Lewis launches new Podcast Industry Statistics - https://mypodcastreviews.com/podcast-industry-statistics/ Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism - Daily news podcasts punching above their weight but may struggle to reach mainstream audiences - https://podnews.net/press-release/reuters-institute-news-podcasts Cornwall DJ who started in his bedroom to host Radio 1 breakfast show - https://www.cornwalllive.com/whats-on/music-nightlife/cornwall-dj-who-started-bedroom-3616039 Podcast episodes got shorter in 2019 - https://rainnews.com/podcast-episodes-got-shorter-in-2019/ Apple TV+ drama dives into murky world of true-crime podcasts - https://www.france24.com/en/20191204-apple-tv-drama-dives-into-murky-world-of-true-crime-podcasts
Dec 20, 2019
7 min
RD40: Mixcloud hacked, Radionomy shutting down, a report on Rain Summit Europe and the best photography podcasts
Welcome to episode 40 of the Richard Dally podcast where I bring you a UK perspective on the latest news and developments from the world of podcasting and Internet Radio. This week I report on a suspected hack of Mixcloud user accounts, Radionomy shutting down their Internet Radio hosting services, my report on the recent Rain Summit Europe that I attended in London, the tools that Tom Webster and James Cridland use to create their podcasts and a list of some of the best podcasts on the topic of photography. Websites and articles mentioned in the show: Mixcloud Investigating Alleged Data Breach Impacting 21 Million Users - https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/7x5g4q/mixcloud-investigating-data-breach-allegedly-impacting-21-million-users? The Demise of Radionomy Marks the End of Free Streaming for Internet Radio Broadcaster - http://www.radiosurvivor.com/2019/11/27/the-demise-of-radionomy-marks-the-end-of-free-streaming-for-internet-radio-broadcasters/ Radionomy to shutter; Shoutcast offer to internet radio producers - https://rainnews.com/radionomy-to-shutter-shoutcast-offer-to-internet-radio-producers/ Are podcasts a disaster waiting to happen? - https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/nov/27/why-podcasts-are-headed-for-disaster How I make... The Freenoter - https://podnews.net/article/how-i-make-the-freenoter How I make... Podnews - https://podnews.net/article/tools-used Rain Summit Europe 2019 - http://rain-summit-europe.com/ 12 Weeks of Christmas: 5 of the Most Immersive and Engaging Photography Podcasts - https://fstoppers.com/education/12-weeks-christmas-5-most-immersive-and-engaging-photography-podcasts-429734
Dec 4, 2019
6 min
RD39: Is podfading really a problem, fighting back against music streaming manipulation and a new book on podcasting
Welcome to episode 39 of the Richard Dally podcast where I bring you a UK perspective on the latest news and developments from the world of podcasting and Internet Radio. On the show this week – with only 50% of podcasts launched in the last year publishing an episode in the last three months, is podfading a problem? Rights owners fighting back against music streaming manipulation and a new book on podcasting from a British podcast producer. Websites and articles mentioned in the show: How many of the 706,000 podcasts are still in production? - https://www.amplifimedia.com/blogstein/2019/6/18/aois8fo8unrw5g1sb3ippzcw4aq0jw https://medium.com/@webby2001/a-pointed-perspective-on-the-purported-podfading-problem-c00be068043c Music industry signs code of conduct for stopping stream manipulation - https://rainnews.com/music-industry-signs-code-of-conduct-for-stopping-stream-manipulation/ Jordan B. Peterson's interview with Joe Rogan - https://www.jordanbpeterson.com/podcast/s2-e11-a-conversation-with-joe-rogan-part-one/ Jonathan Levitt: Podcasting and Predictions | Ultrarunnerpodcast.com Podcast episode -  https://ultrarunnerpodcast.com/jonathan-levitt-podcasting-and-predictions/   The most comprehensive guide to podcasting ever (probably).: A guide to everything you need to know to plan a podcast, start podcasting and grow an audience by Chris Huskins  https://amzn.to/2xkQ37t
Jul 1, 2019
6 min
RD38: Unlicensed Dutch Internet Radio stations shutdown, the loudness war comes to podcasting and some thoughts on the challenges for music in podcasts
Welcome to episode 38 of the Richard Dally podcast where I bring you a UK perspective on the latest news and developments from the world of podcasting and Internet Radio. On the show this week – a Dutch anti-piracy organisation tackles unlicensed Internet Radio Stations, how new entrants to the podcasting industry are driving a loudness war and the future of music and podcasting. Websites and articles mentioned in the show: BREIN Criticizes Bullet-Proof Hosts, Forces Pirate Webcasters to Get Licenses - https://torrentfreak.com/brein-criticizes-bullet-proof-hosts-forces-pirate-webcasters-to-get-licenses-190614/ How to do loudness: the LUFS and LKFS FAQ for podcasters - https://podnews.net/article/lufs-lkfs-for-podcasters Technical analysis of top podcasts - https://podnews.net/article/podcast-analysis Libsyn – The Feed podcast - https://blog.libsyn.com/2019/01/05/135-rad-beginnings-and-alexa-strategies/ M Magazine - Music and millennials driving podcast boom - https://www.m-magazine.co.uk/news/music-and-millennials-driving-podcast-boom/ POD ONLY KNOWS What's next for music and podcasts? – https://musically.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/BPI-Insight-Session-Pod-Only-Knows-Whats-next-for-music-and-podcasts-13-Jun-2019.pdf The challenge for music and podcasts: "Rights are a disaster' - https://musically.com/2019/06/14/music-podcasts-rights-disaster
Jun 18, 2019
6 min
RD37: Improving your podcast interview questions, Apple announces changes to iTunes and BBC Sounds is looking for a new Hopepunk podcast
Welcome to episode 37 of the Richard Dally podcast where I bring you a UK perspective on the latest news and developments from the world of podcasting and Internet Radio. On the show this week - improving your podcast interview questions, making the most of podcast and radio interviews, Apple announces changes to iTunes and BBC Sounds is looking for a new Hopepunk podcast. Websites and articles mentioned in the show: 9 Great Podcast Interview Questions to Ask Your Next Guest - https://wavve.co/9-great-podcast-interview-questions-to-ask-your-next-guest/ 18 Interview Questions for Music Artists - https://www.richarddally.com/18-interview-questions-for-music-artists/ Radio DJs, What's Your Pre- and Post-Interview Digital Routine? - https://jacobsmedia.com/radio-djs-whats-your-pre-and-post-interview-digital-routine/ Musicians: Getting The Most Out Of A Podcast Interview - https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2019/06/getting-the-most-out-of-a-podcast-interview.html Hotpod Newsletter - https://hotpodnews.com/ New and changed Apple Podcasts categories - https://podnews.net/article/apple-changed-podcast-categories-2019 BBC Sounds wants "blockbuster" drama podcasts - https://www.prolificnorth.co.uk/news/broadcasting-news/2019/06/bbc-sounds-wants-blockbuster-drama-podcasts
Jun 10, 2019
7 min
RD36: Is your podcast boring or bold? Radionomy shuts its U.S Streaming Service, Musicians making podcasts and has Soundcloud got past its financial troubles?
Welcome to episode 36 of the Richard Dally podcast where I bring you a UK perspective on the latest news and developments from the world of podcasting and Internet Radio. Is your podcast boring or bold and how do you differentiate yourself? Led Zeppelin vocalist Robert Plant and Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour start their own podcasts. iPhone podcast listening app Castro now supports creating and sharing podcast clips. Audible UK announces an Audio Drama Production Competition. Radionomy shuts its U.S Streaming Service, Musicians making podcasts and has Soundcloud got past its financial troubles? Websites and articles mentioned in the show: 3 Reasons To Make A Bold Podcast In 2019 - https://podcastbusinessjournal.com/3-reasons-to-make-a-bold-podcast-in-2019/ How Do I Prevent My Podcast From Being Boring? - https://www.thepodcasthost.com/presenting-your-podcast/how-do-i-prevent-my-podcast-from-being-boring/ Jon Guant - https://www.jongaunt.com/ Castro podcast player for iOS adds support for creating and sharing podcast clips -   https://9to5mac.com/2019/05/30/castro-podcast-player-for-ios-adds-support-for-creating-and-sharing-podcast-clips/ Audible UK announces audio drama production grant - https://podnews.net/update/audible-grant Radionomy plans U.S. streaming shutdown, offers free migration to Shoutcast for Business = https://rainnews.com/radionomy-plans-u-s-streaming-shutdown-offers-free-migration-to-shoutcast-for-business/
Jun 3, 2019
6 min
RD35: Another new Podcast Studio, ESPN's podcasting strategy, Politics Live and the British Podcast Awards 2019
Welcome to episode 35 of the Richard Dally podcast where I bring you a UK perspective on the latest news and developments from the world of podcasting and Internet Radio. A new podcasting studio opens in Cork, Ireland. An interview discussing ESPN's strategy for podcasting. A live podcasting event in London in April and a reminder that the closing date for entries for the British Podcast Awards 2019 is rapidly approaching.   Rebel Media's podcasting studio in Sheffield - https://rebelbasemedia.io/studio/ Cork's First commercial Podcast studio at Republic of Work - http://RepublicOfWork.com Why ESPN is all in on podcasts - https://www.amplifimedia.com/blogstein/2019/2/15/t9miikzzwsj6ytuddcdftjztd9a0n5 Politics Live podcasting event in London - https://www.podcastlive.com. The British Podcast Awards 2019 - https://www.britishpodcastawards.com
Feb 27, 2019
6 min
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