Platform

A developer's perspective on building an online product from the ground up, with no VC funding or incubator. This is what it’s like to live by your own tech wits, outside of a major tech hub.

Alpha

Mark introduces the show and explains how Podiant came about, and how its user-base can help support it. There's also a detailed look into some recent improvements, squashed bugs, and future plans. Sign up to Podiant for free to experience the service for yourself. Plugs and recommendations Beware of the Leopard - the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy podcast Portentous Perils in the 23rd Century

09-02
50:07

Beta

Mark runs through the latest updates to the system, and talks about the community-funding model of Podiant. Links Podiant on Patreon Wavve - audiogram service Podcast Playlist Sign up to Podiant for free to experience the service for yourself. Support Podiant via Patreon from as little as $1 Plugs and recommendations Beyond Busy with Graham Allcott - Special guest Josie Long The Daily Tech News Show

09-09
39:54

1k

Mark discusses some upcoming changes to Podiant, in lieu of a more formal announcement in coming weeks. Spoiler alert: it's all pretty good news! Sign up to Podiant for free to experience the service for yourself. Support Podiant via Patreon from as little as $1 

09-17
25:33

Welcome our Community Advocate

Mark discusses the future of the Podiant service with its new Community Advocate, Brendan Hutchins.

10-26
37:19

Our ears are burning

Mark discusses the future of the Podiant service with its new Community Advocate, Brendan Hutchins.

11-17
27:07

Production workflows

Mark and Brendan discuss the current state of Podiant, and share their production workflows for how they put together their various shows.

11-24
40:10

The podcasts that inspire us

Brendan brings good news for our Community tier and shows us the Mt Rushmore of Podcasting, and the pair share the podcasts that inspire them.

12-01
43:26

Audio hardware

Mark and Brendan talk through some of their audio hardware for recording at home and away, and they discuss recent changes to the Community program that affect new applicants.

12-01
32:50

The Patreon problem

Mark is on his own this week, so brings news of the Patreon payment charge reshuffle, Blubrry's new product announcement and a little info on the Podiant platform itself.

12-08
29:43

Communities, silos and discovery

Mark runs down the latest behind-the-scenes happenings at Podiant, including an upcoming move to Markdown for shownotes, Brendan brings an article from DiscoverPods, and the pair tackle questions around community solos and podcast discovery.

12-22
27:56

Everything has changed. Everything is the same

This week, Brendan drew the short straw so it’s he who is hosting. He and Mark run down the latest updates to Podiant, discuss a possible future for paid podcasts, share a Ko-fi and look ahead at podcasting in 2018.

01-05
31:04

Podcast Swap Shop - Vol 1

LinksIntroducing our new-look playerKo-fiAlex Inc trailerMike and Tom Eat SnacksMission to ZyxxFollow Brendan on TwitterFollow Mark on Twitter

01-12
26:46

Podcasting events calendar, 2018

Brendan and Mark talk through the latest updates to Podiant, pour over listener numbers from the UK and look ahead to podcasting events in 2018. If you'd like to start a podcast, join us and when prompted, enter the offer code platform to get 25% off your first three months of hosting.

01-19
20:40

Your tech's in the mail

In this week's episode, Mark and Brendan share their favourite shows from the week, go squeee over new gadgets in the mail, and welcome some exciting new enhancements to Podiant.

01-26
27:52

Is there an episode out this week?

Mark shares some of Podiant's less proud moments, Brendan gives us his thoughts on consistency in release schedules, and the pair discuss the HomePod (for 13 seconds).

02-02
29:05

Quick bits and big hits

In this very special episode, Brendan and Mark bring you an announcement! They also chew over this week in podcasting news, and Brendan reviews his fancy new earbuds.

02-09
28:49

Pink Windmill from Anonymous Proxy

Mark and Brendan talk podTo, the latest goings-on in Podiant, gossip about other podcasters and solve racism. All in under half an hour!

02-16
24:27

Podvice vol 1: Audio compression

Mark updates Brendan on some podTo news and shares a new Indiegogo find, and Brendan debutes a new segment in which he dispenses advice for people looking to use audio compression to improve the dynamics of their audio.

02-23
27:47

Podcasting on the blockchain

Mark is back fresh from Berlin where ha attended a conference on the blockchain, and reveals the project he's been consulting on. In other news, Brendan finds out what the blockchain is.

03-09
22:50

The future of Platform

Mark and Brendan are retooling the show, and we'd love to know what you think!

03-16
07:42

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