Hilarious, and oh-so-predictable. The
#Conservative
trolls and bots are getting all steamed up because
@DFisman
is pointing out the ongoing errors and dangerous talk from provincial healthcare "leaders", so they need to start
#CancelDavidFisman
. It's almost like clockwork. π€£π€£π€£
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@theferocity
Same here. I teach my kids to be full of kindness and empathy, as you never know what someone else is going through.
But I'm at my end with anti-vaxxers and selfish idiots who'd rather see people die in pain and alone, than take some personal responsibility.
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If you want to see what idiotic ignorance looks like, take a look at the hashtags
#IStandWithDonCherry
or
#BoycottRogers
or
#BoycottSportsnet
- people would rather defend a racist bigot than stand for fellow Canadians, regardless of colour or religion. Canada is going downhill.
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@JustinTrudeau
I hope you also let him know
@fordnation
doesn't speak for the majority of Ontarians, and we're embarrassed that we have an uncouth bully as our Premier.
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Cleaning out my podcast app for shows I'm subscribed to - sad to see how many stopped publishing in the last 12-24 months. Very few had a "proper" last episode to share why, so guessing life just got in the way.
A reminder that podcasting isn't easy, and takes a lot of work.
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@CTVToronto
Make them prove they have a condition that stops them wearing a mask. Otherwise, they can shut up and stop being selfish attention-seekers.
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@GordHardie
@fordnation
Agreed. We can't have another 4 years of this BS. In the meantime, we need to look out for each other and support our educators and frontline workers.
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@JJGomezCamacho
Thank you, Mexico, for standing side by side with our Canadian firefighters. We appreciate you so much! π²π½ π¨π¦ β€οΈππͺ
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Enjoy a
#podcast
and want to support it? It doesn't always need to be financial (though that helps!) - recommend to friends, review the show, share the host's social media posts, etc. Your audience can be the new listeners your favourite podcast thrives on.
#podcasting
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What was the game that blew you away, and completely changed your mind on what you thought was possible?
For me,
#Shenmue
on
#Dreamcast
. The sheer detail, right down to the actual weather at the time, made you feel you were living Ryo's life, not just playing it.
#VideoGames
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@glamourgirlca
Sadly, probably never. While Trump won't be around forever, the hate and ignorance he's given permission to openly display won't be going anywhere soon.
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Fellow
#podcasters
- please don't listen to
#podcast
"gurus" who say you need X amount of downloads before you attract sponsors, or start a Patreon, etc.
Value for listeners is not defined by downloads, but the content you provide. Great content will be supported.
#podcasting
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Danny Brown (he/him/his) π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ π¨π¦ π€ π§
Fellow podcasters - practice removing "hello guys" or "hello everyone" from your intro. While it feels natural to say, switch to the mindset of talking to one person, because we're generally just speaking into one person's ear.
"Hello guys" becomes "hello again".
#podcasting
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Danny Brown (he/him/his) π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ π¨π¦ π€ π§
Dear podcasters - if "experts" are telling you you need a mic like the SM7B to sound "good".
There's a reason every single participant in The Voice and other talent shows use the Shure SM58 - it is actually that good. And it's less than $100 - result. π
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@lisa_iannattone
@CanadianTire
Yeah, sadly I was going to say, Canadian Tire has always been one of the absolute worst when it comes to masking. No matter which one I visit, it's always been bad. I've seen employees wearing masks around their elbows, under their chins etc, even when mandates were in place. π€·ββοΈ
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Fellow
#podcasters
- please don't listen to
#podcast
"gurus" who say you need X amount of downloads before you attract sponsors, or start a Patreon, etc.
Value for listeners is not defined by downloads, but the content you provide. Great content will be supported.
#podcasting
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Danny Brown (he/him/his) π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ π¨π¦ π€ π§
Ok, folks, let's see who still wears a mask and will continue to do so until either a vaccine is found, or our immune systems can combat Covid-19. Share a pic of you in your mask if you're trying to protect each other.
#WearAMask
#Masks4Canada
#MasksSaveLives
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@picardonhealth
@R_SPatel
@TorontoStar
So many of the replies to this post show exactly the kind of hate and vitriol that was pushed. I wonder how many gladly took advantage of CERB, though, while at the same time spewing hate...
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Danny Brown (he/him/his) π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ π¨π¦ π€ π§
Hi Twitter, my name is Danny. If you see this post say hello.
Iβm a podcaster, geek, video games player, husband and father. I'm Head of Podcaster Support & Experience at
@CaptivateAudio
.
My tweets are of the take it or leave it variety. π₯³
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@CBCIsmaila
Awful decision. We've continued to pander to the 10%, all thanks to
@fordnation
and Moore, and now we're telling Ontarians it's okay to get sick and die.
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Listeners: Wish podcasts didn't have ads in them.
Podcaster: Well, I have an ad-free premium version.
Listeners: I'm not paying to support my favourite podcast and the creative work that goes into it. It should be free! I'm off to watch Netflix.
Podcaster: ...
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Danny Brown (he/him/his) π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ π¨π¦ π€ π§
Woot, so this arrived today. Brand new in box, got it for $315 CAD / $245 USD / Β£198 GBP. After a quick test, I can see why so many recommend it, it was just a wee bit beyond my budget until now. :)
#podcasting
#SM7B
#PodcastGear
#PodcastMic
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Danny Brown (he/him/his) π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ π¨π¦ π€ π§
Joining my daughter with an ear infection in the "at-home infirmary" is my son, who had to get two teeth pulled unexpectedly today to allow the adult ones behind them to grow out properly.
Send scotch. π₯ π
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Danny Brown (he/him/his) π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ π¨π¦ π€ π§
OK, I'll be the first to say downloads are less a part of a show's success than other metrics - but they are the starting point for everything else.
Thanks to everyone who's listened, shared, reviewed, etc, for getting the show to this milestone today. π€π§β€οΈ
#podcasting
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Danny Brown (he/him/his) π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ π¨π¦ π€ π§
Mini brag moment. π
Made my revenue goals for 2022, through a mix of sponsors, premium subscribers, and merch - first year I've ever done this (also only just started selling merch this year).
Thanks to every supporter who helped me in these goals! π
#podcasting
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Danny Brown (he/him/his) π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ π¨π¦ π€ π§
Podcasting is much more than large networks, media/production agencies, and teams with large budgets.
Indie podcasters are often leading the way when it comes to innovation, quality, and defining what success looks like.
Keep doing what you're doing, indie podcasters. π€π§π
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Danny Brown (he/him/his) π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ π¨π¦ π€ π§
Received a pitch from a potential guest for my Podcaster Stories show. I checked them out, didn't see a podcast on their site, and asked them if they were a current podcaster.
"No - is that a requirement?"
It only mentions it on my Be A Guest page and the show title itself...
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@DFisman
Do they have stats for non high school kids? My son is 10 and his mental health is shot to pieces. He cries every day, he doesn't sleep well, he hates his life because he feels like a failure at school with the ridiculous online learning "plan".
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Danny Brown (he/him/his) π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ π¨π¦ π€ π§
Podcasting isn't a Kevin Costner movie. "They" won't come just because you publish.
You have to let people know about your podcast. All the time.
#podcasting
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@breakfasttv
Why don't you ask what the provincial Premiers should do, given it's their remit and they've either wasted or underspent previous Federal funding?
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@jkenney
"Frustrating"? That's the best you've got? Music tracks skipping on an iPod is frustrating. 8o's video game difficulty levels are frustrating. Missing the last bus is frustrating. Hate crimes aren't even on the same base starting level...
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If you're a
@CaptivateAudio
podcaster, there's some absolutely cracking features coming your way soon, all done in the way only Captivate does. π€π§π
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Fuck all these
#BoycottMapleLeafFoods
tweeters. Michael McCain is spot on with this thread. There'd be no anti aircraft missile going up if the Orange Dictator hadn't unlawfully assassinated Soleimani. There's a reason there are checks and balances in place.
Iβm Michael McCain, CEO of Maple Leaf Foods, and these are personal reflections. I am very angry, and time isnβt making me less angry. A MLF colleague of mine lost his wife and family this week to a needless, irresponsible series of events in Iran...
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Tip: create a
@Podchaser
account. Then create a list of your favourite podcasts/podcasters.
Now when anyone asks for recommendations, share that list. There's bound to be something on there for everyone.
Plus, you're also giving love to your fav shows/creators.
#podcasting
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Danny Brown (he/him/his) π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ π¨π¦ π€ π§
Two weeks since I received my second shot. Anti-bodies are officially a go. But I'll continue to wear a mask and distance to help protect those that aren't vaccinated (through no choice of their own), or can't be yet.
#ThisIsOurShotCA
#vaccinated
#SafeSeptember
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Danny Brown (he/him/his) π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ π¨π¦ π€ π§
OK, fellow podcasters - I'll be finishing off a post about busting podcast myths over the weekend, and would love to include you.
What are some of the biggest myths you've heard, and what's your take on them? Will include your replies in the post (or as many as I can!). π€π§π
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When I receive an email promising to get my podcast "5,000 authentic downloads and listeners, 500+ 5 star reviews by real humans, and 1,000 new subscribers"... π
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Danny Brown (he/him/his) π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ π¨π¦ π€ π§
Podcasting is, generally, a great and supportive space for all podcasters. But new podcasters can be put off, and existing podcasters give up, due to some of the podcasting myths "experts" push.
Let's talk about them and why we need to bust them.