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browntsunami's avatar

I personally like to consume information by reading, however, to reach a wider audience podcasting appear to be quite popular.

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Dr. K's avatar

I will only read as will most people I know. Podcasts/videocasts are completely inefficient -- I have to give up one minute for each minute you speak. Just do not have time for that kind of inefficiency. A surprising number of us agree.

Having said that, some people are aural rather than visual learners and prefer the podcast format. So if you have the time/inclination of course you should do it. But I beg you, get an auto-transcriber and transcribe the podcast and post the two together. The autotranscribers are inexpensive and pretty accurate. I can live with the 3% errors -- and can virtually always know what was actually said. Then you satisfy both communities.

Just one man's opinion.

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Rurik Skywalker's avatar

Can you link me one?

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Dr. K's avatar

I do not have an author's stack, so do not know the details. But most of the authors to whom I have brought this up have quickly been able to add it. Here is one (Ian Miller) who is a great guy and who would be happy to help you I am sure. https://ianmsc.substack.com/p/episode-19-laura-dodsworth-substack?s=r

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Billy Thistle's avatar

I usually prefer written info because it's more condensed and coherent, less redundant and rambling. Love your writing. Keep it up. Don't mess w/ a good thing. Don't dilute your established appeal by going for the cult of personality. OTOH if you're a good speaker, good voice and are working from a script that might work also.

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Rurik Skywalker's avatar

I've always wanted to start a cult of personality, but I doubt a podcast is the best way to do that.

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Billy Thistle's avatar

It seems to be the way in America. People w/ not much original to say, but decent looks and a penchant for socializing build up a following by vlogging w/ their friends.

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Pravoslavni diktator's avatar

Do it. 20-30 my minute is good choice. Everyone can spare some time for that.

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Rake's avatar

Go on, i would gladly listen and spread

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samoan62's avatar

Hell yea, I'd listen to it.

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John Carter's avatar

Do it.

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Alluminator's avatar

literate commentary is my choice...

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Judy Peterson's avatar

I enjoy the writing - I wouldn’t want a podcast to replace it - but it might make a nice addition to my listenings

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Bob's avatar

meh

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