Pods Like Us

Pods Like Us meets Emma Jane Kirby - writing audio drama, documentaries, foreign news, and The Archers

Emma Jane Kirby has worked as a Foreign Correspondent for the BBC, written documentaries, audio drama, a novel, and so much more.
The main reason for their interview is the recent audio series A Most Audacious Heist, that looks in to real life theft of the Sisi Star, which looks into the lives of Empress Sisi herself, and the likable rogue Daniel Blanchard, who sole the star in a way that gives Ethan Hunt from the Mission Impossible films a run for their money. Or did he?
The conversation looks at how EJ's history as a foreign correspondent for the BBC has inspired her writing these great stories based on true stories.
They also discuss the audio series The Butterfly King, which is about a former European king, who died after meeting Adolf Hitler, and after denying Hitler's request to hand over Jews that were being protected in their country.
They also discuss EJ's novel, The Optician of Lampedusa, based on the true story of an optician who whilst vacationing on the Meditteranean Sea, saved a few hundred people trying to escape oppression in their own country, who were floating after their boat sank.
Also mentioned during the show is the superb work that production company Blanchard House, under the creative directorship of previous show guest Rosie Pye. We also discuss EJ's history as a former writer for the iconic British radio drama The Archers, which up to now has been around for 74 years, and is still going strong.
https://www.blanchard-house.com/
https://linktr.ee/podslikeus/ 
 

Pods Like Us meets Brewstilled: Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink accompaniment suggestions for film and television

Marv speaks with Brandon about the show Breswtilled, where Brandon suggests drinks that would be good accompaniments for different television programmes and films, basing it on different aspects of those forms of media.
Listen to Brewstilled - https://podfollow.com/1559438198
Marv's links
 

Pods Like Us meets Arielle Nisenblatt - Breaking into the Podcast Industry: From Listener to Leader

In this episode of Pods Like Us, host Marv chats with Arielle Nissenblatt, an influential figure in the podcasting world. Arielle shares her journey from being an avid podcast listener in 2014 to becoming the Director of Community and Content for Orderly and Squadcast FM, a Board of Governors member for the Podcast Academy, and a presenter of several popular podcasts. Arielle discusses her experiences curating content with the Earbud Podcast Collective, her strategies to adapt to evolving listener habits, and the importance of engaging with podcast communities.
Tune in for insights on the growth and monetization trends in the  podcast industry and valuable advice for new creators to market their content effectively. 
Listeners can also expect tips on podcast necessities and Ariel’s personal podcast recommendations. 
00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview 02:10 Arielle's Early Podcasting Journey 05:13 Transition to Podcast Industry Professional 06:46 Creating Earbuds Podcast Collective 10:27 Becoming a Podcast Presenter 16:05 Listener Questions and Insights 18:26 Podcasting Trends and Advice 28:35 Arielle's Podcast Recommendations 31:07 Conclusion and Contact Information

Pods Like Us meets Route 6.6 - creating audio drama, comedy, voices, science fiction, creating aliens, and more

WARNING - This episode was fraught with technical issues, and has been compiled from three different recordings on different mediums! 
Exploring the World of Audio Drama with Jamie from Goblin Booth Productions
In this episode of Pods Like Us, host Martin Quibell, aka Marv, sits down with Jamie from Goblin Booth Productions to discuss their audio drama show 'Route 6.6'.
Jamie shares insights on the show's premise of a workplace comedy set in an alien truck stop, the development of its unique characters, and the inspiration behind the project. They delve into the production process, including writing, voice casting, sound effects, and the collaborative efforts of the team. Jamie also reflects on their passion for mid-century sci-fi and gives advice to aspiring writers and podcasters.
Tune in to discover the intriguing behind-the-scenes stories of creating an engaging sci-fi audio drama.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:57 Discussing 'Root 6' Show02:15 Story Arcs and Character Development03:09 Writing Process and Challenges08:01 Voice Casting and Production Insights15:44 Sound Effects and Foley Work17:15 Promotion and Audience Engagement21:19 Sci-Fi Inspirations and Personal Influences33:58 Advice for Writers and Podcasters37:00 Favorite Podcasts and Conclusion
https://www.goblinboothproductions.com/
https://www.themarvzone.org/
https://marvsmidlifemeanderings.blogspot.com/
https:/www.patreon.com/podslikeus/ 
 

Pods Like Us meets Claire Waite Brown - Podcasting 2.0, the future of podcasting, do what you love, positivity, creativity

Marv chats with Claire Waite Brown about the show Podcasting 2.0, where Claire tries to make sense of the changes taking place in the world of podcasting, and where we could go in the future.
They discuss Claire's history in the world of podcasting, starting with her show Creativity Found, which Marv calls "comfortable listening", as well as bigging up a variety of names that they both respect in the industry.
This is a must listen episode, where Claire explains things in layman's terms, and answers questions sent in by listeners. 
https://www.creativityfound.co.uk/
https://www.patreon.com/podslikeus
https://www.linktr.ee/podslikeus/
 

Pods Like Us meets Virtually Parkinson producer Benjamin Field - Artificial Intelligence in the Media, Interviews by AI, and exploring humanity through AI

Benjamin Field, a pioneer in AI and deep fake technology, discusses his transition from traditional TV and film to creating an AI version of Michael Parkinson for the podcast "Virtually Parkinson." Field explains the ethical considerations and technical challenges of using AI in media, including the development of the software "Squawk." He highlights the unique aspects of AI interviews, such as guests providing more detailed responses due to the three-second delay. Field also emphasizes the importance of transparency and continuous improvement, noting that feedback from guests like Monty Don has significantly influenced the AI's evolution.

Pods Like Us meets Tropical Podcasting - Spanish language podcasting news source, and the importance of variety

Marv chats with JP, the curator of the Spanish Language newsletter Tropical Podcasting. They talk about JP's own history with podcasts, the variety of podcasts out there, the importance of creating media for all languages, and so much more.
https://www.tropicalpodcasting.com/
https://www.patreon.com/podslikeus/
https://linktr.ee/marvsmooth
 

Christmas Films Group Chat 2024

Marv is joined by his friends Joey and Jimmy from the podcast The Long Road Home Alone, and Robert Stewart from the Stew World Order podcast to discuss their favourite Christmas films. Expect a discussion that encompasses warmth, heart, family, joy, and kill counts.

2024 Christmas Music Group Chat

In this bonus between seasons episode, Marv is joined by his friends Kev Brown (The Tom Petty Project/Seaside Pod Review/Ultimate Catalogue Clash), Mike Lord (Tabletop Genesis), Jason Barnard (The Strange Brew Podcast), and Stephen Nicholson (Trimming The Musical Fact/Trimming The Movie Fat), to discuss the festive season, as well as their five must hear songs for the season. This may or may not include Iron Maiden, The Pogues, Greg Lake, Paul McCartney, Rage Against The Machine, and others that get mentioned. Enjoy, and have a very merry Christmas.

190 Pods Like Us meets Candy Claus Private Eye (Christmas, Audio Drama, Humour, Dark Comedy, Festive, Fun)

Marv chats with Ella Gale, the creator and director of the audio drama Candy Claus Private Eye. Candy is the illegitimate daughter of Santa Claus, who is a private eye. While being a private eye in the big world, she is approached by the elf Minty, about the potential murder of an elf, which forces her to return to the North Pole, in order to solve the crime. In the process of this she comes across characters such as Dr Claus (otherwise known as Mrs Claus), the Sugar Plum Fairy, Tinfoil, Santa Blob, and many more characters. 
This is the final official episode of season eight. There will be special episodes between now and season nine, which will be coming in February on 2025. 
I wish everyone a wonderful holiday season. Take care.