Episodes

  • Voices with Leticia Latino van Splunteren

    Voices with Leticia Latino van Splunteren
    Mar 22 2024
    Leticia Latino van Splunteren joins Craig Constantine to explore the relentless pursuit of podcasting excellence and the art of staying true to one’s essence. "The one thing people have always told me— […] I connect people. My friends, even from high school and elementary school when I go back home, […] I'm the one planning, making everybody see each other. I've always been that person." ~ Leticia Latino 10:05 Leticia Latino and Craig discuss the essence and challenges of podcasting. Leticia shares her journey of producing over 250 episodes of her podcast "Back2Basics," highlighting the dedication and passion required to maintain such a consistent output. She emphasizes the importance of creating a sustainable podcasting routine that aligns with one's lifestyle and commitments. Episode notes and resources: Voices with Leticia Latino van Splunteren --- Hello, I'm Craig Constantine. 👋 This is Podtalk. Short conversations with indie podcasters that are not just about p
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    38 mins
  • Transition with Alasdair Plambeck

    Transition with Alasdair Plambeck
    Mar 19 2024
    Explore the journey of creative transformation and the profound shifts that come from embracing the spaces between, as Alasdair Plambeck navigates the end of a significant chapter to discover what lies beyond the familiar boundaries of identity and purpose. I knew there was a general sense. It's like, "I'm meant for something more than this," and I think a lot of people feel that when they're in what I would call the over-culture. I was very much steeped in— trained for— prepared for— programmed by, all that kind of thing. I work with a lot of people who are maybe in that, but transitioning out, or wanting to transition out, or just maybe feeling that. ~ Alasdair Plambeck, 26:35 Alasdair Plambeck joins Craig Constantine to discuss the nuanced journey of personal and creative transformation. Alasdair shares his thoughtful approach to scheduling, aiming for times that harness his creative energy most effectively. His decisions reflect a deeper stance on being attuned to one’s ene
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    37 mins
  • Happiness with Matt Phelan

    Happiness with Matt Phelan
    Mar 5 2024
    Matt Phelan joins Craig Constantine to explain how he manages to measure happiness without making it a pointless metric and to reveal the profound impact of podcasting on personal connections in the world of employee happiness research. "For 10 years I ran a marketing agency, I know how the world works and getting big names on your podcast is really good […] But then I have to remind myself: The whole point of the podcast, for me, was the discovery of really interesting people […]" ~ Matt Phelan, 10:05 Matt Phelan and Craig Constantine lean into podcasting, happiness measurement, and the authenticity of dialogues. Their conversation evolves into a reflection on personal and professional paths, transcending the mechanics of podcasting to highlight the emotional bonds it can create. Episode notes and resources: Happiness with Matt Phelan --- Hello, I'm Craig Constantine. 👋 This is Podtalk. Short conversations with indie podcasters that are not just about podcasting, b
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    33 mins
  • Reflecting with Rob Wreglesworth

    Reflecting with Rob Wreglesworth
    Feb 29 2024
    Rob Wreglesworth and Craig Constantine dive into the challenges of podcasting, focusing on the unexpected joys and hurdles they encounter. "The willingness of of people to lend their time so generously I think is probably the thing that surprised me the most" ~ Rob Wreglesworth, 2:11 One of the key topics they explore is the impact of podcasting on connecting with people they previously thought were out of reach. Rob shares his astonishment at how podcasting has opened doors to in-depth conversations with innovators and leaders who would otherwise be inaccessible. This revelation highlights podcasting's unique power to facilitate meaningful dialogue and share insightful stories with a wider audience. Episode notes and resources: Reflecting with Rob Wreglesworth --- Hello, I'm Craig Constantine. 👋 This is Podtalk. Short conversations with indie podcasters that are not just about podcasting, because I like to take the scenic route. In each episode, I talk with podc
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    35 mins
  • Audio Drama with Scott Edward Smith

    Audio Drama with Scott Edward Smith
    Feb 15 2024
    Lean into the world of audio drama with Scott Edward Smith, as he transforms historical figures into compelling stories, revealing how he reshaped his approach to storytelling to bring theater to the radio. "As a writer, as a producer, and quite often as the director, I'm taking material that is meant to be seen. And being told you have to make this work in audio—nobody's going to see what you think— and having to transform… it wasn't story, it was words. So that the words were more specific. […] It changed how I wrote and also how I spoke, because I had to learn this medium, which gives you no visuals. You have nothing to work with. You just can't say the things that you do in a play, or a movie or, a television show." ~ Scott Edward Smith, 4:20 Scott Edward Smith and Craig Constantine dig into the world of audio drama and its resurgence in the era of COVID-19. Scott shares his journey from writing for television, movies, and theater to embracing audio dramas due to the pande
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    43 mins
  • Curious with Suzi Nou

    Curious with Suzi Nou
    Feb 8 2024
    Suzi Nou joins Craig to discuss how passion and curiosity—for podcasting and anesthesiology—intertwine, revealing the depths of medical podcasting and the art of engaging conversations. "There is this breadth of what people recall— what people know. Medicine has advanced, and they might be stuck in their practice that they were doing five, ten years ago, with that technique because it works for them. It works really well. And I don't want to say it's a bad technique, but there's newer techniques coming through, and those new techniques work really well in the hands of those people learning them and practicing them regularly." ~ Suzi Nou, 7:10 Suzi Nou and Craig Constantine meander through the intricacies of medical podcasting, the evolution of an anesthesiologist's career, and the impact of podcasting on personal and professional growth. Suzi shares her experiences as the president of the Australian Society of Anesthetists during the pandemic, as a podcast host keen on explori
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    32 mins
  • Impact with Danny Bauer

    Impact with Danny Bauer
    Feb 1 2024
    Danny Bauer reveals the strategic pivot to shorter podcast episodes, fueled by listener analytics, to redefine engagement in digital storytelling. "[The takeaway from the analytics was] people weren't along with me. The super consumers— the super listeners— the super ruckus–makers weren't. That's what I call my audience. But at the end of the day, it's a gift—it's in service to the listener. Even though I would prefer to go deeper and longer, if people aren't really consuming that, and growing from it, and enjoying that, then what's the point? In some sense, I'm wasting my time. ~ Danny Bauer, 3:19 Danny Bauer is keen on optimizing his podcast episodes by tailoring them to better match the preferences of his audience, aiming for increased engagement through format adjustments. He highlights the significance of clearly identifying and naming one's audience to ensure the content resonates deeply and meets their specific needs. Episode notes and resources: Impact with Danny Ba
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    31 mins
  • Tension with Kira Higgs

    Tension with Kira Higgs
    Jan 28 2024
    Kira Higgs joins Craig to discuss her podcast, "The Void Project," where her exploration of creativity, learning, and growth unfolds through her self-imposed challenge of producing a limited, 10-episode series. "[…] that's how the name for me personally, came to be, "The Void Project." Oh, I'm avoiding this dark void. I'm avoiding this place, I'm afraid of being in. But then I find out, oh my God there's nothing to be afraid of here. It's fine. […] It looks like a void but it isn't." ~ Kira Higgs, 13:54 Kira Higgs and Craig Constantine explore facets of podcasting and personal growth. Kira, discussing "The Void Project," her 10-episode podcast series, reveals her journey into the world of podcasting. She emphasizes how this venture is a means for her to explore and express her creativity. The project is not just about producing content but is deeply intertwined with her learning process in handling technical aspects like recording and editing. This learning curve is a signific
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    26 mins