Parents should never talk down to their children

Parents should never talk down to their children

This one came from overhearing two distinctly different conversations a couple of weeks ago. In one, the parent treated their child with respect, in the other, the child was little more than an inferior punch-bag for the parent’s anxieties.


The ONLY measure of a successful podcast is audience

The ONLY measure of a successful podcast is audience

That’s right, it’s all about bums on seats – or buds in ear is perhaps more accurate. I know, I know, it’s more complicated than that, right? I mean, how can a focused niche podcast (Shoes for Squirrels) compete with something offering global, mainstream appeal (Shoes for Everybody)? Well, it’s all about actual audience numbers [...]


Late nights and network frustrations

Late nights and network frustrations

I’m sure this is my first test! It’s the DMAs (Digital Music Awards) tomorrow and we have spent the past few (nightmare) days getting everything set up to cover our (Podshow that is) little corner of the evening’s events. A great deal of work, and very little sleep. Despite needing to be at the venue [...]