There’s been a new project on my mind recently that I’m debating putting together. I think it has potential and I’m pretty excited about it.
The idea is to create a network of podcasts that all hold the same high level of audio quality, timeliness, and content. Each podcast focuses on a certain topic. They would all be showcased on one website.
The reason MuggleCast and Imprint have become so successful is because they hold high standards. There are other podcasts like this for other specific topics, so that’s why I think a network to hold all of them would be successful.
There’s one podcast network online that has proven this formula works. The TWiT network is an all-tech podcast network that releases shows on a variety of topics on a weekly basis. Each one is entertaining, well produced, and timely. Obviously there’s a big tech audience using the internet, so this network has a large audience.
I think there’s room for a network like TWiT but for fandoms. Other than technology, one of the other big markets on the internet are fandoms. Harry Potter, Twilight, Glee, True Blood, Reality TV shows all have big online communities. People love MuggleCast and Imprint because we feel like their “Harry Potter/Twilight friends” (these are their words). When they don’t have anyone to talk to about Harry Potter or Twilight, they listen to us.
As I said, all the podcasts on the network would have to agree to guidelines. Podcasts would have to be released at least every other week. The hosts have to be entertaining and have good chemistry. The audio quality has to be really nice. These are all essential parts of the formula for a good podcast.
There are a few incentives for podcasts to join this network. Example: A Harry Potter fan has been listening to MuggleCast, and they hear that MuggleCast is now part of a podcast network. They visit the network site, and they see the other podcasts offered. They’re also a fan of Glee, so they check out the Glee podcast. They expect it to be worth listening to since it’s on this network of podcasts that hold high standards. Boom – the podcast just got another listener.
Now the reason I’m blogging about this: What do YOU think of this idea? While I’d love to hear amazing support for it, I’d appreciate honest opinions the most. Feel free to suggest podcast/genres you’d like to see part of the network too.
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Smart Mouths
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this is an amazing idea, you should definitely go for it.
andrew, i am so impressed. only 21 years old and well on your way to ruling the world. can’t wait till you are super big and famous.
Andrew!
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It’s an AMAZING idea and now that you’ve put the idea into my head you can’t NOT go through with it!
OMG seriously the possibilities of this idea are endless!
I’m in love with you!
Chris
p.s. there WILL be a gaga podcast
You’re gradually on your way to becoming the dictator of the world.
and I’m strangely OK with that.
I think the podcast network is a great idea. I think there is definitely a market for fandom centered podcasts and certainly literature centered podcasts especially those in the young adult market. I think this would be a great way to share and spread good books/movies and tv shows and their related podcasts. I do however question the idea of the frequency of the podcast upload. I think there are many good fandom centered podcasts out there that don’t upload as frequently as once every other week, but do upload on a regular basis. Even Itunes and other podcast hosting sites recommend a frequency of once a month to be considered for their featured lists. So I think this might be an issue to consider more on a case by case basis. But again I love the idea, and I am looking forward to see how this develops.