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Podcaster Stories

Podcaster Stories

By: Danny Brown
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You love listening to podcasts, but what do you know about your favourite podcast host? Podcaster Stories, with your host Danny Brown, allows you to meet the people behind the shows. Each episode sees a podcaster share their story, and how it shaped them into the person they are today. Stories that listeners of these shows may not know. The podcaster's battle with addiction, abuse, serious health issues, and a lot more. Podcaster Stories is perfect for both podcasters themselves and podcast listeners who want to know more about the people they listen to. There's a new episode every week - you can listen to Podcaster Stories online at podcasterstories.com or your favourite podcast app. Make sure to share the podcast on all of your social media so your friends can discover Podcaster Stories too. Follow and start listening now - this is a must listen for all podcast lovers. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpCopyright 2025 Danny Brown Art Entertainment & Performing Arts Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • More from Danny Brown - One Minute Podcast Tips
    Dec 8 2022

    If you're looking to be a better podcaster, but you don't have time to listen to hours and hours of advice, One Minute Podcast Tips is the show for you.

    I’m Danny Brown, host of multiple podcasts, and I’ve been in the podcasting space for over 10 years. Every Friday, One Minute Podcast Tips will bring you a short tip you can use on your podcast, with advice on improving your recording, editing, publishing, sharing, growing, networking, and more.

    I'll let you know what hardware and software you should use, and how they'll help you and your show no matter where you are in your podcasting journey.

    So follow on your favourite podcast app today, and let One Minute Podcast Tips help you be a better podcaster in just a minute a week.

    Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips

    Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.

    My equipment:

    • RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser mic
    • Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
    • Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
    • Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

    Recommended resources:

    • Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization
    • Boomcaster remote recording and live streaming
    • Hindenburg Pro recording and editing
    • Auphonic AI assistant for audio post production

    One Minute Podcast Tips is a podcast education show brought to you by Danny Brown.

    If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!

    And please let your friends and other podcasters know they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, their preferred podcast app, or online at One Minute Podcast Tips.

    Winner of the Best Podcast Tips Podcast in the 2024 Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards.



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    1 min
  • Podcaster Stories is Taking a Hiatus
    Jun 26 2022

    Podcaster Stories will be taking a hiatus for the foreseeable future. After 50 plus episodes, with some very personal stories being shared, I've come to the point where I need to take a break for my own mental wellness.

    Contact me: danny@podcasterstories.com

    My equipment:

    • Electro-Voice RE320
    • Motu M2 Audio Interface
    • Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
    • Podcast Pro Boom Arm by Accu-Lite and O.C. White

    Recommended resources:

    • Captivate.fm
    • Aweber email marketing
    • Boomcaster remote interviewing
    • My Podcast Reviews
    • Reel.so audiogram creator

    Enjoy Podcaster Stories? Leave a review or rating on your preferred app and show the world you care!

    • Review on Apple Podcasts
    • Rate on Spotify
    • Review on Podchaser


    If you enjoy Podcaster Stories and you want to support the show, you can do that right here. You'll get a shout on the show, as well as a Producer Credit on the Podcaster Stories website - sweet!

    • Become a supporter



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    Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
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    2 mins
  • Drew Toynbee on Sequel Pitch and Happy Accidents in Podcasting
    May 20 2022

    Drew Toynbee is one of the co-hosts of Sequel Pitch, a show that takes a movie that never received a sequel, and has the co-hosts pitch their own, often with a special guest to judge the efforts.

    Drew talks about how the idea came about, who the biggest movie fan is on the show, how a happy accident led to a new section of the show, and how the podcast community can better help support mental health of podcasters.

    Turning Goals into a Creative Outlet

    While Drew had a spell as an actor, it didn't pan out and he found himself in a variety of mundane corporate jobs. However, his dreams of being able to work in a creative space never left, and this came to fruition while playing video games with university friends online. From there, Sequel Pitch was born.

    On Finding Early Fans in the Space

    When the show first started, while the numbers were okay the boys from Sequel Pitch wondered if the idea for the show was sound. However, while they were considering a rethink, the podcast started to get traction thanks to influential supporters in the space promoting the show. This showed the merit of the idea, and how it could grown.

    On Being the Biggest Movie Fan on the Show

    When I asked Drew who the biggest movie fan is out of the four co-hosts, he was clear that it was him. Listen in to his recollection of special edition DVDs, and why trailers don't spoil movies for him.

    A Happy Accident

    As part of the growth of Sequel Pitch, the boys now have bonus episodes that are akin to the Director's Cut that movies receive. Drew shares how that came about by a happy accident, but how it's now an integral part of the show.

    How the Podcast Has Helped His Mental Health

    Drew shares how he suffers from anxiety and impostor syndrome, and he talks about Sequel Pitch's positive impact on his mental health, both through the show itself and how it's forced him to reach out and talk about issues he might be going through.

    How the Podcast Community Can Help Remove the Stress of Podcasting

    We talked about how podcasters can fall victim to anxiety, through the pressure that can come with running a podcast. Worries about numbers, how to find sponsors, are people enjoying, etc, and how the podcast industry in general can help podcasters through this.

    Connect with Drew:

    • Sequel Pitch
    • Drew on Twitter

    Contact me: danny@podcasterstories.com

    My equipment:

    • Electro-Voice RE320
    • Motu M2 Audio Interface
    • Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
    • Podcast Pro Boom Arm by Accu-Lite and O.C. White

    Recommended resources:

    • Captivate.fm
    • Aweber email marketing
    • Boomcaster remote interviewing
    • My Podcast Reviews
    • Reel.so...
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