Update: We’re syndicated at all the major outlets.
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YouTube required a video of my face and 24 hours to add the podcast. I’ll update this when YouTube decides I’m a real boy.
Because I’ve never done anything like this, I thought it might be a good idea to pre-release an episode to figure things out. Namely how to syndicate the podcast to Apple, Spotify, etc.
Substack also has its own idiosyncrasies, such as the fact that I can just treat the podcast episode like a traditional newsletter post, I guess, and write as much as I feel like. Which seems weird, because everything I wanted to say should be in the pod? I dunno.
I intended this post mostly as a way to scout out unfamiliar territory and come back with some actionable intelligence. But I discovered making myself sit down to record an episode zero actually had a positive side benefit.
Dear reader—I’m not exactly what you’d call a planner. As many of you know, I have always idolized Han Solo. And, either through osmosis or fate, my version of planning often resembles Han’s ready-fire-aim approach. I think of something that sounds fun and jump in, and only after do I ask the pertinent questions: Is this a good idea? Is it a worthwhile use of my time? Is there maybe a better way to do this?
Recording this zero episode forced to me to clarify my plans for the podcast. How do I describe this thing to people who don’t already know about me? That made me step back and clarify some things, even if just for myself.
Some nuts & bolts details
I’m hosting the podcast on Substack. If you are a newsletter subscriber, episodes will be delivered to your inbox as though they are traditional posts. I honestly don’t love that.
I’m syndicating to the main podcast services, so you’ll be able to subscribe and listen via your podcast app of choice.
It might take a few days for All the Fanfare to show up on the various feeds, which is partly why I am releasing a zero episode.
I guess that’s it for now. Feeling excited and also super nervous.
All the Fanfare: The Podcast