James D. Newcomb, Author at Podcast Artistry™

Podcasting is “second-tier”? Works for me!

There’s been much debate as to the place podcasting has in the media landscape. Its power cannot be denied, as it’s a multi-billion dollar industry, and there’s no sign of it weakening anytime soon. I’ve long believed that podcasting’s greatest strength is also its greatest weakness. Literally anyone can do it. Anyone will an active…

So, Someone Wants to Start a Podcast…

So someone wants to start a podcast… My name is James Newcomb and I’m the founder of Podcast Artistry™. You’re here on this website, so I assume it’s because you’re interested in starting a podcast – or you’re in need of some help in producing, giving direction for your existing podcast. In the next few…

Make Your Show About You

“What is your podcast about?” You can count on that question being asked every single time you tell someone you have a podcast. And the truth is, if your podcast is NOT about you, you’re doing it wrong! We’re hesitant by nature to put ourselves in the limelight. That’s just the way we’re wired. The…

The Hill You’re Willing to Die On

The Hill You’re Willing to Die On What hill are you willing to die on? That thing that is so important to you you’re willing to, as the founding fathers of America said, sacrifice your life, your fortune and your sacred honor? The hill you’re willing to die on should be the core theme of…

An Expensive Hobby

It seemed like a good idea at the time… Sadly that is the mantra of way too many would be podcasters in my near decade of experience in this craft. I know how it goes, because it happened to me too. A man, let’s call him Joey, hears of someone who’s crushing it with their…

Born to Be a Podcaster

You were born to be a podcaster. I’m going to say that again: You were born to be a podcaster. This page you’re reading, however you came across it, is not an accident. The sequence of events and circumstances that led to us being introduced didn’t happen by chance. It happened because it was meant…