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Blog by Ron – Podcasting

Podcasting? Yes, I finally did it!

The Podcasting Dream

Sometime last year (2023) it occurred to me that I aught to try podcasting. After all, I once had my own radio show that was a lot like podcasting. Even had a studio; strictly on computer.

As time went on the dream grew, but I was so busy doing other things, things I thought were important, that it just remained a dream. But in early 2024 I converted a post series to a podcast almost. I say almost because it remained a posting series. I called it a podcast, but it was primarily a Facebook post simply titled Episodes. But it was still Facebook.

Then the Lord Encouraged Me to get Started

I went into my YouTube channel and began scheduling the Facebook posts to be launched as podcasts beginning June 18th. That is today!

The Lord continued pushing me and earlier today the first podcast was aired. This is Episode 00 about my practice week, which I consider very important.

Podcasting Is the Result of That Practice Week.

That practice week was practicing going full time in my business. At that time, I was thinking about going full-time in May, but God had other plans. So, I agreed with Him that I would wait until He wanted me to go full-time.

But God saw that I was misinterpreting His will. So, He preceded to inform me that just because I wasn’t full-time business wise, didn’t mean I couldn’t be IN the business full-time.

In Podcasting Full-Time?

Not exactly. He wants me to think of the business full-time. Only His Word and His church comes before it. He wants me to do the work as if I was full-time just like I did during that practice week. In other words, stop making excuses and get busy doing more than videos.

My Podcasting Plan

Starting with today the Podcast Becoming A Published Author is Fun was published as scheduled. On Thursday Episode 001 will be published, then each week there will be published in order a podcast on Tuesday and Wednesday until all 65 episodes are published.

Then What?

Then I resume new podcasts. Actually, I will resume making new podcasts probably around October 1, and schedule the new podcast on Tuesday, October 15th.

Podcasting will then be Available Wherever I Want.

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R. Frederick Riddle is an author, teacher, publisher, and the owner of T&R Independent Books. The website is at Home – T&R Independent Bookstore (trbookservices.com).

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Blog by Ron – Should I Podcast?

R. Frederick Riddle

Should I podcast is a question I am exploring right now. I have friends who either podcast or soon will be. But should I?

That is not an easy question to answer. Let’s take a few minutes and explore this question.

Should I Podcast Considering My Past Endeavors?

This is actually an argument in favor of podcasting. I used to have a show in talk radio that I hosted weekly. My studio was online, while I worked from my home. Every week for about two or three years I hosted the show.

My wife, being an unbiased soul, thought I did a good job and was getting better. Unbiased support is always welcome.

Should I Podcast Considering That I Eventually Quit?

Again, this is actually a positive question. I shut down the show because our finances were tight and my wife had cancer. It was a decision made due to circumstances we couldn’t control.

But she passed away earlier in 2023 (not of cancer), so I am alone. Which means I no longer have a live-in critique; a person who would point out areas where I could improve, or to compliment me. Having her back me like that meant more to me than I realized.

On the other hand, being alone brings more free time, or so I am told. In any case, I should have more time.

Did I Enjoy Podcasting?

Yes, I did. I do a weekly blog now which I enjoy, but being in front of a mike has a certain appeal. That show was strictly radio, but if I choose to do podcasting, it will probably be video, and I have found that I enjoy video.

The more I use video the more comfortable I become and the more knowledge I acquire.

This is a harder question. As far as the technical requirements are concerned, I think I can handle that issue. Probably require a learning curve, but given time I think I can do it.

Cost is another factor. But the host I have for my business provides within its site the necessary tools. Most are included in the overall website payment.

So, the real question is probably am I willing to make the commitment to it that is probably required? And I don’t have the answer to that question yet. It is going to take prayer and perhaps seeking other’s insights. Then, I will need to sit down, and make the decision, because if I do get in it, I will want to go in fully.

Today that service is available now. Simply click on the link and you can get started now: Writing – T&R Independent Bookstore (trbookservices.com)

To visit our bookstore, go to TR Bookstore and look around. You’ll find books by my late wife Tess, plus books by me, including Hurricane Ian Winds of Providence & Provision.