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This is the 13th issue of The Podcast Catalyst.
Welcome to all new readers, I’m glad you found us.
It dawned on me this week that we have created and hosted no less than three in person events for podcasters in the last 6 months!

In this issue:
Award nominations
Upcoming events for podcasters
TIHWP the podcast

Mark your calendars.

Sat 1 June:
The Bioscope Brasse record episode 100 live at Kaya Cafe. (In person)
 
Thursday 13 June:
This Is How We Podcast - Audio Best Practices. (Virtual)

Friday 14:
SA Podcast and Music Festival (In person)

Saturday 15 June
SA Podcast and Music Festival (In person)

Nom-Nom Nominations Are Open 🏆🏆

African creators! It’s time to get your podcast award season ready.

The APVA Awards 2024 
Nominations Close = 10 June 2024
Awards Show = 27/28 September

The SA Radio Awards 2024 
- Nominations close = 14 June 2024
- Awards Show = TBC

The DSTV Content Creator Awards 2024
- Nominations close = 21 June.
- Awards show = October 2024

Make the circle bigger!

Over the last 6 months, The Podcast Catalyst has hosted three events specifically for podcasters, attracting the interest of more than 200 people in Cape Town.

In June, we are making the circle even bigger with a virtual event all about best audio practices. From equalizing to syncing and everything in between, we’ll show you how it get’s done.

So grab your headphones and slide a little closer.
Here is what you can expect on Thursday 13 June:

I am very excited to share that Lindsay Johnson, the sound wizard at Crossfade Studio will lead this session. This man knows his way around a recording booth.

We’ll unpack the best practices for capturing and editing your audio and show you how it’s done. Get a direct line of sight on how to make your podcasting workflow better.

This event is your last opportunity to enter our Podsqueeze competition. You could win a brand new Rode PodMic USB!

To enter simply follow these steps:
- 1. Reserve your spot at This Is How We Podcast - Best Audio Practices
- 2. Share a photo of yourself attending the online event to Instagram, Linkedin or Facebook and highlight your favourite Podsqueeze feature.
- 3. Tag @Podsqueeze and @SeanLoots
- 4. Every correct entry will receive an annual Podsqueeze Starter Plan.
- 5. The lucky draw for the Rode PodMic USB will take place on Monday 24 June and the winner will be contacted via email.

Click here to reserve your virtual seat for Thursday 13 June at 7pm.
Save this online event to your calendar by clicking here.

This Is How We Podcast is now a podcast!

Yup, the event series spurred me on. You can now find the conversations with Bioscope Brasse (Jody + Ross) and True Crime South Africa (Nicole) held in front of a live audience mixed with episodes recorded with remote guests, The Great Equalizer (Sam + Charlene) on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and on YouTube. openly sharing how they create their podcasts.

The tools, focus areas and already acquired skills from one podcaster to the next varies and so there is always something new to learn from a fellow creator.

So far, TIHWP has featured podcasters in the movie, parenting and true crime genre’s. Up next, sport!

Sub This Is How We Podcast and pick up a tip or two along the way.

Podsqueeze does it all!

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Whether you're a solo podcaster, podcast manager, or agency, Podsqueeze offers all the features you need to streamline your podcast content creation workflow.

With the ability to create podcast folders, keeping your episodes organized is super easy.
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Extra-Extra Stuff

• Buzzsprout has a new “fan mail” feature. Have you used it?

• Indie podcaster in the UK and Ireland? This is for you

• Evolutions 2024 Keynote: YouTube for Podcasters

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