Episode 27
The Podfest Show
March 11, 2016 · Mike Murphy
Ep27: The Podfest Show All About Podfest Expo 2016 Episode Summary: I share my experience of attending the recent Podfest Tampa 2016 and some insights on the pros and cons of attending industry events, trade shows and conferences.
Episode Summary: Are conferences and industry trade shows worth the price of admission? A firsthand recap of Podfest Tampa 2016 — the highlights, the speakers, and the honest verdict.
What You’ll Learn
- Whether industry conferences are actually worth the price of admission
- 6 real highlights from attending Podfest Tampa 2016
- How to turn a recorded Blab session into a podcast episode
- Speakers and connections worth knowing from the event
Ask Mike Anything: Turning Blab Interviews into a Podcast
Question: How do you turn Blab interviews into a podcast on iTunes? I just don’t get it.
Answer: Blab emails an audio and video file after each completed session. Take the video file into Audition (or any DAW), edit the audio just like a normal recorded episode, export as an MP3, and upload it to a podcast host the same way as any other audio file.
Podfest Tampa 2016
What: Podfest Tampa 2016, February 25-26. Organizers: Chris & Katie Krimitsos.
Highlight 1: the most organized event attended to date.
Highlight 2: single-track learning kept sessions focused and easy to follow.
Highlight 3: networking. Meeting new people across the industry.
Highlight 4: learning. Genuinely inspiring guest speakers with fresh insights and perspectives. Speakers mentioned: Jeff Brown of Read to Lead Podcast, P. Desmond Adams (Twitter presentation), and Danny Pena of Gamertag Radio.
Highlight 5: vendors, gear, and microphone testing on the show floor. Volunteer mentioned: Marc Johansen.
Highlight 6: self-reflection and personal growth.
Conclusion
Was it worth the price of admission? Absolutely. Glad it happened? No question. Back for Podfest 2017? Most likely. Recommended for others? 100%. Chris & Katie Krimitsos deserve a genuine thank you and shout-out for the effort — great job.
Music: “Life of Riley” & “Wallpaper” (incompetech.com).