@PodCampToronto Add my vote to the Yes category! I just found my old email with the #PCTO20 survey. Last year after @PodCampToronto I attended @podfestexpo in Orlando. Since then, I’ve watched their @Zoom events, and also the Zoom @WeArePodcast. I’d love an online PodCamp Toronto.
Have made it back home to the Harbor. It’s been an amazing weekend of friends and fellowship. Thank you @picard102 , @lilyjmills, Jennifer, and all who made #PCTO20 possible!
Now to take what I learned at #PCTO20 and put it into action.
@jasonperrierJason Perrier
A weekend spent learning, talking, and thinking about podcasting is a weekend well spent 🤓🙌 #PCTO20https://t.co/aUiWpZ6EfI
@7ShadesofDevinDevin
We loved @PodCampToronto, did you? We want to celebrate this great conference by doing a featured list of podcasters who attended the conference. Send us your podcasts so we can add them! #pcto20#pcto#podcamp2020
For the market in discussion, here’s the link to the @EdelmanCanada Trust Barometer. It’s highly relevant for the discussion of sponsor vs. produce. #PCTO20https://t.co/6gNc8yMekK
Makin’ Mary proud. Talkin’ project management for podcasters at #PCTO20! Thanks for having me, @podcamptoronto! And thanks to the volunteer who took photos for me!
Skipping lunch with friends to sit in on a session about mental toughness. Technically the opposite of building my own mental health but I’m also super passionate about mental health issues and building resiliency. #PCTO20
@cinn48Candice Lepage
Get this Ontarians, @fordnation told #pcto20 that the 2022 campaign begins now!
Hah! Random pull from the speaker, “say you had Bif Naked on your show.” Guy from the audience, “I had her on my show!” Only in Canadian podcasting. #PCTO20
I had no idea the #AdobeAudition waveform editing is destructive. If you’re using Audition, always work from a backup of the original audio file. #PCTO20
I propose that tools like Izotope RX7, Waves, etc are overkill for hobby podcasts and can be argued one way or another for professional podcasts. #PCTO20
@markblevisMark Blevis
Interesting. 90kHz mono. The mono justification made sense to me. Compressing to 90kHz, though, is a bit too much and shouldn’t be an issue these days. #PCTO20
On my way back to @PodCampToronto#pcto20 Got talking to my neighbours who were all gathered at our local coffee shop to create a new recycling committee for our building. They thought I was there to join them. Did give them feedback 😊
@conniecrosbyConnie Crosby
Levelator is still a thing? Was never a great fan. It serves as a general catch all for audio amateurs, but not ideal for dynamics and noise floors. #PCTO20
@markblevisMark Blevis
Apparently it wasn’t enough that she helped organize and run #PCTO20, so Jennifer baked cookies. Too much! Thank you for the treats. https://t.co/LtLsU8RAI7
In most online communities, 90% of users are lurkers who never contribute, 9% of users contribute a little, and 1% of users account for almost all the action.
This means that for every person who comments regularly on your posts, on average you have 99 who are reading what you post. They just don’t interact.
We’re still making our way through our winners. We’ll have a full list of winners on Tuesday! #PCTO20https://t.co/fZD0wlMfSu
@Krista Lamb
Always so nice when the envelope has your name in it! The @DiabetesCanada Podcast won the @CanPodAwards for Outstanding Health and Fitness Series tonight. Thank you to everyone who has supported this project. https://t.co/i1D5LkcAJE
That’s it for Day 1 of #PCTO20. Thank you to all our presenters for sharing your knowledge and to all our participants for engaging in all the sessions!
Next up are the @CanPodAwards starting in just a couple hours!
@cinn48Candice Lepage
Anthony says share 5 other shows on your next episode. I did that on my last episode celebrating Canadian National Day of Podcasting, https://t.co/4Ojw82CUOE@anthonymarco#Pcto20
@cinn48Candice Lepage
#pcto20@anthonymarco : Let’s try sharing. Let’s try sharing 5 other people’s podcasts. Let’s work on building community
@conniecrosbyConnie Crosby
#pcto20@anthonymarco : Manifesting ideas into words is part of a podcaster’s learning curve and the creative process. Speaking ideas helps the creator get their head around them. The creator’s ideas feed creativity of the listeners https://t.co/ORGhTB6viX
#pcto20@anthonymarco You can tell when someone is enjoying making a podcast. It doesn’t matter how long episodes are or if they have theme music. Have fun while you are doing it
#PCTO20@anthonymarco What’s next in podcasting? What’s left? You need a mouth and a mic. You come to it with ….an idea. …and preconceptions. …and fears https://t.co/mTKrVlOuwG
@conniecrosbyConnie Crosby
A fantastic session on #podcast production from @acupido – tons of notes and lots to think about! Thanks Amanda 🎤 #PCTO20
@adeburgerAngela de Burger
Really enjoying #podcamp2020 at #Ryerson in #Toronto today. Brilliant session just finished by @acupido … Nice for me to be participating instead of facilitating for a change! Also looking forward to bringing new Step Up podcasts out soon! #pcto20
@Paul_de_BurgerPaul de Burger
You will remember every bad review. Just be grateful they’re listening. #PCTO20#10Things
@markblevisMark Blevis
Consider “seasoning” your podcast. Have a production season then give yourself a break before starting the next season. #PCTO20#10Things
@markblevisMark Blevis
Your podcast should be as long as it needs to be and not a second longer. #PCTO20#10Things
@markblevisMark Blevis
If you don’t ask, you don’t give them a chance to say “yes.” Invite anyone you would like to have as a guest on your podcast. #PCTO20#10Things
@markblevisMark Blevis
Don’t go for pristine audio. Some background noise adds dynamics and can draw your audience in (so long as it’s not irritating or overpowering). Coffee shops cans be great. #PCTO20
@markblevisMark Blevis
Enjoying a great hallway convo at #PCTO20 about accessibility and podcasts with @stevesaylor and new friends #a11y
@danielerossiDaniele Rossi
Tip 10 for New Podcasters: Don’t be afraid to tell people about your podcast! Be proud.
Mistakes *will* be made. It’s how you learn. Don’t let it stop you. #PCTO20#10Things
@markblevisMark Blevis
Listen to podcasts you love (do what you love) and listen to podcasts you hate (don’t do what you hate). #10Things#PCTO20
@markblevisMark Blevis
Be very specific about the show you want to do. Be as niche as you can be, and create a show/format that distinguishes you from other podcasts in your niche. #PCTO20#10Things
@markblevisMark Blevis
Be flexible with your schedule. Make sure you don’t make your partner a podcast widow(er). #PCTO20
@markblevisMark Blevis
Get all of your social media handles and use a consistent name (or “brand” for the marketing folks). #PCTO20
@markblevisMark Blevis
Don’t save on your original files. Save copies of your original files before you edit. #10Things#PCTO20
@markblevisMark Blevis
Try the free stuff first. It may not be as good as the paid stuff, but it will probably suit your needs. #10Things#PCTO20
@markblevisMark Blevis
Launch with 5 episodes. New listeners want to know you have more content and that you’re more likely to release more. #10Things#PCTO20
@markblevisMark Blevis
I’ve hosted three different podcast series. All three of them I released the first episode before the show was even titled. 1st rule of podcasting – just release it! #Pcto20
@cinn48Candice Lepage
Publish imperfection. Your podcast will always suck. Don’t wait for ideal conditions to podcast. #10Things#pcto20
@markblevisMark Blevis
Tip 1 for New Podcasters: Just start! Don’t wait for the perfect time.
.@PodCampToronto is happening this weekend! Looking forward to presenting on Saturday at @RyersonU. I’ll be talking about what goes on when the mic’s not on — best practices for podcast production. Details: https://t.co/R3logTdiDw
Peter Hartman articulating great ideas… Heroic Leadership… Be authentic, handle problems in real time, express what you think about, take charge of yourself, making competition work with collaboration, entrepreneurs seek out fear to find the magic, being heroic means fighting for something – your family , your culture , your freedom. Shape the future with a purpose. Fight for something and know your “why” #pcto20#ideas#entrepreneur#community cc @podcamptoronto@ilovetomhartman (nice handle brother ♥️)
Have you had a chance to listen to @SeanSirianni’s latest episode with a RL Shaolin Warrior Monk? Definitely not one to be missed as he welcomes Yuan Jing as his guest on this installment of #TheCreativeImbalance. #kungfu #martialarts
One of the benefits to being at @podcamptoronto is being next door to one of the Top 5️⃣ #TorontoLofts on my weekly tours since 2000. The story behind the lofts that almost never were alone is worth joining my #champagne🍾elevator📈loft 🕋tours of the most amazing spaces in our city. So many stories you must know before investing even $1 in #torontorealestate. If you don’t see all 5️⃣ with me before you choose, you are making a big mistake. And if you want to be a guest on my 20th anniversary podcast loft tours here and you live here or own a business here, make sure we connect. In my world, I lift those who are part of my podcast army. No do overs. #pcto20
@realestatepodcastshowPaul Indrigo
McIlwain rounds out his presentation with suggested rules for online communities:
– No religion, no politics. These can be divisive, find topics that bring people together.
– Record every corrective action (ideally tied to profiles)
– Create your governance model #pcto20
@DL_SilvaDavid Silva
McIlwain: Social media is starting to look back at old practices which is goving him hope (kind of). Facebook groups were positive when they launched. Now he’s skeptical since it’s a way to download enforcement (volunteer moderators) while still monetizing the community #pcto20
@DL_SilvaDavid Silva
McIlwain notes individual personas were what we have with early online communities. Back then your online and offline identities were clearly seperated. When they converged it was a huge deal. Now it’s the default that we share everything upfront (eg profile photos) #pcto20
@DL_SilvaDavid Silva
I’ve been asked by a few people where to find the “Close Your Eyes” Podcast I featured in my session. This is the link… https://t.co/mWBI18GSbx#PCTO#PCTO20
@markblevisMark Blevis
McIlwain: More independent communities are forming and it’s a good thing. Allows us to choose what and where to share your data and setup individual personas (vs Facebook which is all or nothing) for your interests #pcto20
McIlwain: Seeing the rise of modern platforms to connect communities by using the platform for unintended (but creative) uses – e.g. Slack for professional associations; Discord as an online meeting place for all the students at a school #pcto20
McIlwain: It seems that the platforms are shifting the governance burden to users. In the past, those volunteer moderators had the tools to isolate and push out bad actors. With centralized platforms it isn’t as easy – don’t rock the boat; it’s bad for business #pcto20
Mark of a great conference: when the day is half over and it feels like it just started. So engaging! #PCTO20
@TheLibraryClarkMichael R. Clark
McIlwain: We can we learn from the past? Old online communities put governance first (codes of conduct, guidelines, clear moderation). However, with social media, governance was an afterthought #pcto20
McIlwain: It’s out of control. Facebook wants to be regulated but doesn’t want to do it on its own (it’s bad for business) #pcto20
@DL_SilvaDavid Silva
McIlwain: Algorithms control our attention – the platform now decides what we see #pcto20
@DL_SilvaDavid Silva
McIlwain also provided a quick history of online communities from 1970s – BBS (bulletin board systems); 1980s – UseNets; late 198Os – IRC; 1990s – discussion forums; blogging – 2000; late 2000s – Web 2.0; 2010 – social media #pcto20
@DL_SilvaDavid Silva
McIlwain: Social media isn’t actually a community. Frustrating to him as someone who was active on older online communities. Social media markets itself as community, but they were built for attention #pcto20
.@andymci a quick run down of the darker side of connectivity from doxxing, swating and the PTSD suffered by those who are paid as part of outsourced moderation models #pcto20
@DL_SilvaDavid Silva
Hot take “Social media isn’t a community”. So true, but I’ve used social media to maintain my community. It’s a fine balance between using a tool and letting it use you. Some days I’m off balance. #Pcto20
@cinn48Candice Lepage
I do have to give a h/t to @andymci for giving a really relevant example of how the tragedy of the commons applies to our attention online #pcto20
McIlwain: Modern social media is premised on – Own attention. Sell ads. Make billions. Started off as a way to connect communities and has now become a firehose of content. Politicians have taken the cue #pcto20
McIlwain: Likes and follows helped quantify and incentivize connection. Started off as a novelty but it’s now a game. A way to encourage people to post and engage #pcto20
@DL_SilvaDavid Silva
McIlwain: Symbols draw communities together. We the North for Raptors fans, the maple leaf for Canadians, and recently racoons (inexplicably) for Toronto #pcto20
@DL_SilvaDavid Silva
Andy McIlwain: 1% rule of participation in online communities. 90% lurkers (🙋♂️) who can still be very active. 9% of regular posters. And 1% are active users who drive things #pcto20
Had to choose between improv or Usenet groups for this session. Since you can still find my rec.arts.xfiles posts online, I think you know where to find me. #Pcto20
What’s up #Podcasters Join @BilAntoniou @danivlaskalic @StandUpAli and me as we have a panel discussion on podcasting and ‘how not to fear the mic’ @PodCampToronto today! https://t.co/dE1YsvjQkg
@GeeksWithKidsCNGeeks With Kids Podcast
My last session for the day – “A Renaissance for Online Communities” being presented by @andymci#pcto20
Her #PCTO20 recommendation is about improv so hopefully she doesn’t ask us for a scene or an occupation on the spot: that’s hard to do. https://t.co/pNovYJCFUR
@Dani Stover
@PodCampToronto @jasonperrier I will also be hosting a @PodCampToronto workshop with Michael Mongiardi from @thesonarnetwork on Saturday, February 22 at noon. We have smashed our two weirdo obsessions (#podcasting + #improv) into one hour of FUN https://t.co/mWWFzl9fq0
@mypalsammySammy Younan -28-
Who are you as a podcast host? What is your identity when behind the mic and in front of a guest #PCTO20
@TheLibraryClarkMichael R. Clark
Putting it all together. Mark Blevins makes podcasting seem simple and complex at the same time. There is a lot of design beauty in that complexity. #pcto20 (Scarborough Bob in the background there)
#pcto20@markblevis gives us the big picture of podcast sound editing – keep it basic or add more colour. Mark is a master at editing audio for powerful storytelling. And teaching us how. https://t.co/TJVDXEUkBD
@conniecrosbyConnie Crosby
Interviews aren’t interviews, they are conversations. They are mutual #PCTO20
When setting up interviews, never forget to keep an eye on how the subject’s story fit with the overall theme of the podcast. Otherwise, why are you talking to them? #PCTO20
@TheLibraryClarkMichael R. Clark
*waves hello* Virtual greetings to All The Usual Suspects (y’all know who you are) that @kaymatthews and I won’t get to see in person at PodCamp Toronto 2020 #pcto20 today. Just not in the cards to get into the city today, unfortunately.
Starting off my third time at #PCTO20 with @nastashaalli‘s “Storytelling Through Interviews” session. Really neat to get a podcaster’s thinking as she breaks down her process.
@DL_SilvaDavid Silva
Looking forward to sharing my passion and a slew of tips for creative podcast production and audience engagement, whether record-and-publish, or record-edit-design-publish, 11pm in room 100. #PCTO20#PCTO
To those there today have fun at #PCTO20. I will be there tomorrow. Come to my editing workshop in Room 100 at 10am.
@jasonperrierJason Perrier
@PodCampToronto Deep gratitude to all of the organizers and volunteers for giving so much of their time and energy to make #pcto a reality. This year looks to be amazing. #pcto20
It’s after 5 pm, which means #PCTO20 is officially upon us! Join us at the Imperial Pub (54 Dundas St East) TONIGHT for our Welcome Mixer!
This weekend’s schedule can be found here: https://t.co/nyk6cuvWxr
@ChonillaChonilla | The Chonilla Network
Great meeting the hosts of @podaboutnothing at tonight’s @podcamptoronto#pcto20 opening party at @theimperialpub. I interviewed them for a funny 11-minute video. Or maybe they interviewed me? You decide when I post it tomorrow. Hearing my stories, the guys think I should do Celebrity Mishaps with Celebrity Josh, where I tell stories about messing up with celebrities. I suggested I go to LA for more material, And they pointed out I already have enough stories. So this is what I should be doing my stand up about. And maybe somehow my podcast. Well, tomorrow night at the @actratoronto awards, I’ll have more chances to screw up with celebrities.
🎤 #toronto#podcast#podcaster#youtuber#celebrity#celebrities#comedian#digitalnomad
@joshrachlisCelebrity Josh 🔵
Networking at @podcamptoronto with @joshrachlis …This dude is hilarious…We inspired him to come out with a new show called “Celebrity Mishaps” cuz every A-list celebrity has blocked him from IG. Now that’s a talent 😊
Looking forward to @PodCampToronto and spending time thinking through the next creative project. So many great sessions lined up – thanks to all the presenters for sharing their ideas and expertise! #PCTO20
.@PodCampToronto is happening this weekend! Looking forward to presenting on Saturday at @RyersonU. I’ll be talking about what goes on when the mic’s not on — best practices for podcast production. Details: https://t.co/R3logTdiDw
Hey fellow #podcasters! If you want to make your show sound clean and profesh, and you also want to learn how to edit out 23848 “ums” per day, then you should seriously consider checking out this @PodCampToronto workshop with @jasonperrier https://t.co/psFzBmDzQ1
To my #podcast producer colleagues – today is the deadline for voting @UHN podcast ‘Behind the Breakthrough’ Outstanding Science Series and Outstanding Branded Series at the @CanPodAwards. We’d be honored to get your consideration! #PCTO20 https://t.co/6BPICf7TTO
@christiancote7christian cote
Hey y’all! Tomorrow is the deadline to vote for us in the Leisure Category of the @CanPodAwards! If you’re a Canadian Podcaster, we would be honoured to have your consideration! #PCTO20https://t.co/OCCBdlrgF2
If you’re in Toronto, would love to see you at @podcamptoronto on Saturday Feb 22! I’m leading a session called “Storytelling Through Interviews” and talking about why I love doing it on the show ♥️ While it takes some time to put episodes together as an indy podcaster, I’ve learned quite a few things over the last two years! Come by and say hello! 👋 #pcto20#podcamptoronto#podcastersofinstagram
I’m doing a session at @podcamptoronto! Went to my first Podcamp a little before I started @exploringfilipinokitchens a couple years ago. “Storytelling Through Interviews” is basically the stuff I’ve learned since 😊 Register for tix and come by on Saturday, so many awesome talks lined up! #pcto20#podcamp#podcampto#podcasters
@nastashaalliNastasha Alli
Any guesses what the #pcto20 theme will be this year?
Order a totally tubular limited edition 2020 shirt before it’s too late. (We won’t be ordering extras!) We also have previous years shirts available as well!