Innovative Podcasting: Eric Nantz on Tools, Workflows, and Community

In this episode of About Podcasting, we dive into an engaging conversation with Eric Nantz, the host of the Our Weekly Highlights podcast. Eric shares his journey into the world of podcasting, starting from his early days in graduate school where he discovered the power of podcasts in the Linux space. He talks about the inception of his own podcast focused on the R programming language and data science, and how it has evolved over the years. Eric discusses the importance of community involvement and how bringing in guests has enriched his podcasting experience. He also touches on the challenges and rewards of podcasting, including the concept of 'learning out loud' and embracing imperfections. The conversation shifts to the technical aspects of podcasting, where Eric shares his workflow, tools, and the evolution of his recording setup. He highlights the impact of Podcasting 2.0 and the value-for-value model on his podcasting journey. Listeners will also hear about Eric's innovative projects, including a dashboard for analyzing podcast data using the Podcast Index, and his thoughts on the future of podcasting technology. This episode is packed with insights and tips for both aspiring and seasoned podcasters. In this episode of About Podcasting, Barry Luijbregts interviews Eric Nantz, the host of the Our Weekly Highlights podcast. Eric shares his journey into podcasting, which began during his graduate school days when he discovered the power of podcasts in the Linux space. He realized there was a gap in the market for podcasts about the R language and data science, leading him to start his own show in 2012. Eric discusses the evolution of his podcasting workflow, from using Audacity and WordPress to adopting more advanced tools like Reaper and SquadCast. He also highlights the importance of community engagement and how podcasting 2.0 has reinvigorated his approach to monetization and audience interaction. Throughout the conversation, Eric emphasizes the value of authenticity and learning from failures. He shares insights into his collaborative efforts with the R community, including his involvement in the RWeekly project and the creation of a dashboard for the Podcast Index. Listeners will gain valuable tips on maintaining motivation, embracing imperfections, and leveraging community feedback to enhance their podcasting journey. This is a modern podcast, best enjoyed with a modern podcast app: https://modernpodcastapps.com/ like Fountain Podcast Guru Podverse TrueFans PeerTube Or pick one from https://episodes.fm/ With one of these apps you can: Tune in to the LIVE episodes! Enjoy chapters, transcripts, music references and more Send me a boost (which is a small amount of bitcoin, with a message. Don't worry, these apps make it easy to use this) Enjoy, learn, and let me know what you think! This very, very modern podcast is hosted on https://podhome.fm/ - The most modern and easy way to create and host your podcast. Try it 2 months for free (on top of the 30-day trial) with promo code ABOUTPODCASTING You can support me and the show by: Send me a boost (or stream sats) with a modern podcast app Share this show with your family and friends Tell everybody how easy it is to host your podcast on Podhome.fm You can find me here: On X: @AzureBarry On LinkedIn