The Ungovernable Misfits: Integrity in Podcasting

In this episode of About Podcasting, we dive deep into the world of The Ungovernable Misfits podcast. I had the pleasure of speaking with three members of the team, who shared their journey, challenges, and the principles that guide their work. We discuss the origins of the podcast, which started in late 2018 out of a passion for Bitcoin and a desire to connect with like-minded individuals. The team emphasizes the importance of maintaining integrity by avoiding bad sponsors and ensuring the privacy and security of their listeners. We explore their workflow, from scheduling guests and recording episodes to the painstaking editing process that ensures high-quality content. The team also shares their experiences with monetization, balancing sponsorships with the dream of sustaining the podcast through podcasting 2.0 and lightning payments. Listeners will gain insights into the technical aspects of podcast production, including the use of tools like Zencastr for recording and the challenges of finding a competent editor. The episode also highlights the creative elements, such as using GIFs for chapter art and the collaborative efforts that go into producing each episode. Finally, the team offers valuable advice for aspiring podcasters, emphasizing the importance of perseverance, respecting your audience, and maintaining realistic expectations. Whether you're a seasoned podcaster or just starting out, this episode is packed with practical tips and inspiration to help you on your 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