Creators from TrueFans: Showcasing Independent Podcasting

Championing independent podcasters and their supporters, each episode features an interview with an indie podcaster to talk about their show and how they make it, and which Podcasting 2.0 features could be of use to them to improve discoverability, interactivity and monetisation for their podcast. Co-hosts Claire Waite Brown and Sam Sethi also discuss what's happening in the podcast world that might be of interest and use to independent podcast creators.

Creators from TrueFans: Showcasing Independent Podcasting is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 29 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Creators from TrueFans: Showcasing Independent Podcasting, a news show with 29 episodes published.

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  Episode #28

  Sustaining Creative Communities: Featuring Andreea Coscai and Jullian Androkae

  Aug 10, 202635 minS1

  Can you reclaim your podcasting joy and build a sustainable community around your show? Andreea Coscai and Jullian Androkae, founders of PodVision, join Claire to explain how they handle the heavy lifting of production, video assets and marketing that can suck the joy out of creating an independent podcast. We discuss: Partnership over Outsourcing: Andreea and Jullian offer a bespoke approach to helping creators launch and rebrand shows. Navigating Platform Dependency: The frustration of depending on third-party algorithms for discovery and the potential for Podcasting 2.0 features to change the relationship between creators and fans. Global Perspectives: Andreea introduces EuroWaves, a newsletter focused on the European podcasting market and international collaboration. Podcasting 2.0: The importance of interactivity, from direct listener comments to Podrolls and premium content. Educating Creators Sam and Claire discuss the importance of 'training' creators to use interactive app features to build deeper community connections, and how TrueFans incentivizes independent creators by offering hosting credits when fans listen directly through the app. Find PodVision here Submit this form to be featured on the TrueFans home page Follow @TrueFans.fm on Instagram and/or Threads . You can support the show by streaming payments from your TrueFans wallet while you listen. Leave a super comment via the speech bubble icon in the TrueFans app. Learn more about TrueFans features by listening to our sister show, Fanzone . Find TrueFans in the App Store or Play Store, or here Music: How It Is from Ketsa Music Feedback: TrueFans Support Read: Creators Blog Recommendations: Creators Podroll

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  Episode #27

  Discovery, Feedback and Funding

  Jul 27, 202626 minS1

  Can your creative passion truly ‘earn its keep’? In this episode, Claire chats with Mel Barfield, host of the indie business club podcast, to explore the ‘near infinite possibilities’ and practical hurdles of independent podcasting.  From her 90s-radio-inspired format to her unique ‘indie anthem’ episode titles, Mel shares how she navigates the transition to solo hosting while craving the feedback that turns ‘silent listeners’ into a community. We also break down new TrueFans features designed to help indie shows thrive, including: • Buy Me a Subscription: A revolutionary way for fans to directly gift hosting packages (from 1 to 12 months) to cover a creator's overhead costs. • The End of ‘Featured and Forgotten’: Learn how our homepage discovery tool ensures your show pops back to the front every time you release a new episode. • Private Feed Imports: Now you can bring your premium content from Patreon or Substack directly into the TrueFans app for a seamless listener experience. • Request a Podroll: A new collaborative tool for cross-promoting with creators worldwide to find ‘fan synergy’. Plus, find out a little more about the International Women’s Podcast Awards and learn how you can support independent voices through super comments and streaming micro-payments. Listen to indie business club here Submit this form to be featured on the TrueFans home page Follow @TrueFans.fm on Instagram and/or Threads . You can support the show by streaming payments from your TrueFans wallet while you listen. Leave a super comment via the speech bubble icon in the TrueFans app. Learn more about TrueFans features by listening to our sister show, Fanzone . Find TrueFans in the App Store or Play Store, or here Music: How It Is from Ketsa Music Feedback: TrueFans Support Read: Creators Blog Recommendations: Creators Podroll

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  Episode #26

  Turn Your Podcast Into a Book

  Jul 13, 202619 minS1

  Are you pouring ‘work, time, and love’ into your podcast, only to feel frustrated that it lacks the same reverence and cachet as a published book? While podcasters often struggle with limited economic models like sponsorships, they are sitting on a ‘tremendous body of work’ that is often difficult to access and organize. Claire chats with Tina Dietz, the founder of Twin Flame Studios, about their revolutionary service, PodCraft, a specialized transformation process designed to take your podcast archives and develop them into world-class quality books. In this episode, you’ll discover: The Power of a Book: Why a book provides heightened authority and a new, accessible income stream that podcasts alone often don't reach. The ‘Gems of Gold’: How to move beyond messy transcripts to find the repeated themes and unique ‘voice print’ hidden in your content. The Tech-Human Hybrid: How PodCraft uses a comprehensive relational database to query your work without ‘hallucinating’ or risking your privacy, combining data architecture with expert developmental editing. Real-World Impact: The story of the Responder Resilience podcast, which used 200 episodes to create the first-ever mental health guide for first responders – a book now ordered in bulk by the New York Fire Department. Is Your Show Ready? Why you typically need a minimum of 50 episodes (with 100–150 being the ‘sweet spot’) to begin this journey. The PodCraft Process Tina explains that this is not a ‘quick fix’ involving AI-cleaned transcripts. It is a deliberate, six-month strategic process that includes: Book Visioning: A no-cost initial consultation to see if your goals align with a book project,. Data Structuring: Pulling your entire RSS feed into a private database to identify your authentic voice and core topics. The Book Brief: Creating a 20-page strategic document outlining the purpose and structure of your book. Ghostwriting and Editing: Working with a developmental editor to craft chapters based on your existing recordings. Your podcast is more than just audio; it's a durable body of work that can continue to serve your audience and your brand for years to come. Find out more about PodCraft here (please note this is an affiliate link) Submit this form to be featured on the TrueFans home page Follow @TrueFans.fm on Instagram and/or Threads . You can support the show by streaming payments from your TrueFans wallet while you listen. Leave a super comment via the speech bubble icon in the TrueFans app. Learn more about TrueFans features by listening to our sister show, Fanzone . Find TrueFans in the App Store or Play Store, or here Music: How It Is from Ketsa Music Feedback: TrueFans Support Read: Creators Blog Recommendations: Creators Podroll

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  Episode #25

  Collective Action and Financial Rewards

  Jun 29, 202641 minS1

  Ready to ditch the ‘perfect’ strategy? Dive into the messy world of indie podcasting where nuance, equity, and authenticity lead the way to building a powerful community and monetizing your fandom on your own terms Becky Mollenkamp is an independent podcaster and founder of the Feminist Podcasters Collective. In this episode she shares her journey of co-hosting Messy Liberation, a show that prioritizes nuance and equity over perfection, proving that you don't need a ‘strategic game plan’ to build a powerful community. We work out why Becky’s transcripts aren’t showing in the apps, and consider the expanding revenue opportunities on offer with TrueFans. We discuss: Embracing the Mess: Becky explains the philosophy behind Messy Liberation and how to strive for a better world while acknowledging the flawed systems we live in. The Power of the Collective: Discover how the Feminist Podcasters Collective grew to 50 independent shows by rejecting traditional network metrics in favour of equitable, sliding-scale support. Monetization for Indie Creators: Sam introduces eight ways podcasters can earn on TrueFans, including selling event tickets and merch and offering premium encrypted episodes as well as inviting their fans to stream micropayments, leave super comments, and pay for monthly subscriptions. Seamless Cross-Promotion: Sam explains the TrueFans ‘Promo’ feature, where creators can request to be featured in the high-visibility ‘second slot’ of another show's episode list by sending a custom offer – allowing for easy community discovery without needing to modify your audio files. AI Labelling: A look at YouTube’s new auto-labelling for AI content and what it means for the future of podcast tagging and transparency. Listen to Messy Liberation here Find out about the Feminist Podcasters Collective here Submit this form to be featured on the TrueFans home page Follow @TrueFans.fm on Instagram and/or Threads . You can support the show by streaming payments from your TrueFans wallet while you listen. Leave a super comment via the speech bubble icon in the TrueFans app. Learn more about TrueFans features by listening to our sister show, Fanzone . Find TrueFans in the App Store or Play Store, or here Music: How It Is from Ketsa Music Feedback: TrueFans Support Read: Creators Blog Recommendations: Creators Podroll

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  Episode #24

  Collective Clout for Creators

  Jun 15, 202632 minS1

  <p>Celebrating the bedrock of podcasting.</p><p>Claire chats with Liam Heffernan, the founder of the Mercury Network and the creator of Independent Podcasters Day. They discuss the challenges faced by independent creators who must juggle roles as marketers, accountants, and publicists, and how publisher networks can help level the playing field by providing enterprise-level tools and sales representation.</p><p>Liam also introduces Independent Podcasters day, a new initiative to celebrate the hard-working 'grafters' of the podcasting world.</p><p>Sam and Claire explore the Podcasting 2.0 Publisher Tag and how this feature allows creators to aggregate their shows...

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