What we’re about
Helpful and supportive regular online and in-person get-togethers for podcasters from everywhere!
We're a community of global podcasters who help each other make brilliant podcasts.
We all make podcasts as producers, editors or presenters.
Each Podcast Club meetup is a real-life podcaster FAQ asked and answered by the awesome MIC podcaster community who come from across the world.
(yep it says Manchester, that's where we're based - it won't let us put EVERYWHERE!)
Our monthly events are online, and we (aim to!) host quarterly in-person meetups too, what we like to call our 'socials'.
We also have a special podcaster guest most months to give their expert take on a chosen podcasty subject. To date, we've had talks from chart-topping and award-winning podcasters about shortform podcasting, rating and reviews and remote recording.
Our guests have included Arielle Nissenblatt, podcasting legend, Olly Mann, Brown Girls Do It Too podcast, Obsessed with Line of Duty podcast producers, BBC Sounds Commissioner Louise Kattenhorn, Dan Maudsley (BBC: Paradise), The VO Social podcast, Clare Freeman (ASFB Productions: Slimming World Podcast...), Kate Cocker (The Presenter Coach: Everyday Positivity), Alex Bennett (Lower Street Media, Art of Podcast), Guy Kilty (DipDap productions, BBC 5Live: The Price of Football), Sam Walker (BBC, Desert Diaries, Northern Power Women), Emma Goswell (Gaydio, Coming Out Stories), Mark Asquith (Captivate, Rebel Base Media), Amy Woods (Content x10), Ant McGinley (XS Manchester, On The Left Side).
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If you've been to MIC's Podcast Club and enjoyed, benefited or simply love the cut of our jib, please consider buying us a brew here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/micspodcastclub - the money contributes towards the running of the Club, including the costs of meetup, marketing and caffeine for Vic & Charles.
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MIC Niceness
"MIC's Podcast Club is my safe space, as a podcaster. I value the opportunity to meet up every month with people from across the podcasting spectrum of genres and degrees of experience, all willing to share their challenges and triumphs, great and small. We bring our problems and discover we are not alone, someone has been there before us and figured out one, if not more solutions."
Flloyd Kennedy, "Am I Old Yet?" and "Baked Off!"
MIC's Podcast Club is such a great asset to have in my back pocket. Such a generous, friendly, knowledgeable bunch of people who are never slow to share their knowledge and help a fellow podcaster out. Without MIC's I may not still be podcasting - I certainly wouldn't have entered an award and got a nomination. Podcasting can be a solitary endeavour, but with MIC's Podcast Club, you are never alone."
Lindsay, "Making Stitches"
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We're also looking for sponsors to help support our events and do get in touch if you'd like to host a MIC's Podcast Club meetup.
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Upcoming events (1)
See all- Get Organised, Streamlined & Stay Ahead: The Indie Podcaster's Workflow SecretsLink visible for attendees
Juggling life and podcasting can feel like a never-ending battle.
We've all been there - late nights, missed deadlines, and the overwhelm.
But what if there was a better way?
Join MIC's Podcast Club online in May for a rare, insider's look at the streamlined post production workflow of an indie podcaster.
Paul from History Rage is going to reveal exactly how he consistently produces a weekly podcast, plus bonus content, while staying an incredible three months ahead.
This isn't your typical 'tips and tricks' session. Paul's pulling back the curtain on his actual workflow – the systems he relies on every week.
You'll discover:
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History Rage's 3-month production buffer: See Paul's exact spreadsheet system that reduces production stress and buys you precious time.
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Tech secrets: Discover how Paul uses Auphonic, Chat GPT, and more to automate tasks and boost audio quality, freeing up hours of post production.
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Master Metadata to grow: Learn the simple tweaks that can increase your podcast's reach.
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Chat GPT: See how Paul uses AI to write show notes, and more, saving you time and creative energy
This is a rare opportunity to see behind the scenes of a successful indie podcast and learn strategies that can transform your own production.
If you're struggling to find balance, this session is for you.
After Paul’s session, join us for a live podcaster Q&A and connect with a community of supportive podcasters who understand and have more than likely been through the challenges you’re facing right now.
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🙂Who can attend?
MIC's Podcast Club welcomes people who are making podcasts and audio creators, from across the world , like:
- A new podcaster who's just launched their first podcast
- A seasoned podcaster looking for new perspectives and community
Remember: Bring your questions!
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📺 How Do I Join?
It's hosted on Zoom and the link is posted on this page on the afternoon of the event.
Check back to the page and save the zoom link somewhere safe because...
🔴IMPORTANT🔴
Please note RSVP's will close 15minutes before the meetup starts, after this time you will not be able to access the event page with the zoom link.Also, even if you have RSVP'd you will not be able to access the page with zoom link after this time!
We will email you via meetup on the afternoon of the event with the zoom link too - so make sure that you're signed up for notifications from this meetup group.
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❓❓ SEND IN YOUR QUESTIONS
Use the form below to send us your questions prior to the event. This will ensure it gets answered on the night.Please note, we may not be able to answer every question about starting a podcast as this is a very popular subject we get asked about - a lot!
Just fill in this form: https://forms.gle/id9wN4EdhKJksrLJ6
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⏲ HOW IT ROLLS
5:50pm - Doors Open
6pm - Podcast Club Kicks Off
6:10pm - Streamlining your workflow with Paul from History Rage
7.00pm - Break
7:10pm - Podcasting Q&A (ask us anything!)
8pm - Podcast Club Closes------------------------------------------------
There is no pressure for you to get involved; you can simply observe and soak up the advice.
😁All members of MIC's Podcast Club will get access to our closed Facebook group too!
Don't miss out on this brilliant and valuable opportunity to connect with podcasters and grow your podcast!
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