The Ungovernable Misfits: Integrity in Podcasting

About this episode

This episode explores the journey and principles of The Ungovernable Misfits podcast, focusing on integrity and production challenges.

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…

People in this episode

Host: Barry Luijbregts

Guest: member of The Ungovernable Misfits

Topics covered

• podcasting integrity
• monetization
• podcast production
• guest scheduling
• editing process
• audience respect

Keywords

• podcasting
• integrity
• monetization
• editing
• guest scheduling
• Bitcoin
• Zencastr

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Ungovernable Misfits

Products: Bitcoin, Zencastr

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