More Than Words – What is podcasting for in 2024?

My keynote talk for the EPOD 2024 conference

1. Mark Steadman, EPOD 2024
What is podcasting for in 2024?
More than words

2. I am here to talk about feelings.

3. Hiya ! I’m Mark
I help subject matter experts
solve podcasting problems.

4. They are coming
ChatGPT did not write any
portion of this keynote

5. Your voice is a
beacon
You’re more than the sum of
your knowledge & experience

8. Dave Winer, Scripting News, 2015 (via podnews.net)
“It was a nice experiment
but as far as I know
nobody listened to it,
nobody cared, nobody
understood, I mean these
things take a long time
and you really have to
lead people there.”

10. % of Americans ages 12 and older who have listened to a podcast – Pew Research Centre

12. The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Douglas Adams
“Have you any idea how
much damage that
bulldozer would suffer if I
just let it roll straight over
you?” “How much?” said
Arthur. “None at all,”

15. Positive
relationships
Create positive relationships
with other people and groups

16. Good judgement
& expertise
Understand the technical
aspects of the work as well as
have a depth of experience

17. Consistency
Walk the walk and do what
you say you’ll do

20. A gift and a note
Why it matters
“Please know how
much better the
world is with you in it.
You do more than
brighten my days -
you give them
meaning.”

21. Thank you.

22. For sources & further info,
scan this QR code or go to
mark.guide/epod