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An inspiring, comprehensive, step-by-step guide to creating a hit show, So You Want to Start a Podcast covers everything from hosting and guest booking to editing and marketing - while offering plenty of encouragement and insider stories along the way.Though they are the fastest-growing form of media, podcasts can actually be tricky to create - and even harder to sustain. Few know the secrets of successfully creating a knockout podcast better than Kristen Meinzer. An award-winning commentator, producer, and former director of nonfiction programming for Slate's sister company, Panoply, Meinzer has also hosted three successful podcasts, reaching more than ten million listeners. Now, she shares her expertise, providing aspiring podcasters with crucial information and guidance to work smarter, not harder as they start their own audio forum.
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Kristen Meinzer is an award-winning podcast host, producer, commentator, speaker, and author specializing in contemporary social issues and popular culture. She is the co-host of "By The Book," along with Moth Storyslam winner Jolenta Greenberg and "When Meghan Met Harry," along with MTVUK host James Barr. Prior to that, she co-hosted WNYC's "Movie Date" podcast, along with Newsday film critic Rafer Guzman. Kristen's books include "Return to Intercourse: An Amish Romance" (which she wrote in under two weeks as an assignment for "By The Book") and the forthcoming William Morrow publication, "So You Want to Start A Podcast" (a practical and inspirational guide to finding your voice, launching your show, and building your community) . Kristen's work has been celebrated in Time Magazine, The Washington Post, Bust, Buzzfeed, Vice, The Guardian, The Evening Standard, Real Simple, Indiewire, and dozens of other publications. It's also been showcased on NPR, NBC, TLC, the BBC, and other national and international outlets.
