How to Make Storytelling a Habit: Enhancing Your Podcast Consistently

In the final episode of Showmakers' five-part miniseries on storytelling, Ed Barker from Studio 1878 explores the importance of making storytelling a consistent habit in podcast creation. Ed emphasizes that without intentional storytelling, podcasts can become dull and forgettable. He offers actionable tips on embedding storytelling into every stage of the podcast process—from planning and recording to editing and promoting. Ed also encourages podcasters to review their previous work with a storytelling lens and consider storytelling as a continuous practice. This episode concludes with a recap of the mini-series and an invitation for further support and collaboration.

00:00 Introduction

00:43 The Importance of Intentional Storytelling

01:19 Starting with Story in Episode Prep

02:14 Developing Story Radar

02:53 Storytelling in the Edit 

03:13 Building a Storytelling Culture

04:21 Storytelling as a Practice

05:12 Series Recap

06:21 Closing and Next Episode Preview

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