► Tell us about you and your podcast
Nate and Allan have known each other for almost 20 years, and have had many different interests and projects. Ross joined the team after the launch, after guesting on the show and we've formed a formidable team of idiots, to talk about this game from across the pond.
Our listeners are mostly UK based fans, who've accidentally found us on Reddit or Twitter and have nothing better to do!
Our listeners are mostly UK based fans, who've accidentally found us on Reddit or Twitter and have nothing better to do!
► Why & how did you start this podcast?
We spend a lot of time talking about football, so we figured we might as well record it and release it. It's not that much of a vanity project, in as much as we've not set ourselves targets. We enjoy talking to like-minded fans and we decided to release it. We started in November 2020, because Covid stopped us doing anything else. First episode took a few days of planning, an afternoon of recording and far longer editing.
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► How'd you find the time and funding to do this podcast?
During the NFL season, we release bi-weekly. They're different parts of the same recording run. It takes around 5 hours to produce an episode. I honestly don't know where I find the time, I just do. Other than buying a microphone and some other small pieces of equipment and paying for a recording platform, it's not really cost us much.
► What do you gain from podcasting?
We don't take any sponsorship yet. Our numbers are far too small for anyone to be interested, and honestly finding sponsorship in the UK is still far harder than it is in the US. I've gained a number of aquaintances, including some well known NFL guys whom I'd never have got in touch with had it not been for podcasting, and I'd like to think I've made a few good friends along the way too.
► How does your podcasting process look like?
We use Zencastr to record remotely, along with using a Behringer audio interface and Audio-Technica microphones. We have a shared document for each episode, where the outline of the show is formed and then each hosts makes notes. We collaborate on the episodes massively.
► How do you market your show?
Our listeners have mostly come from Twitter/Reddit/Facebook. It's all Social Media driven so far. Most of our listeners are on Spotify, though Apple listeners are slowly starting to climb.
► What advice would you share with aspiring (new) podcasters?
When you start. Make the podcast for you. Create the content you want to hear. Once you feel settled on a format, seek guidance from other podcasters on areas to refine. We're usually a helpful bunch! There are a lot of good resources, surprisingly I've found the podcasting sub-reddits to be incredibly helpful.
► Where can we learn more about you & your podcasts?
Twitter @neyt88_, @TUFShowOfficial. Instagram @nate_orrow, @tufshow.