► Tell us about you and your podcast
My name is Edwin and I a run a podcast called A1Hoopz where I discuss a wide array of topics across the NBA. All basketball fans would definitely enjoy listening to my takes.
► Why & how did you start this podcast?
I podcast because I am building a brand that covers basketball. I love the NBA and I want to showcase my knowledge to the fans. I listen to many other podcasts that also cover the NBA. My goal with the podcast is to grow a large fan base and make a good amount of income through making episodes. I started my podcast last year in February of 2020. And I made my first episode a day after I created my anchor sccount.
► How'd you find the time and funding to do this podcast?
I try to release at least one of two episodes a week. Around an hour it takes me to make an episode. I work usually 4-5 days a week so on my days off I work on this. I don’t spend any money or fund the podcast because there isn’t a need.
► What do you gain from podcasting?
I do take sponsorship but I haven’t made any money yet really. I’m a small podcasters with only 1,400 total streams so far.
► How does your podcasting process look like?
I use the anchor hosting app to make and produce podcasts straight off my iPhone. In order to find guests, I ask my followers on Twitter. And I’m order to prepare I take down notes in a notepad. Guests can easily join my podcast by clicking a link.
► How do you market your show?
Most of my listeners come from Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And whenever I release a new episode, I promote it on Twitter.
► What advice would you share with aspiring (new) podcasters?
Having guests occasionally and having them share the episode to their followers is a super good way to get streams. Have fun and be yourself. Don’t sound robotic or anything. Have an actual conversation with the guest or the mic if you don’t have guests. You can learn more about me and my podcast by following me on Twitter.
► Where can we learn more about you & your podcasts?
Twitter: @a1hoopz
Instagram: @a1hoopz
YouTube: @a1hoopz