Jen deHaan | StereoForest Podcasts
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StereoForest.com: Indie comedy, audio fiction & educational podcasts.
🎧 New show coming soon about SOLO PODCASTING.
Posts by @jendehaan.com: Remote voice acting, improviser, writer, audio & video production
Made in Canada 🇨🇦 by a human
🎧 New show coming soon about SOLO PODCASTING.
Posts by @jendehaan.com: Remote voice acting, improviser, writer, audio & video production
Made in Canada 🇨🇦 by a human
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Audio Drama Halloween Playlist
Playlist · Madison · 62 items · 125 saves
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It's almost Halloween. Do you have candy n stuff? DO YOU HAVE YOUR AUDIO DRAMA EPS LINED UP? No? Uh oh but don't worry. @madisonstandish.bsky.social made us all a playlist.
Comedy. Horror. Fantasy. DRAMATICS. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ufAC60udqOkWZgCMQb5TS
#audiodramasunday #voiceactors
Comedy. Horror. Fantasy. DRAMATICS. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ufAC60udqOkWZgCMQb5TS
#audiodramasunday #voiceactors
Place your microphone six to eight inches from your mouth, unless you have an excellent chunk of foam on there and maybe some FX to help. Too close creates plosives. Too far loses presence or that "intimate" feel for listeners. TEST it out, and see what the best distance is!
#podcasting
#podcasting
November 24, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Place your microphone six to eight inches from your mouth, unless you have an excellent chunk of foam on there and maybe some FX to help. Too close creates plosives. Too far loses presence or that "intimate" feel for listeners. TEST it out, and see what the best distance is!
#podcasting
#podcasting
Help your listeners remember your content by using signposts in your podcast scripts. It signals structure and relevance, and helps reduce cognitive load. It also helps reduce walls of ear text!
#podcasting
#podcasting
November 24, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Help your listeners remember your content by using signposts in your podcast scripts. It signals structure and relevance, and helps reduce cognitive load. It also helps reduce walls of ear text!
#podcasting
#podcasting
Dictating your notes captures your natural human cadence immediately, and it's a much better way to write a script for podcasting.
#podcasting
#podcasting
November 23, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Dictating your notes captures your natural human cadence immediately, and it's a much better way to write a script for podcasting.
#podcasting
#podcasting
I usually record at a level where peaks hit about negative twelve decibels. It leaves headroom for processing without distortion. Do a test and see what you need to do for your own voice & what kind of delivery is "normal" for the podcast. Pull your head away from the mic if ya get loud!
#podcasting
#podcasting
November 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
I usually record at a level where peaks hit about negative twelve decibels. It leaves headroom for processing without distortion. Do a test and see what you need to do for your own voice & what kind of delivery is "normal" for the podcast. Pull your head away from the mic if ya get loud!
#podcasting
#podcasting
Smile while talking about positive topics. This changes your vocal tone in ways listeners can actually hear and feel!
Topic pivot... okay does anyone else do this while typing out emails to make sure they "sound friendly" or am I the only one?
#podcasting
Topic pivot... okay does anyone else do this while typing out emails to make sure they "sound friendly" or am I the only one?
#podcasting
November 22, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Smile while talking about positive topics. This changes your vocal tone in ways listeners can actually hear and feel!
Topic pivot... okay does anyone else do this while typing out emails to make sure they "sound friendly" or am I the only one?
#podcasting
Topic pivot... okay does anyone else do this while typing out emails to make sure they "sound friendly" or am I the only one?
#podcasting
Why you don't want to use an essay on your podcast as a script: The listener's brain can struggle when it hears "writerly" text spoken aloud. This is called modality mismatch.
#podcasting
#podcasting
November 22, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Why you don't want to use an essay on your podcast as a script: The listener's brain can struggle when it hears "writerly" text spoken aloud. This is called modality mismatch.
#podcasting
#podcasting
Your voice sounds different in the morning versus evening. Sound, energy, overall delivery. So do some tests and see what works best for your show, then plan your sessions accordingly.
#podcasting
#podcasting
November 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Your voice sounds different in the morning versus evening. Sound, energy, overall delivery. So do some tests and see what works best for your show, then plan your sessions accordingly.
#podcasting
#podcasting
If you think you sound "too robotic" you might want to advance from following a full-out script. If you tend to ramble when unscripted, you might want to go with a bullet-list outline.
Something like -->
Something like -->
November 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
If you think you sound "too robotic" you might want to advance from following a full-out script. If you tend to ramble when unscripted, you might want to go with a bullet-list outline.
Something like -->
Something like -->
Stand up while recording for better breath support and energy (this helps with the diaphragm). You can also try recording, or practicing delivery, while walking in place. (I used to run while practicing vocal delivery for my cardio dance fitness classes! It was SO helpful!)
#podcasting
#podcasting
November 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Stand up while recording for better breath support and energy (this helps with the diaphragm). You can also try recording, or practicing delivery, while walking in place. (I used to run while practicing vocal delivery for my cardio dance fitness classes! It was SO helpful!)
#podcasting
#podcasting
Performance tip for solo-hosts: Stop talking "at" your audience. Pick a person (a friend, a client, your ideal listener) and imagine you're talking directly to them. This can help you sound more natural and conversational, less "scripty".
Works for video and audio, too :)
#podcasting
Works for video and audio, too :)
#podcasting
November 19, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Performance tip for solo-hosts: Stop talking "at" your audience. Pick a person (a friend, a client, your ideal listener) and imagine you're talking directly to them. This can help you sound more natural and conversational, less "scripty".
Works for video and audio, too :)
#podcasting
Works for video and audio, too :)
#podcasting
Practice your podcast hooks, opening or intro, and closing (and CTA too) until they feel natural. These bookends for your show set the tone for everything in between, and are especially important for audience growth.
#podcasting
#podcasting
November 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Practice your podcast hooks, opening or intro, and closing (and CTA too) until they feel natural. These bookends for your show set the tone for everything in between, and are especially important for audience growth.
#podcasting
#podcasting
Reposted by Jen deHaan | StereoForest Podcasts
This is Mack. In his head he absolutely crushed this agility course. Who are we to tell him otherwise. 14/10 (TT: adventuresof.mack)
November 18, 2025 at 6:02 PM
This is Mack. In his head he absolutely crushed this agility course. Who are we to tell him otherwise. 14/10 (TT: adventuresof.mack)
Going solo on a podcast (video or audio!) can be a pretty tough thing to do. You're the host, writer, and guest all in one. And... "you're the product".
November 18, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Going solo on a podcast (video or audio!) can be a pretty tough thing to do. You're the host, writer, and guest all in one. And... "you're the product".
Solo hosting feels lonely... or awkward... at first. Imagine talking to one specific person to make your podcast delivery more natural. You can even put a picture up on your wall!
#solopodcasting
#solopodcasting
November 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Solo hosting feels lonely... or awkward... at first. Imagine talking to one specific person to make your podcast delivery more natural. You can even put a picture up on your wall!
#solopodcasting
#solopodcasting
End each episode with a clear call to action, or even better put it somewhere in the middle of your script/show rundown/format. Tell listeners exactly what you want them to do, focus on clarity.
Easy to say (and remember!) URLs help with this! Many people listen hands-free.
#podcasting
Easy to say (and remember!) URLs help with this! Many people listen hands-free.
#podcasting
November 17, 2025 at 8:02 PM
End each episode with a clear call to action, or even better put it somewhere in the middle of your script/show rundown/format. Tell listeners exactly what you want them to do, focus on clarity.
Easy to say (and remember!) URLs help with this! Many people listen hands-free.
#podcasting
Easy to say (and remember!) URLs help with this! Many people listen hands-free.
#podcasting
Reposted by Jen deHaan | StereoForest Podcasts
A strong hook in the first thirty seconds keeps people listening. Say what they will get from this episode up top... ie: what they'll learn, or if fiction, build some curiosity about the story ahead. This is especially true if you're also publishing to YouTube!
#podcasting
#podcasting
November 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
A strong hook in the first thirty seconds keeps people listening. Say what they will get from this episode up top... ie: what they'll learn, or if fiction, build some curiosity about the story ahead. This is especially true if you're also publishing to YouTube!
#podcasting
#podcasting
Plan three podcast episodes ahead, or even more if you can. Have episodes "in the bank" or scheduled ahead - the more, the better (unless you're doing timely news, of course). This gives you breathing room and reduces stress/burnout when life gets busy, or something unexpected comes up.
#podcasting
#podcasting
November 15, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Plan three podcast episodes ahead, or even more if you can. Have episodes "in the bank" or scheduled ahead - the more, the better (unless you're doing timely news, of course). This gives you breathing room and reduces stress/burnout when life gets busy, or something unexpected comes up.
#podcasting
#podcasting
It's pretty normal for your ten episodes will probably sound rough if you're new to making podcasts and going at it alone. This is normal. Yer learning! It's a new skill!
Keep going, make notes along the way, review progress after episode twenty.
#podcasters
Keep going, make notes along the way, review progress after episode twenty.
#podcasters
November 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
It's pretty normal for your ten episodes will probably sound rough if you're new to making podcasts and going at it alone. This is normal. Yer learning! It's a new skill!
Keep going, make notes along the way, review progress after episode twenty.
#podcasters
Keep going, make notes along the way, review progress after episode twenty.
#podcasters
Episode length should align with your content. It's not arbitrary, or something someone can just "pick" or reddit can answer. Some topics need ten minutes. Others need sixty. Maybe an interview needs more time than that!
#podcasting
#podcasting
November 13, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Episode length should align with your content. It's not arbitrary, or something someone can just "pick" or reddit can answer. Some topics need ten minutes. Others need sixty. Maybe an interview needs more time than that!
#podcasting
#podcasting
Consistency matters more than "perfect" (tho isn't the only important element of success!)
November 12, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Consistency matters more than "perfect" (tho isn't the only important element of success!)
Your podcast needs a clear purpose before you record episode one. Write down who you want to reach and what problem you solve for them.
The more specific the audience, the better (especially if you plan to distribute on YouTube, too).
#podcasting
The more specific the audience, the better (especially if you plan to distribute on YouTube, too).
#podcasting
November 11, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Your podcast needs a clear purpose before you record episode one. Write down who you want to reach and what problem you solve for them.
The more specific the audience, the better (especially if you plan to distribute on YouTube, too).
#podcasting
The more specific the audience, the better (especially if you plan to distribute on YouTube, too).
#podcasting
Reposted by Jen deHaan | StereoForest Podcasts
you don't have to put on blackface to get social media attention. you can simply develop mild depression, join a menswear forum, spend the next 15 years arguing about pants, and then weaponize the knowledge against your enemies on social media.
November 4, 2025 at 12:42 AM
you don't have to put on blackface to get social media attention. you can simply develop mild depression, join a menswear forum, spend the next 15 years arguing about pants, and then weaponize the knowledge against your enemies on social media.
Consistency wins. It's momentum. Five minutes of daily practice will take you further than five hours once a month. Small actions build up. It can really help not to break a streak.
November 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Consistency wins. It's momentum. Five minutes of daily practice will take you further than five hours once a month. Small actions build up. It can really help not to break a streak.
It's Halloween! So you might have a party... or if you're like me you're at home editing or listening to audio dramas. Want something on theme? Yeah? HELL YEAH!
This playlist by @madisonstandish.bsky.social has all spookytime eps
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ufAC60udqOkWZgCMQb5TS
#audiodramas
This playlist by @madisonstandish.bsky.social has all spookytime eps
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ufAC60udqOkWZgCMQb5TS
#audiodramas
Audio Drama Halloween Playlist
Playlist · Madison · 63 items · 127 saves
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October 31, 2025 at 5:31 PM
It's Halloween! So you might have a party... or if you're like me you're at home editing or listening to audio dramas. Want something on theme? Yeah? HELL YEAH!
This playlist by @madisonstandish.bsky.social has all spookytime eps
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ufAC60udqOkWZgCMQb5TS
#audiodramas
This playlist by @madisonstandish.bsky.social has all spookytime eps
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ufAC60udqOkWZgCMQb5TS
#audiodramas