🔌The Power of ChatGPT Plugins: A Tutorial

17 Aug 🔌The Power of ChatGPT Plugins: A Tutorial

👋Hey there Podcaster!

I was pretty busy last week, but I was lucky to be a guest on a few podcasts and I can’t wait to share those episodes here when they are published!

I’m also loving the new themed-format of our Clubhouse weekday rooms as well: Monday Mind-set & Motivation, Tech Tuesdays, Wednesday News, Thoughtful Thursdays, and Friday Spins & Wins. Listen to some replays or join us live Mon-Fri 7-8am EST. Want to listen on your laptop instead of your phone? Download the Clubdeck app. We’re seeing some friendly new faces pop into the room and up on stage sharing their experiences, come connect!

I’ll be at Podcast Movement in Denver, Colorado Aug 21-24. If you’re coming, reply and let me know so we can connect face-to-face. Since I will be out of town, Empowered Podcasting also needs volunteers to help run the Clubhouse rooms that week! Ever wanted to try to run your own podcasting room or participate in a panel discussion on a podcast topic? Now is your chance to practice and hone your skills while sharing some knowledge and connecting with fellow podcasters! Reply and let me know if you are available.

🔌The Power of ChatGPT Plugins: A Tutorial

Ever felt like you’re just scratching the surface with ChatGPT? Well, Nick Nalbach, co-founder of NextGen Podcaster created this gem of a video that’s all about the magic of ChatGPT plugins.

Plugins are third-party applications that can be used to enhance your interaction with ChatGPT. Discover how they can revolutionize your content creation process from scanning URLs to analyzing data and reviewing videos. Nick will show you the best plugins to use and how to do it!

The video is also a sneak peek into what we do in the NextGen Podcaster community, where we learn together how AI is reshaping the podcasting landscape.

⏩Don’t miss out on this opportunity to elevate your ChatGPT and content creation journey. Dive in and discover the magic for yourself. Catch the full video here. 🎧

❗Remember to subscribe to the NextGen Podcaster YouTube channel as well, we’ll have plenty of more helpful and free content to share!

❓Have a question about chatGPT? Just drop it in the YouTube comments and we’ll respond!

🫵Want to dive even deeper into AI? Come join us! https://nextgenpodcaster.com/

❣️The Heart of a Podcast

Last week in Clubhouse on “Thoughtful Thursday”, we discussed the heart of a podcast. What lies at the heart of a successful podcast? We agreed that it’s the emotional connection between the podcaster and the audience. It’s the emotional ties, created through genuine storytelling and shared experiences, that make podcasts truly impactful. 

Here are a couple examples to get to the heart of your podcast:

❣️It’s important to treat your audience like your friends. Share personal stories and experiences to create a more intimate connection. 

❣️There is a lot of significance within the details of storytelling. Even the most minor details really emphasize the humanity within the story and can evoke strong emotions and images in the audience’s mind. For example, setting up a scene by describing the time of day, the weather, or even the ambient sounds can paint a vivid picture in the listener’s mind, enhancing the emotional connection.

🎧Take a listen to the room replay here, and catch all the additional details we discussed! The conversations we have on Clubhouse could spark some actionable inspiration for your podcast. Check it out! It’s a great way to start your podcasting day!

🎒Pod-Story: Back to School with The Self-Driven Child

This week to celebrate National Back-to-School month, we are bringing you another awesome Pod-Story.  This time from Ned Johnson, the host of The Self-Driven Child. Ned’s podcast is full of great conversations about kids, parenting, and education. Read on to learn more about Ned and his mission. Don’t forget to tune in to Ned’s podcast or visit his website to learn more. You can also connect with him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.

Can you tell me how you got the idea to start your podcast?

We love talking with kids, parents, and educators. Through writing our books The Self-Driven Child and What Do You Say?, we learned a lot and get to share a lot.  There are ALWAYS new things to learn and discuss.  Most of all, I love the conversations I get to have with parenting and education experts.

How have you or your podcast changed since you started it?

I reckon I have gotten more comfortable. For me, podcasting is always stressful but also exciting. We know that we experience stress when we are at the limits of our abilities, so I’d like to think I am growing!

What do you love most about podcasting?

I LOVE hearing what people think and learning from those who are really expert in their fields, whose expertise helps me and helps listeners. There is so much you can learn in conversation that may not come alive in, say, a book.

What kind of hurdles have you come across while podcasting?

Oh, EVERYTHING technical! If not for help from Marc and the Ironick team, I’d likely be using tins cans connected by string!

Has anything surprising or amazing come out of your podcasting experience that you didn’t expect?

I made Julie Lythcott-Haims cry.  In a good way! A question I asked led her to tell the MOST beautiful story about her mom. Julie is incredible, and I loved our conversation.

Do you have a favorite episode that means a lot to you?

Whichever one I am doing at the moment? I guess more than a favorite episode are favorite moments. I love making connections between the conversations I am having now and ones I’ve had before. The interview with Jennie Wallace about her new book brought up Lisa Damour, Jess Lahey, Michelle Borba, Tina Payne Bryson, and I forgot who else. All people whose work I so respect and from whom I have learned so much.

I also love when I can surprise someone or when together we kind of make something new.  In talking with Michaeleen Doucleff (who is a delight, btw!) about her book, she remarked that, “No one has ever asked me that before!” I felt like I had earned an A!

As a fellow podcaster, what’s one piece of advice that you would give to someone who is just starting or thinking about starting a podcast?

Curiosity.  Only do a podcast about something that interests you. You’ll have more fun, and you’ll make a better podcast by asking better questions. Most of all listeners can HEAR yur interest, whether you care. 

How has Marc’s advice or guidance assisted or impacted you on your podcast journey?

In addition to helping me figuratively untangle myself technologically, he was kind enough to offer advice.  When I asked him what he would suggest, he said, “Well, since you asked, you might slow down a touch.”  Good advice. I’m usually pretty enthusiastic and can get going quite a bit. So, I guess Marc has helped me slow down on my journey. 

Anything else you would like to add?

I’m grateful for the folks who share some of my interests: what makes kids tick, how parents can help, what might we do when we stumble, how can we love, support, and trust our kids. It’s all so good!

I’m so grateful to be connected with you and a part of your podcast journey.

All My Best,

👋Marc Ronick

This content was composed with assistance from OpenAI