Decide, Then Build: Talib Jasir on a Decade in Podcasting

Description: Talib Jasir, founder of the Afros and Audio Podcast Festival and the Vanguard Podcast Network, joins us to talk about nearly a decade of building in podcasting. His story starts with a love of radio drama and a habit of deciding to do something before he knows exactly how, and it has led to some firsts he didn’t even know about until recently.

We talk about his new platform for audio drama creators, where the line falls between a podcast and everything else, and why he believes independent creators hold more power in this industry than they realize. Key Topics: · Discovering audio drama as a modern creative medium · Starting before you have all the answers · Building a conference for and by Black independent podcasters · Taking a break after years of nonstop work · Audio drama as portfolio building for film and TV creatives · What makes a podcast in a video-first landscape · Why the future of podcasting depends on independent creators · Podcasting as a living record of who we are Featured Guest: · Talib Jasir - Founder of the Afros and Audio Podcast Festival, Vanguard Podcast Network, and Down the Road Media Notable Quotes: “I believe that we are, as podcasters, laying down a living record of who we are today.” (Talib Jasir) “I think we have an opportunity if only we know how powerful we are in this industry, because without our content, this industry can’t even move.” (Talib Jasir) Connect with our guest: · Talib: , , , and · Social: Talib Jasir and Afros and Audio Follow Could Be Pretty Cool: @couldbeprettycool | | couldbeprettycoolnews.substack.com Keywords: podcasting, audio drama, independent podcasters, Black podcasters, podcast industry, creator economy, scripted fiction, podcast festival, creative careers, storytelling Learn more about your ad choices.

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