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Martin "Marv" Quibell

New podcast where podcast addict Martin Quibell talks to different podcasters each week about their different shows.

Pods Like Us

189 Totally Rad Christmas (nostalgia, eighties, nineties, film, television, music, pop culture)

Marv chats with Ella Gale, the creator and director of the audio drama Candy Claus Private Eye. Candy is the illegitimate daughter of Santa Claus, who is a private eye. While being a private eye in the big world, she is approached by the elf Minty, about the potential murder of an elf, which forces her to return to the North Pole, in order to solve the crime. In the process of this she comes across characters such as Dr Claus (otherwise known as Mrs Claus), the Sugar Plum Fairy, Tinfoil, Santa Blob, and many more characters. 

This is the final official episode of season eight. There will be special episodes between now and season nine, which will be coming in February on 2025. 

I wish everyone a wonderful holiday season. Take care.

190 Pods Like Us meets Candy Claus Private Eye (Christmas, Audio Drama, Humour, Dark Comedy, Festive, Fun)

In this bonus between seasons episode, Marv is joined by his friends Kev Brown (The Tom Petty Project/Seaside Pod Review/Ultimate Catalogue Clash), Mike Lord (Tabletop Genesis), Jason Barnard (The Strange Brew Podcast), and Stephen Nicholson (Trimming The Musical Fact/Trimming The Movie Fat), to discuss the festive season, as well as their five must hear songs for the season. This may or may not include Iron Maiden, The Pogues, Greg Lake, Paul McCartney, Rage Against The Machine, and others that get mentioned. Enjoy, and have a very merry Christmas.

2024 Christmas Music Group Chat

Marv is joined by his friends Joey and Jimmy from the podcast The Long Road Home Alone, and Robert Stewart from the Stew World Order podcast to discuss their favourite Christmas films. Expect a discussion that encompasses warmth, heart, family, joy, and kill counts.

Christmas Films Group Chat 2024

Marv chats with JP, the curator of the Spanish Language newsletter Tropical Podcasting. They talk about JP's own history with podcasts, the variety of podcasts out there, the importance of creating media for all languages, and so much more.

https://www.tropicalpodcasting.com/

https://www.patreon.com/podslikeus/

https://linktr.ee/marvsmooth

Pods Like Us meets Tropical Podcasting - Spanish language podcasting news source, and the importance of variety

Benjamin Field, a pioneer in AI and deep fake technology, discusses his transition from traditional TV and film to creating an AI version of Michael Parkinson for the podcast "Virtually Parkinson." Field explains the ethical considerations and technical challenges of using AI in media, including the development of the software "Squawk." He highlights the unique aspects of AI interviews, such as guests providing more detailed responses due to the three-second delay. Field also emphasizes the importance of transparency and continuous improvement, noting that feedback from guests like Monty Don has significantly influenced the AI's evolution.

Pods Like Us meets Virtually Parkinson producer Benjamin Field - Artificial Intelligence in the Media, Interviews by AI, and exploring humanity through AI

Marv chats with Claire Waite Brown about the show Podcasting 2.0, where Claire tries to make sense of the changes taking place in the world of podcasting, and where we could go in the future.

They discuss Claire's history in the world of podcasting, starting with her show Creativity Found, which Marv calls "comfortable listening", as well as bigging up a variety of names that they both respect in the industry.

This is a must listen episode, where Claire explains things in layman's terms, and answers questions sent in by listeners. 

https://www.creativityfound.co.uk/

https://www.patreon.com/podslikeus

https://www.linktr.ee/podslikeus/

Pods Like Us meets Claire Waite Brown - Podcasting 2.0, the future of podcasting, do what you love, positivity, creativity

WARNING - This episode was fraught with technical issues, and has been compiled from three different recordings on different mediums! 

Exploring the World of Audio Drama with Jamie from Goblin Booth Productions

In this episode of Pods Like Us, host Martin Quibell, aka Marv, sits down with Jamie from Goblin Booth Productions to discuss their audio drama show 'Route 6.6'.

Jamie shares insights on the show's premise of a workplace comedy set in an alien truck stop, the development of its unique characters, and the inspiration behind the project. They delve into the production process, including writing, voice casting, sound effects, and the collaborative efforts of the team. Jamie also reflects on their passion for mid-century sci-fi and gives advice to aspiring writers and podcasters.

Tune in to discover the intriguing behind-the-scenes stories of creating an engaging sci-fi audio drama.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:57 Discussing 'Root 6' Show
02:15 Story Arcs and Character Development
03:09 Writing Process and Challenges
08:01 Voice Casting and Production Insights
15:44 Sound Effects and Foley Work
17:15 Promotion and Audience Engagement
21:19 Sci-Fi Inspirations and Personal Influences
33:58 Advice for Writers and Podcasters
37:00 Favorite Podcasts and Conclusion

https://www.goblinboothproductions.com/

https://www.themarvzone.org/

https://marvsmidlifemeanderings.blogspot.com/

https:/www.patreon.com/podslikeus/

Pods Like Us meets Route 6.6 - creating audio drama, comedy, voices, science fiction, creating aliens, and more

In this episode of Pods Like Us, host Marv chats with Arielle Nissenblatt, an influential figure in the podcasting world. Arielle shares her journey from being an avid podcast listener in 2014 to becoming the Director of Community and Content for Orderly and Squadcast FM, a Board of Governors member for the Podcast Academy, and a presenter of several popular podcasts. Arielle discusses her experiences curating content with the Earbud Podcast Collective, her strategies to adapt to evolving listener habits, and the importance of engaging with podcast communities.

Tune in for insights on the growth and monetization trends in the podcast industry and valuable advice for new creators to market their content effectively. 

Listeners can also expect tips on podcast necessities and Ariel’s personal podcast 
recommendations. 

00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview 
02:10 Arielle's Early Podcasting Journey 
05:13 Transition to Podcast Industry Professional 
06:46 Creating Earbuds Podcast Collective 
10:27 Becoming a Podcast Presenter 
16:05 Listener Questions and Insights 
18:26 Podcasting Trends and Advice 
28:35 Arielle's Podcast Recommendations 
31:07 Conclusion and Contact Information

Pods Like Us meets Arielle Nisenblatt - Breaking into the Podcast Industry: From Listener to Leader

Marv speaks with Brandon about the show Breswtilled, where Brandon suggests drinks that would be good accompaniments for different television programmes and films, basing it on different aspects of those forms of media.

Listen to Brewstilled - https://podfollow.com/1559438198

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