Showmakers: your guide to brand podcasting

Showmakers: your guide to brand podcasting

Studio 1878

Episodes 40
Avg. Duration 8m
Activity Declining
Since May 2025
Latest Episode Mar 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
36%
Hosting
feeds.acast.com

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About This Podcast

Showmakers is your fast track to creating podcasts people actually love. In concise, actionable 10-minute episodes, host Ed Barker unpacks proven strategies for marketers, founders, business leaders, and creatives aiming to launch, scale, or fine-tune their podcast. No fluff, no filler - just expert insights on growth, formats, gear, distribution, monetization, and more. Showmakers is the podcast for ambitious creators who want real results, one idea at a time.

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Recent Episodes

S3E39 Podcast Growth Strategy: Levers That Actually Work

Mar 06, 2026 16m

In this episode, Ed Barker, founder of Studio 1878, examines why podcast growth is slower and more complicated than most people expect.Audio podcasts compound gradually because discovery is…

S3E38 Podcast Growth Strategy: The Three Tier Framework

Mar 04, 2026 15m

In this episode, Ed Barker, founder of Studio 1878, opens a five-episode series on podcast distribution and growth by challenging the assumption that being available everywhere is the right…

S3E37 Show Design Series: Integrating Audio and Video in Show Production

Jan 13, 2026 14m

In this final episode of the series on show design, Ed Barker, founder of Studio 1878, tackles the challenge of producing content for audio and video at the same time.Simply filming a podcast is…

S3E36 Show Design Series: Podcast Production Budgets

Jan 06, 2026 15m

In this episode, Ed Barker, founder of Studio 1878, makes the case for treating production budgets as a strategic decision rather than an afterthought.The episode breaks down the components that make…

S3E35 Show Design Series: Mastering Podcast Structure

Dec 30, 2025 15m

In this episode, Ed Barker, founder of Studio 1878, examines why episode structure matters more than most podcast hosts realise.Topics and guests tend to get the attention, but listeners are really…

S3E34 Show Design Series: Podcast Formats as a Strategic Choice

Dec 23, 2025 15m

In this episode, Ed Barker, founder of Studio 1878, argues that choosing a podcast format is a strategic decision, not a creative one.Format determines how much work a show generates every week, and…

S3E33 Show Design Series: Designing a Podcast as a Show

Dec 17, 2025 10m

In this episode, Ed Barker, founder of Studio 1878, sets out why designing a show and simply producing a podcast are two very different things.A well-designed show has a clear, repeatable idea at its…

S2E32 Podcast Analytics Series: Future of Podcast Analytics

Nov 26, 2025 10m

Future Podcast MeasurementIn the final episode of the Showmakers analytics series, Ed Barker from Studio 1878 explores the future of podcast measurement. He discusses the limitations of current…

S2E31 Podcast Analytics Series: Building a Lasting Measurement System

Nov 19, 2025 9m

Building a Lasting Podcast Measurement SystemIn the final episode of Showmakers’ analytics series, Ed Barker of Studio 1878 discusses how to create a measurement system that endures leadership…

S2E30 Podcast Analytics Series: Balancing ROI and Creativity in Brand Podcasts

Nov 12, 2025 11m

In this episode of the analytics series, Ed Barker, founder of Studio 1878, takes on the question that haunts almost every branded podcast project before a single episode is recorded: how do you…

S2E29 Podcast Analytics Series: From Dashboards to Decisions

Nov 08, 2025 8m

In this episode of the analytics series, Ed Barker, founder of Studio 1878, works through the gap between having podcast data and knowing what to do with it.Charts and dashboards are only useful if…

S2E28 Podcast Analytics: Setting Goals That Align

Nov 01, 2025 11m

In this opening episode of the analytics series, Ed Barker, founder of Studio 1878, starts with the question most brand podcast projects never answer properly: what does success actually look…

S2E27 Podcast Analytics: The Metrics That Matter

Oct 24, 2025 9m

In this episode, Ed Barker, founder of Studio 1878, tackles the moment every marketer dreads: being asked how the podcast is performing and not having a confident answer.Downloads and chart rankings…

S2E26 Building Listener Loyalty in Brand Podcasts

Oct 15, 2025 7m

Building Listener Loyalty in Brand PodcastsIn this episode of Showmakers, Ed Barker from Studio 1878 discusses the importance of building deep engagement and loyalty in branded podcasts rather than…

S2E25 Podcast Distribution - a Starter Guide

Oct 08, 2025 6m

Redefining Podcast Distribution: Building Reach and ReputationIn this episode of Showmakers, Ed Barker from Studio 1878 emphasizes the importance of effective podcast distribution. He explains that…

S2E24 Editing as the Heartbeat of Brand Storytelling

Oct 01, 2025 5m

From Raw Talk to Brand NarrativeIn this episode of Showmakers, Ed Barker from Studio 1878 explores the crucial role of editing in corporate podcasting. Rather than just trimming and adding music,…

S2E23 Keeping Your Solo Podcast Energy High

Sep 24, 2025 6m

Keeping Your Solo Podcast Energy HighIn this episode of Showmakers, Ed Barker from Studio 1878 shares practical tips on maintaining high energy levels while recording solo podcast episodes. Ed…

S2E22 How to Make Storytelling a Habit

Sep 17, 2025 7m

How to Make Storytelling a Habit: Enhancing Your Podcast ConsistentlyIn the final episode of Showmakers' five-part miniseries on storytelling, Ed Barker from Studio 1878 explores the importance of…

S2E21 Shaping Stories Through Editing

Sep 10, 2025 7m

Shaping Stories Through Editing: Techniques for Narrative PodcastingIn this episode of Showmakers, Ed Barker from Studio 1878 explores the art of editing and highlights the importance of narrative…

S2E20 Listening for Key Moments in Your Podcast Recording

Sep 05, 2025 8m

Mastering Storytelling: Listening for Key Moments in Your PodcastIn this episode of Showmakers, Ed Barker from Studio 1878 dives into the essentials of recording for storytelling in podcasts. He…

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