040 VIC Podcasters Turns One *technically* 🥳
Yes! VIC Podcasters marks one year (kinda) of community, connection, and creative podcasting wins with a joyful look back (and a cheeky look forward). Listen to find out more.
Ideas Discussed This Episode + Episode Timecodes:
00:00 - Singing happy birthday and the one-year milestone
01:00 - How Geelong Podcasters grew into VIC Podcasters
02:00 - Facebook and LinkedIn groups, workshops, and community collabs
04:00 - What’s next: power user workshops, podcast audits, and guest spot perks
05:00 - Celebrating your wins, sharing stories, and joining the groups
06:04 - Toasting to year two and what’s coming up next
VIC Podcasters Turns One *technically* 🥳
We’re celebrating one year of VIC Podcasters (sort-of) with gratitude, highlights, and a glimpse at what’s next. From tech hiccups to top episodes, it's all about how far we’ve come together. Find out more in our episode and these shownotes.
One year in (kinda) and the VIC Podcasters community has become a hub for collaboration, laughs, and learning 🥰 From casual hobbyists to seasoned pros, the podcasting journey is rarely a solo act, and this episode celebrates everyone who’s hopped on the mic (or in the inbox) to grow this community. Whether you joined for the Q&A sessions, the chance to swap guests, or just to hear someone else admit they also forget to hit record, we see you. And we thank-you.
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The reason we allude to the “kinda” one year mark is because we started VIC Podcasters, originally as Geelong Podcasters back in 2019. But we took a break from running events and promoting the group due to the 2020 pandemic and lock-downs. We started it all up again in 2024 sooooo… Let’s call it a one year birthday shall we 😅
We highlight our biggest hits. Including top downloaded episodes and chaotic Q&As, alongside the behind-the-scenes effort that goes into creating a space where Victorian podcasters can genuinely connect. The workshops, the grant shares, the community wins, they’ve all added up to something bigger than the sum of its episodes.
Looking ahead, VIC Podcasters is gearing up for deeper dives and richer resources. 🤞 That means new perks for our members, power user workshops, and even a sneaky festival appearance on the horizon. If you’ve been thinking of taking the next step in your podcasting life, whether that’s refining your message or finally asking that nerdy audio question. This is your sign! 🤘 Let’s work together on levelling up your show with me, Zoë Wood, your go-to Video Confidence Coach. 🎙️✨
TIME FOR A QUICK QUIZ 🤓
What was VIC Podcasters originally called?
A) Vic Cast Club
B) Geelong Podcasters
C) Mic Friends
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Answer: B) Geelong Podcasters - The host is based in Geelong so it made sense at the time. But our members needed more so we did grow 😁
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Happy birthday to us! Happy birthday to us! We turned one years old! Happy birthday to us! You're listening to the VicPodcasters podcast, your bite-sized slice of podcasting know-how. We're here to connect Victorian podcasters. Whether you're just starting, seasoned pro, or stuck in the one day I will phase, stop dreaming and dive in.
Join our email list, or hop onto our Facebook and LinkedIn groups for updates, resources, and a supportive community. Because podcasting is better when we do it together. VicPodcasters is proudly produced on Wadawurrung land.
Yes, this is a time for celebration. It has been one year since we've rekindled, or we turned into VicPodcasters. I want to thank you, loyal listener, if you've only listened to one or you've listened to all our podcast episodes.
Thank you so much. It's been one whole year of podcasting community, and probably a few tech hiccups in the meantime. I want to have a big old thank you from everyone who is garage recorders to studio stars.
You're all part of this ride together, and I thank everyone who is on the Facebook, LinkedIn, and email newsletters for being with us as we grow the VicPodcasters. My reason why I started the VicPodcasters, initially it was called Geelong Podcasters, because as you can imagine I'm down here in Geelong, and it's now VicPodcasters because I was getting so much interest from people outside of the Geelong and Bellarine community, because podcasting doesn't need to be a solo mission. Even though it may feel like it, you need support every single stage of the way.
And also wanted an opportunity just to have a community with other like-minded people, like of people who are both hobbyist pros and the one-day dreamers. Everyone matters when it comes to podcasting and building a podcast. Looking back on what we've built, we've a five-minute podcast that has been releasing every single week that contains quick tips, updates, and maybe some bad jokes from me.
You're welcome. But also some useful guides and checklists to be able to help you on your podcasting journey. The Facebook and LinkedIn groups have been collab central.
People have been having guest swaps, ad shares, and friendship galore when it comes to podcasting, and I want to thank everyone for your support in that. We also have been running a few workshops and Q&As and making sure that we share the grants that we find available for everyone who is in Victoria who's interested in maybe getting some money from their podcasting. We're not all just pretty mics, we're also bringing resources.
And we also have a Geelong Small Business Festival spot later on this year. So we can't share too many details right just yet, but we're going to make sure that we do so. So make sure you stick around for that.
Just pausing your podcasting experience to let you know that I run a business called The Video Confidence Coach, which emboldens women and non-binary superstars with killer video marketing strategies, empowering them to show up, stand out, and smash their goals. If this sounds like you, reach out to me in the show notes below. So looking back, we had a lot of top downloads of the podcast, How Not to Forget to Record, still iconic, still relatable.
We had our first Q&A, which is a little chaotic, but wildly helpful. And we made sure to cover all our grant alerts this year to get that money flowing for you and and your podcasting needs. As the group grows and evolves, I want to thank everyone for their help.
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And of course, everything is going to keep getting better and better. So what is next for us? So we're going to be looking into some power user workshops eventually. What I mean by power users are these people who are podcasting either for a while or are semi-professional.
And at the moment, we've been doing a lot of beginning stuff, which is fine. And if you are a beginner podcast, everyone starts out somewhere. But eventually, we want to be able to get into like nerd out niche sessions and deep vibes, deep dives, and some advanced skills.
So we're going to be providing those as they come up throughout the year. We'll also provide some new member perks. So maybe some lottery guest spots or some mini podcast audits.
We also want to provide that in the future. And we want to be able to have more voices and more vibes. So we want to hear more from you, from your wins, from your questions, maybe your face in our next Q&A session.
What you can do to celebrate with us on our first year is to post your wins. Make sure you tag us, hashtag VicPodcasters, and share what the year has done so far for you. And say, for example, if you don't want to do that outside of the group, you're always happy to do it inside the group.
And of course, if you are not already part of the groups, make sure you join us on LinkedIn. Yes, LinkedIn has groups. And our Facebook group.
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So make sure you get on it. And for any grant alerts, updates, things that aren't able to be, you know, loved by the algorithm, we always put them first and foremost in our emailing list. So if you are interested in any of that ways of monetising your podcast or getting that juicy gossip, make sure you get those exclusive goodies at vcc.training slash vic dash podcasters.
So raising your glass, here's to year two, bigger, bolder, and maybe even a less mic feedback. To always keep showing up with your voice, your story, and your community. Don't keep it on mute.
Podcasting doesn't have to be a solo gig. Let's go to year two, baby. That's it for this week's episode.
Tune in next week for more tips, updates, and the occasional pun. Good ideas buzzing? Excellent. Head to the show notes in this episode for details that you'll need to dive deeper into Victoria's podcasting community.
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Vic podcasters would like to acknowledge and pay our respects to the Wadawurrung people of the Kulin Nation, the traditional custodians of the land on which we work, live and play. We pay our respects to our elders past and present. We stand with the traditional custodians in these lands in working towards a more equal future.
Always was, always will be Aboriginal land. And hey, don't forget, podcasting is better with mates.
The above episode description and transcript were generated with human knowledge + ai.
Photograph of 4 members of VIC Podcasters who met up in Geelong.
Who are VIC Podcasters?
VIC Podcasters—where Victorian podcasters connect, collaborate, and grow!
Podcasting doesn’t have to be a solo gig, and that’s why VIC Podcasters exists. Whether you're a seasoned pro, a hobbyist, or still planning your first episode, our community is here to support you. Join us for free on Facebook, LinkedIn, and our mailing list for exclusive opportunities, industry updates, and a place to swap ideas with fellow podcasters.
VIC Podcasters opens up opportunities to collaborate with fellow podcasters.
As a member, you get access to:
🎙️ VIC Podcasters Podcast – A 5-minute weekly show packed with quick tips & updates.
💬 Q&A Sessions – Ask questions, get answers, and learn from the best.
🤝 Collaboration Opportunities – Find guests, share behind-the-scenes insights, and explore ad & production partnerships.
📰 Podcast Industry News & Events – Stay in the loop with Victorian podcasting updates.
Be more in the know about podcasting in Australia and the world with our regular Q & A sessions and member workshops.
💰 Grant & Funding Alerts – Be the first to hear about VIC-wide podcasting grants.
Want in? Sign up at vcc.training/vic-podcasters and start connecting today!
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