Podmasters Conclave https://podmasters-conclave.simplecast.com en HT Smartcast Welcome to the PodMasters Awards, India's first-ever celebration of outstanding podcasters! This event is all about honoring the creators who bring amazing stories, news, entertainment, and insights to life through audio and video. Join us for an unforgettable evening where we recognize the voices and talents that have shaped the Indian podcasting world. Whether you’re a seasoned podcaster or a fan, this is your chance to be part of a groundbreaking event! https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/ea4c0bc4-e883-11ef-b679-ebe77f0bb362/image/cd063824c661dcfb94d3dd0f30050d74.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Podmasters Conclave https://podmasters-conclave.simplecast.com no episodic HT Smartcast Originals Welcome to the PodMasters Awards, India's first-ever celebration of outstanding podcasters! This event is all about honoring the creators who bring amazing stories, news, entertainment, and insights to life through audio and video. Join us for an unforgettable evening where we recognize the voices and talents that have shaped the Indian podcasting world. Whether you’re a seasoned podcaster or a fan, this is your chance to be part of a groundbreaking event! HT Smartcast podcasts@hindustantimes.com Storytelling Can Break All Formats In this powerful talk, Roshan Abbas - Founder of ‪@KommuneIndia‬ gets brutally honest about the creator economy, building your personal brand, and the reality behind passion vs. paychecks. From podcasting, LinkedIn growth, to mastering storytelling, he shares real examples, failures, learnings, and hard truths. He talks about: 1. Why not to sell out and how to build value 2. The power of having your own “billboard” across platforms 3. Personal branding across LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube 4. How culture marketing changed his business 5. Lessons from ‪@ZakirKhan‬ Imtiaz Ali, Ankur Tewari and more 6. Building content that lasts, not just viral reels 7. How failures and experiments lead to breakthroughs 8. The importance of having your own creative & commercial mix 9. Why your network is your net worth This one session is a must-watch from Podmasters 2025, if you're a podcaster, content creator, storyteller or just figuring out how to navigate the ever-changing digital world. Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:17:00 -0000 full HT Smartcast Originals In this powerful talk, Roshan Abbas - Founder of ‪@KommuneIndia‬ gets brutally honest about the creator economy, building your personal brand, and the reality behind passion vs. paychecks. From podcasting, LinkedIn growth, to mastering storytelling, he shares real examples, failures, learnings, and hard truths. He talks about: 1. Why not to sell out and how to build value 2. The power of having your own “billboard” across platforms 3. Personal branding across LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube 4. How culture marketing changed his business 5. Lessons from ‪@ZakirKhan‬ Imtiaz Ali, Ankur Tewari and more 6. Building content that lasts, not just viral reels 7. How failures and experiments lead to breakthroughs 8. The importance of having your own creative & commercial mix 9. Why your network is your net worth This one session is a must-watch from Podmasters 2025, if you're a podcaster, content creator, storyteller or just figuring out how to navigate the ever-changing digital world. In this powerful talk, Roshan Abbas - Founder of ‪@KommuneIndia‬ gets brutally honest about the creator economy, building your personal brand, and the reality behind passion vs. paychecks. From podcasting, LinkedIn growth, to mastering storytelling, he shares real examples, failures, learnings, and hard truths. He talks about: 1. Why not to sell out and how to build value 2. The power of having your own “billboard” across platforms 3. Personal branding across LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube 4. How culture marketing changed his business 5. Lessons from ‪@ZakirKhan‬ Imtiaz Ali, Ankur Tewari and more 6. Building content that lasts, not just viral reels 7. How failures and experiments lead to breakthroughs 8. The importance of having your own creative & commercial mix 9. Why your network is your net worth This one session is a must-watch from Podmasters 2025, if you're a podcaster, content creator, storyteller or just figuring out how to navigate the ever-changing digital world.

]]> 1815 no Podcast Bros Vs PR Pros What happens when podcast creators and PR professionals share the same stage? Sparks fly, insights flow, and real talk takes over. In this engaging panel, Neha Mathews (@WeAreYuvaa), Deepak Parekh (The Chill Hour), Prasid Banerjee (Adfactors @adfactorspr1912), and Atul Sharma (Ruderfinn @ruderfinn5271), moderated by Aleena Gandhi (Social Media Dissect), explore how podcasts are bringing back the fun in storytelling, the delicate balance between brand control and authenticity, and what it truly means to be a creator in today’s media landscape. Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:45:00 -0000 full HT Smartcast Originals What happens when podcast creators and PR professionals share the same stage? Sparks fly, insights flow, and real talk takes over. In this engaging panel, Neha Mathews (@WeAreYuvaa), Deepak Parekh (The Chill Hour), Prasid Banerjee (Adfactors @adfactorspr1912), and Atul Sharma (Ruderfinn @ruderfinn5271), moderated by Aleena Gandhi (Social Media Dissect), explore how podcasts are bringing back the fun in storytelling, the delicate balance between brand control and authenticity, and what it truly means to be a creator in today’s media landscape. What happens when podcast creators and PR professionals share the same stage? Sparks fly, insights flow, and real talk takes over. In this engaging panel, Neha Mathews (@WeAreYuvaa), Deepak Parekh (The Chill Hour), Prasid Banerjee (Adfactors @adfactorspr1912), and Atul Sharma (Ruderfinn @ruderfinn5271), moderated by Aleena Gandhi (Social Media Dissect), explore how podcasts are bringing back the fun in storytelling, the delicate balance between brand control and authenticity, and what it truly means to be a creator in today’s media landscape.


]]> 2230 India's New Age Fiction Storytelling At Podmasters 2025, host MantraMugdh brings together a stellar panel — Ranjeet Pratap Singh (Pratilipi FM), Unni Narayan (Spotify India), Vrajesh Hirjee (actor & voice artist), and Divay Agarwal (Khooni Monday) — to explore how fiction is being reinvented in the age of podcasts. From the shift of storytelling from page to mic, to the power of nostalgia, comics, and regional languages, the conversation dives into the rise of multilingual audio formats, the nuances between fiction podcasts and audio dramas, and the creative process behind building immersive sound-based worlds. Whether you're a writer, podcaster, actor, or just someone who loves a good story, this episode will change the way you listen. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 08:23:00 -0000 full HT Smartcast Originals At Podmasters 2025, host MantraMugdh brings together a stellar panel — Ranjeet Pratap Singh (Pratilipi FM), Unni Narayan (Spotify India), Vrajesh Hirjee (actor & voice artist), and Divay Agarwal (Khooni Monday) — to explore how fiction is being reinvented in the age of podcasts. From the shift of storytelling from page to mic, to the power of nostalgia, comics, and regional languages, the conversation dives into the rise of multilingual audio formats, the nuances between fiction podcasts and audio dramas, and the creative process behind building immersive sound-based worlds. Whether you're a writer, podcaster, actor, or just someone who loves a good story, this episode will change the way you listen. At Podmasters 2025, host MantraMugdh brings together a stellar panel — Ranjeet Pratap Singh (Pratilipi FM), Unni Narayan (Spotify India), Vrajesh Hirjee (actor & voice artist), and Divay Agarwal (Khooni Monday) — to explore how fiction is being reinvented in the age of podcasts. From the shift of storytelling from page to mic, to the power of nostalgia, comics, and regional languages, the conversation dives into the rise of multilingual audio formats, the nuances between fiction podcasts and audio dramas, and the creative process behind building immersive sound-based worlds. Whether you're a writer, podcaster, actor, or just someone who loves a good story, this episode will change the way you listen.

]]> 1809 Podcasting x The Creator Economy Step into the soundscape where creativity meets career potential! This isn’t your typical counselling session—this is a creative confession. In this power-packed panel, we dive into how podcasting has transformed from a niche hobby into a thriving career path within the booming creator economy. 🎧 From bedroom banter to boardroom brand deals—podcasting is evolving fast, and this session decodes how. Moderated by a voice that knows the pulse of pop culture, this panel brings together pioneers and storytellers who’ve turned their mics into movements. They break down the rise of podcasting as a serious profession, its role in shaping communities, and the business of building audio-first brands. Whether you're a curious creator, an aspiring host, or just exploring new career paths, this session will help you hear the future—loud and clear. Let’s hit play on a whole new audio adventure! 🎧✨ Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:49:00 -0000 full HT Smartcast Originals Step into the soundscape where creativity meets career potential! This isn’t your typical counselling session—this is a creative confession. In this power-packed panel, we dive into how podcasting has transformed from a niche hobby into a thriving career path within the booming creator economy. 🎧 From bedroom banter to boardroom brand deals—podcasting is evolving fast, and this session decodes how. Moderated by a voice that knows the pulse of pop culture, this panel brings together pioneers and storytellers who’ve turned their mics into movements. They break down the rise of podcasting as a serious profession, its role in shaping communities, and the business of building audio-first brands. Whether you're a curious creator, an aspiring host, or just exploring new career paths, this session will help you hear the future—loud and clear. Let’s hit play on a whole new audio adventure! 🎧✨ Step into the soundscape where creativity meets career potential! This isn’t your typical counselling session—this is a creative confession. In this power-packed panel, we dive into how podcasting has transformed from a niche hobby into a thriving career path within the booming creator economy.

🎧 From bedroom banter to boardroom brand deals—podcasting is evolving fast, and this session decodes how.

Moderated by a voice that knows the pulse of pop culture, this panel brings together pioneers and storytellers who’ve turned their mics into movements. They break down the rise of podcasting as a serious profession, its role in shaping communities, and the business of building audio-first brands.

Whether you're a curious creator, an aspiring host, or just exploring new career paths, this session will help you hear the future—loud and clear.

Let’s hit play on a whole new audio adventure! 🎧✨


]]> 2258 no What if you could clone yourself and keep creating forever? At Podmasters 2025, ‪@SherrinVargheseofficial‬ the brain behind ‪@thecircuitindia‬ takes us deep into the world of AI-powered content creation. From virtual avatars to voice clones and automated edits, he shares how creators today can scale their presence using tools like Midjourney, ChatGPT, Topaz AI, and more. 🎤 Think podcasting with zero retakes 📹 Shooting in a bedroom, producing like a studio 🧠 Letting AI handle the grunt work so you can stay creative This isn't the future. It's already happening. And no, this is one AI period you won’t want to skip. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 07:30:00 -0000 full HT Smartcast Originals At Podmasters 2025, ‪@SherrinVargheseofficial‬ the brain behind ‪@thecircuitindia‬ takes us deep into the world of AI-powered content creation. From virtual avatars to voice clones and automated edits, he shares how creators today can scale their presence using tools like Midjourney, ChatGPT, Topaz AI, and more. 🎤 Think podcasting with zero retakes 📹 Shooting in a bedroom, producing like a studio 🧠 Letting AI handle the grunt work so you can stay creative This isn't the future. It's already happening. And no, this is one AI period you won’t want to skip. At Podmasters 2025, ‪@SherrinVargheseofficial‬ the brain behind ‪@thecircuitindia‬ takes us deep into the world of AI-powered content creation. From virtual avatars to voice clones and automated edits, he shares how creators today can scale their presence using tools like Midjourney, ChatGPT, Topaz AI, and more. 🎤 Think podcasting with zero retakes 📹 Shooting in a bedroom, producing like a studio 🧠 Letting AI handle the grunt work so you can stay creative This isn't the future. It's already happening. And no, this is one AI period you won’t want to skip.

]]> 2646 no In Brightest Day, In Blackest Night - Monetize Your Podcast https://podmasters-conclave.simplecast.com/episodes/in-brightest-day-in-blackest-night-monetize-your-podcast-hTpYg0CY Monetizing your podcast—that’s the dream, right? Turning those late-night recording sessions and endless editing marathons into cold, hard cash. The podcast advertising market is projected to hit over $1 billion this year. That’s a lot of zeroes. But how do you tap into this growing pie? From sponsorship deals and branded content to listener subscriptions and crowdfunding, the revenue-generating avenues are evolving. Yet, cracking the code requires creativity, strategy, and a deep understanding of the audience. Today, we’re diving into the future of podcast monetization with Roshan Abbas, Surajit Chanda, Rohan Kanchan, Amit Doshi, and Seetal Iyer. They'll share their insights on how you can turn your passion into profit and make podcasting more than just a hobby Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:50:25 -0000 In Brightest Day, In Blackest Night - Monetize Your Podcast full 1 4 HT Smartcast Originals Monetizing your podcast—that’s the dream, right? Turning those late-night recording sessions and endless editing marathons into cold, hard cash. The podcast advertising market is projected to hit over $1 billion this year. That’s a lot of zeroes. But how do you tap into this growing pie? From sponsorship deals and branded content to listener subscriptions and crowdfunding, the revenue-generating avenues are evolving. Yet, cracking the code requires creativity, strategy, and a deep understanding of the audience. Today, we’re diving into the future of podcast monetization with Roshan Abbas, Surajit Chanda, Rohan Kanchan, Amit Doshi, and Seetal Iyer. They'll share their insights on how you can turn your passion into profit and make podcasting more than just a hobby Monetizing your podcast—that’s the dream, right? Turning those late-night recording sessions and endless editing marathons into cold, hard cash. The podcast advertising market is projected to hit over $1 billion this year. That’s a lot of zeroes. But how do you tap into this growing pie? From sponsorship deals and branded content to listener subscriptions and crowdfunding, the revenue-generating avenues are evolving. Yet, cracking the code requires creativity, strategy, and a deep understanding of the audience. Today, we’re diving into the future of podcast monetization with Roshan Abbas, Surajit Chanda, Rohan Kanchan, Amit Doshi, and Seetal Iyer. They'll share their insights on how you can turn your passion into profit and make podcasting more than just a hobby 2934 no AI Avengers - the Role of AI in Podcasting https://podmasters-conclave.simplecast.com/episodes/ai-avengers-the-role-of-ai-in-podcasting-Jx7edVg2 Explore how artificial intelligence transforms content creation and beyond in today's episode AI Avengers. This episode features Sreeraman Thiagarajan, Co-founder of aawaz.com and Agrahyah Technologies, mentor at Google For Startups, and adjunct professor at IIM Trichy. Joining him are Jayanath N Kolla, Anshul Khandelwal, Guru Vaidya, and Deepti Ahuja. Together, they discuss AI's impact on industries, productivity, and innovation. Join us for an insightful and entertaining journey into the world of AI. Tune in, and let's unleash the future together! Tue, 20 Aug 2024 07:06:31 -0000 AI Avengers - the Role of AI in Podcasting full 1 3 HT Smartcast Originals Explore how artificial intelligence transforms content creation and beyond in today's episode AI Avengers. This episode features Sreeraman Thiagarajan, Co-founder of aawaz.com and Agrahyah Technologies, mentor at Google For Startups, and adjunct professor at IIM Trichy. Joining him are Jayanath N Kolla, Anshul Khandelwal, Guru Vaidya, and Deepti Ahuja. Together, they discuss AI's impact on industries, productivity, and innovation. Join us for an insightful and entertaining journey into the world of AI. Tune in, and let's unleash the future together! Explore how artificial intelligence transforms content creation and beyond in today's episode AI Avengers. This episode features Sreeraman Thiagarajan, Co-founder of aawaz.com and Agrahyah Technologies, mentor at Google For Startups, and adjunct professor at IIM Trichy. Joining him are Jayanath N Kolla, Anshul Khandelwal, Guru Vaidya, and Deepti Ahuja. Together, they discuss AI's impact on industries, productivity, and innovation. Join us for an insightful and entertaining journey into the world of AI. Tune in, and let's unleash the future together! 1600 no With Great Marketing Comes Great Reach | On Market Strategies & Listener Growth https://podmasters-conclave.simplecast.com/episodes/with-great-marketing-comes-great-reach-on-market-strategies-listener-growth-_b_yK06_ Did you know podcasts with consistent marketing strategies can see up to a 300% increase in listener growth within six months? Marketing is the secret sauce that can transform your podcast from a hidden gem into a global sensation. But how do we achieve that? How do we cut through the noise and make our voices heard in the ever-growing podcast landscape? Today, we're joined by a panel of marketing maestros: Gautam Raj Anand, Mitesh Kothari, MSV Murthy, and Aditya Kuber. They are here to share their insights and expertise on taking your podcast to new heights. They’ll help us unravel the mysteries of podcast marketing and show us how to connect with our audience, find our niche, and keep our listeners engaged. Tue, 20 Aug 2024 07:02:20 -0000 With Great Marketing Comes Great Reach | On Market Strategies & Listener Growth full 1 2 HT Smartcast Originals Did you know podcasts with consistent marketing strategies can see up to a 300% increase in listener growth within six months? Marketing is the secret sauce that can transform your podcast from a hidden gem into a global sensation. But how do we achieve that? How do we cut through the noise and make our voices heard in the ever-growing podcast landscape? Today, we're joined by a panel of marketing maestros: Gautam Raj Anand, Mitesh Kothari, MSV Murthy, and Aditya Kuber. They are here to share their insights and expertise on taking your podcast to new heights. They’ll help us unravel the mysteries of podcast marketing and show us how to connect with our audience, find our niche, and keep our listeners engaged. Did you know podcasts with consistent marketing strategies can see up to a 300% increase in listener growth within six months? Marketing is the secret sauce that can transform your podcast from a hidden gem into a global sensation. But how do we achieve that? How do we cut through the noise and make our voices heard in the ever-growing podcast landscape? Today, we're joined by a panel of marketing maestros: Gautam Raj Anand, Mitesh Kothari, MSV Murthy, and Aditya Kuber. They are here to share their insights and expertise on taking your podcast to new heights. They’ll help us unravel the mysteries of podcast marketing and show us how to connect with our audience, find our niche, and keep our listeners engaged. 1643 no Podcasters Assemble | On Content, Audience & Building Communities https://podmasters-conclave.simplecast.com/episodes/podcasters-assemble-on-content-audience-building-communities-W2wYoj2d From Cyrus Broacha's wisdom from 2000 years ago when he was the next big thing on television to how Yogi or Kabeer's 10th cousin would have more rights to their assets should anything happen to either of them - despite being together as an openly gay couple for 9+ years. From Naina Bhan's opinion on the IG page meant exclusively for Tamannaah Bhatia's navel to the appeal for Mantra Mugdh's Bhaskar Bose - a man the audience will never see - the panel discussion captured in this episode is as captivating as a binge-worthy podcast series. Hosted by Rohini Ramnathan, this episode is about content and audience: building and leveraging communities. Because, in the world of podcasting, your community is your lifeline. It’s like having a loyal group of friends who are always excited to hear your latest story and just like real friends they will also ghost you for cancelling plans at the last minute. One might say, if a podcast drops an episode in the forest and no one is there to hear it, does it even make a sound? So how do you create content that builds and leverages a community? Cyrus Broacha, Mantra Mugdh, Yogi & Kabeer and Naina Bhan spill the beans. Tune into this candid episode, as they share their secrets and give a glimpse into the future of podcasting in India. Podcasters Assemble! Tue, 20 Aug 2024 06:52:25 -0000 Podcasters Assemble | On Content, Audience & Building Communities full 1 1 HT Smartcast Originals From Cyrus Broacha's wisdom from 2000 years ago when he was the next big thing on television to how Yogi or Kabeer's 10th cousin would have more rights to their assets should anything happen to either of them - despite being together as an openly gay couple for 9+ years. From Naina Bhan's opinion on the IG page meant exclusively for Tamannaah Bhatia's navel to the appeal for Mantra Mugdh's Bhaskar Bose - a man the audience will never see - the panel discussion captured in this episode is as captivating as a binge-worthy podcast series. Hosted by Rohini Ramnathan, this episode is about content and audience: building and leveraging communities. Because, in the world of podcasting, your community is your lifeline. It’s like having a loyal group of friends who are always excited to hear your latest story and just like real friends they will also ghost you for cancelling plans at the last minute. One might say, if a podcast drops an episode in the forest and no one is there to hear it, does it even make a sound? So how do you create content that builds and leverages a community? Cyrus Broacha, Mantra Mugdh, Yogi & Kabeer and Naina Bhan spill the beans. Tune into this candid episode, as they share their secrets and give a glimpse into the future of podcasting in India. Podcasters Assemble! From Cyrus Broacha's wisdom from 2000 years ago when he was the next big thing on television to how Yogi or Kabeer's 10th cousin would have more rights to their assets should anything happen to either of them - despite being together as an openly gay couple for 9+ years. From Naina Bhan's opinion on the IG page meant exclusively for Tamannaah Bhatia's navel to the appeal for Mantra Mugdh's Bhaskar Bose - a man the audience will never see - the panel discussion captured in this episode is as captivating as a binge-worthy podcast series. Hosted by Rohini Ramnathan, this episode is about content and audience: building and leveraging communities. Because, in the world of podcasting, your community is your lifeline. It’s like having a loyal group of friends who are always excited to hear your latest story and just like real friends they will also ghost you for cancelling plans at the last minute. One might say, if a podcast drops an episode in the forest and no one is there to hear it, does it even make a sound? So how do you create content that builds and leverages a community? Cyrus Broacha, Mantra Mugdh, Yogi & Kabeer and Naina Bhan spill the beans. Tune into this candid episode, as they share their secrets and give a glimpse into the future of podcasting in India. Podcasters Assemble! 1559 no