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MIC makes podcasts, teaches people how to produce their own and hosts MIC's Podcast Club

11/06/2026

MIC media founder Vic Elizabeth Turnbull is once again a judge for the Independent Podcast Awards

Now these awards we've got a lot of time for.

Because they celebrate the people at the heart of podcasting.

The independent creators squeezing recordings around jobs, families and everything else life throws at them.

The people building communities around subjects they care deeply about.

The people creating brilliant podcasts simply because they've got something they want to share with the world.

A huge shout out to the team behind the Independent Podcast Awards too.

Year after year, they champion independent podcasting and shine a light on creators who don't always get the recognition they deserve.

Good luck to everyone who's entered. We can't wait to see this year's shortlist!!

09/06/2026

How do you create a podcast that captures the imagination of children and keeps families coming back for more?

It's a question the team behind Armchair Adventures have been answering brilliantly for years.

Next Tuesday, MIC media's Vic Elizabeth Turnbull will be joining Andy Smith, Artistic Director at Made By Mortals, for Audio for Action Live, hosted by Ayodele Oti from Sounds Like Impact.

Together they'll be chatting live and online about Armchair Adventures, the much-loved children's podcast created by the brilliant team at Made By Mortals.

As Marketing Consultant for the podcast, Vic has had the pleasure of supporting the show's audience development, helping get this award-winning podcast into the ears of more children and families.

If you're interested in podcasting for social impact, audience development, or hearing what happens behind the scenes of a successful children's podcast, we'd love to see you there.

📅 Tuesday 16 June -- ⏰ 3pm–4pm BST

Live on Sounds Like Impact's Substack.

Find out more and sign up: https://www.soundslikeimpact.com

08/06/2026

One of the best things about podcasting is finding your people.

The downside? For lots of indie podcasters, those moments often only happen at conferences or events a few times a year.

Podcasting can feel a bit lonely the rest of the time.

That's why we run MIC's Podcast Club.

A monthly online get-together where podcasters can ask questions, share wins, sense-check ideas, and chat through the stuff that's keeping them awake at night.

No daft questions.
No gatekeeping.
No pretending you've got it all figured out.

Just a dead-friendly bunch of podcasters helping each other make better shows.

Whether you're buggering around with editing, wondering how to grow your audience, booking guests, planning content, or figuring out how to get your podcast moving again, you're very welcome.

📅 Wednesday 10th June
⏰ 6pm–8pm UK time

Come and join us.

RSVP here: Simply click the link in our bio and follow the 'MIC's Podcast Club' option! 😁

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07/06/2026

Your podcast has changed.

Has your trailer?

It's one of the most overlooked bits of podcasting, yet it's often the first thing a potential listener hears.

If you've already got a podcast, it might be time for a listen back.

If you're planning one, don't skip the trailer altogether.

This week's Grab The MIC newsletter explores why podcast trailers deserve a bit more attention.

📬 Fancy this trailer issue and podcast tips landing in your inbox every Tuesday?

Sign up here ➡️ https://micme

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05/06/2026

On Thursday June 11th, you'll find the MIC media team at the Tameside Means Business Expo.

We're especially pleased to be exhibiting at this one because Tameside is where MIC was founded.

Over the years, we've had the privilege of working with organisations across the UK and beyond, but it's always lovely to connect with fellow businesses closer to home.

So if you're heading along, come and say hello.🙋‍♀️

We'll be on hand to chat about all things podcasting, from starting one to growing your existing show. Plus how you can use podcasts to engage communities, customers and stakeholders.

Or if you've simply got a podcast idea knocking about and fancy talking it through, we'd love a chat.

See you there, Tameside!

If you fancy heading along get your ticket here 👇https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tameside-means-business-expo-tickets-1988615291870?aff=oddtdtcreator

02/06/2026

Something darn special happens when you give someone a microphone.

And that’s why MIC exists.

We’re a podcast production and training social enterprise helping charities, councils, universities, CICs and purpose-led businesses tell powerful stories and create change through podcasting.

We reckon podcasting for purpose shouldn’t be sub-par, and it shouldn’t feel out of reach either.

That’s where we come in.

We take the faff out of podcasting through:

• Podcast production

• Podcast training

• Strategy and friendly support

Helping busy teams create podcasts with confidence and purpose.

We’ve seen podcasts build trust, reach communities and amplify underheard voices.

Together, let’s change the world...one podcast episode at a time.

If podcasting has been sat on your “one day” list for a while, give us a shout.

We’re always happy to chat podcasting with fellow good eggs!

01/06/2026

How often should you release a podcast episode?

It’s one of the questions we hear the most.

Weekly?

Monthly?

Or simply whatever fits around the rest of your life?

We’re unpacking it all in Tuesday’s Grab The MIC newsletter.

Out Tuesday 2 June.

Sign up here 👉 https://micmedia.kit.com/67f7d8b52f

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31/05/2026

Early train from Manchester. Panel on the exhibition floor. Lots of podcast chats. Plenty of steps. Slightly questionable packed lunch decisions. Late train home. Collapse into bed 😅

MIC founder Vic Elizabeth Turnbull recently headed to The Podcast Show 2026 to speak about kids’ podcast funding as part of her work with the brilliant Armchair Adventures podcast by Made by Mortals

On the panel with Vic was chair and CBBC's presenter Nigel Clarke, Jenna Clarke (Koala Kids) and Matt Deegan (Fun Kids Radio)

The event might last two days, but Vic still attempted the classic “London in a day” challenge.

We’ve popped together a blog sharing more about the panel, seeing so many podcast folk in one place and why spaces like this matter for podcasting for good.

Have a read herehttps://micmedia.co.uk/speaking-at-podcast-show-2026/

25/05/2026

Apple, Spotify and now Amazon have all entered the video podcasting chat.

But what does that actually mean for podcasters?

For years, YouTube has been the obvious home for video podcasts. Upload your video and job done.

But now podcasts are appearing as video inside podcast apps themselves.

So where is that video actually being uploaded? Who’s hosting it? How does Apple’s system work compared to Spotify?

And why does all this suddenly feel a lot more complicated (and expensive)?

This week’s Grab The MIC newsletter is a plain-English breakdown of how video podcasting infrastructure is changing behind the scenes across Spotify, Apple and Amazon.

Out Tuesday. Sign up here👇
https://micmedia.kit.com/67f7d8b52f

15/05/2026

“What’s the ideal length for a podcast episode?”

Honestly, if we had a pound for every time this came up in one of our podcast workshops, we’d probably all be on a beach somewhere with a very lovely cocktail.

This week’s Grab The MIC newsletter explores, podcast length myths, audience behaviour, retention stats and whether video is changing listener expectations altogether.

Basically… does the “perfect” podcast runtime actually exist?

It lands 11am Tuesday 19th May.

Sign up here👇

https://micmedia.kit.com/67f7d8b52f

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