Creators from TrueFans
Claim This Podcastby Sam Sethi & Claire Waite Brown
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<p>Championing independent podcasters and their supporters, each episode features an interview with an indie podcaster to talk about their show and how they make it, and which Podcasting 2.0 features could be of use to them to improve discoverability, interactivity and monetisation for their podcast. Co-hosts Claire Waite Brown and Sam Sethi also discuss what's happening in the podcast world that might be of interest and use to independent podcast creators.</p>
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May 14, 2026
Authors, Art and Analytics
<p>Originally conceived as an accountability tool to force them to write, The Failing Writers Podcast has evolved into a unique creative outlet where hosts Tom and Jon 'scratch a creative itch' through sketches, songs, and 'weird stuff', alongside interviews with successful authors. In this episode the duo discuss the independent creator's journey, from the difficulty of marketing a multi-genre show to the paradox of a podcast that both inspires their writing while simultaneously eating up the very time they meant to spend writing.</p><p>The episode also delves into the technical evolution of video podcasting, the impact of Apple's proprietary APIs, and how TrueFans helps creators manage hosting costs and filter bot data for accurate human analytics.</p><p>Plus, we ask you:</p><p>Should the home screen feature show art, episode art, or allow the listener to choose their preference? Leave a comment to have your say.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow @TrueFans.fm on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/truefans.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and/or <a href="https://www.threads.com/@truefans.fm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Threads</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>You can <strong>support the show</strong> by streaming payments from your TrueFans wallet while you listen.</p><p>Leave a <strong>super comment</strong> via the speech bubble icon in the TrueFans app.</p><p><strong>Learn more about TrueFans</strong> features by listening to our sister show, <em>Fanzone</em>.</p><p><br></p><p>Listen to <a href="https://truefans.fm/the-failing-writers-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Failing Writers Podcast</a></p><p><br></p><p>Find TrueFans in the App Store or Play Store, or <a href="https://truefans.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p><p>Music: How It Is from <a href="https://ketsa.uk/shop/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ketsa Music</a></p><p>Feedback: <a href="https://truefans.fm/feedback" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TrueFans Support</a></p><p>Read: <a href="https://truefans.fm/creators-from-truefans?tab=blog" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Creators Blog</a></p><p>Recommendations: <a href="https://truefans.fm/creators-from-truefans?tab=recommendations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Creators Podroll</a></p>
May 11, 2026
Breaking the Silo
<p>Community, feedback, grants and support for indie podcasters.</p><p>Remi Roy, creator of <em>The Driven Introvert Podcast </em>and founder of PodGround, shares her journey from a self-taught podcaster recording in a library to building a supportive community for independent creators. The discussion explores the common 'shouting into the void' feeling and how PodGround’s micro-grants and structured resources aim to lower the dropout rate for new shows.</p><p>Plus, Sam explains how the new TrueFans co-listen and chat feature helps break the isolation of the 'independent silo'.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow @TrueFans.fm on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/truefans.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and/or <a href="https://www.threads.com/@truefans.fm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Threads</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>You can <strong>support the show</strong> by streaming payments from your TrueFans wallet while you listen.</p><p>Leave a <strong>super comment</strong> via the speech bubble icon in the TrueFans app.</p><p><strong>Learn more about TrueFans</strong> features by listening to our sister show, <em>Fanzone</em>.</p><p><br></p><p>More about <a href="https://podground.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PodGround</a></p><p>More about the <a href="https://podground.io/grant" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PodGround Creators Micro-Grant</a></p><p><br></p><p>Find TrueFans in the App Store or Play Store, or <a href="https://truefans.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p><p>Music: How It Is from <a href="https://ketsa.uk/shop/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ketsa Music</a></p><p>Feedback: <a href="https://truefans.fm/feedback" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TrueFans Support</a></p><p>Read: <a href="https://truefans.fm/creators-from-truefans?tab=blog" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Creators Blog</a></p><p>Recommendations: <a href="https://truefans.fm/creators-from-truefans?tab=recommendations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Creators Podroll</a></p>
April 27, 2026
Deep Connections and Meaningful Metrics
<p>Claire chats with Shá Sparks, host of <em>The Shá Sparks Show</em>, to discuss building a community, exploring trauma and resilience, and navigating the podcasting landscape.</p><p>Shá discusses her transition from hairstylist to podcaster and 'connector' for military and business leaders, exploring how their past struggles – the 'muck and yuck' – become their greatest strengths. The conversation highlights the concept of a 'respect economy' versus traditional entertainment models, and how indie creators build deeper connections with their listeners.</p><p>Sam explores how TrueFans provides superior metrics like listen time and consumption data, moving beyond the "auto-download" era to show real listener engagement, and we look at how creators will soon be able to use TrueFans to offer exclusive bonus content without forcing fans to use external platforms like Patreon.</p><p>Claire is officially announced as the Head of Community at TrueFans and entries are open for the Independent Podcast Awards 2026.</p><p><br></p><p>You can <strong>support the show</strong> by streaming payments from your TrueFans wallet while you listen.</p><p>Leave a <strong>super comment</strong> via the speech bubble icon in the TrueFans app.</p><p><strong>Learn more about TrueFans</strong> features by listening to our sister show, <em>Fanzone</em>.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://truefans.fm/the-sha-sparks-show" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to The Shá Sparks Show here</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://independentpodcastawards.com/IPA26/en/page/awards-homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Enter the Independent Podcast Awards here</a></p><p><br></p><p>Find <a href="https://truefans.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TrueFans here</a></p><p>Music: How It Is from <a href="https://ketsa.uk/shop/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ketsa Music</a></p><p>Feedback: <a href="https://truefans.fm/feedback" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TrueFans Support</a></p><p>Read: <a href="https://truefans.fm/creators-from-truefans?tab=blog" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Creators Blog</a></p><p>Recommendations: <a href="https://truefans.fm/creators-from-truefans?tab=recommendations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Creators Podroll</a></p>
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<p>Championing independent podcasters and their supporters, each episode features an interview with an indie podcaster to talk about their show and how they make it, and which Podcasting 2.0 features could be of use to them to improve discoverability, interactivity and monetisation for their podcast. Co-hosts Claire Waite Brown and Sam Sethi also discuss what's happening in the podcast world that might be of interest and use to independent podcast creators.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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