The Podcast Sessions

In this episode of "The Podcast Sessions"- Rutendo Nyamuda speaks to Melissa Mbugua (Co-Director of Africa Podfest), Vanessa Gathecha, (Research Lead from Baraza Media Lab) and Maurice Otieno (Executive Director and Baraza Media Lab) about their in-depth analysis report of the African podcast scene titled the “Discovery Tour Data Edition" compiled by Africa Podfest and Baraza Media Lab. 

Episode #17 of "The Podcast Sessions" with Rutendo Nyamuda features Pelontle Mosimege, Founder and Host of She Brigade.

Episode #16 of "The Podcast Sessions" with Rutendo Nyamuda features Molly Jensen, CEO of Afripods. In this episode she speaks about her journey into podcasting, her leadership style and where she sees African podcasting in the future.  Molly features on the Feb/March cover of 'the Podcast Sessions' digital magazine - Africa's first pan-African podcast magazine. 

Episode #15 of "The Podcast Sessions" Rutendo Nyamuda interviews, co-hosts of '2 Broke Twimbos' Phil Chard and Danis Dube.  Visit www.thepodsessions.com for more information.

In episode 14 of "The Podcast Sessions" Rutendo Nyamuda interviews, podcast consultant and founder of Kali Media, Paula Rogo. In this episode we discuss podcast numbers, when to approach advertisers and taking advantages of opportunities. Visit www.thepodsessions.com for more information.

In episode 13 of "The Podcast Sessions" Rutendo Nyamuda interviews entrepreneur and host of the Mashstartup Podcast, Mashudu Modau. Visit www.thepodsessions.com for more information.

In episode 12 of "The Podcast Sessions", we speak to co-directors of Africa Podfest Josephine Karianjahi and Melissa Mbugua. In this episode the pair speak to Rutendo Nyamuda about launching Africa's first global podcast festival. The also speak about the importance of Africa Podcast Day, celebrated annually on 12 February. Both Josephine and Melissa are also the cover stars for the February issue of The Podcast Sessions digital magazine. www.thepodsessions.com

In episode 11 of "The Podcast Sessions", we speak to Danielle Desir - author, travel blogger, podcaster and founder of WOC Podcasters. In this episode Danielle speaks to, host, Rutendo Nyamuda about her journey of building WOC Podcasters.

In episode 10 of "The Podcast Sessions", we speak to Kitso Moremi - multi award-winning sound engineer and The Sobering Podcast co-founder.  In this episode Kitso speaks to host, Rutendo Nyamuda about the tech side of podcasting, including the right microphone to use, what to listen for in a room as well things to listen out for in post-production / editing.

In episode 9 of "The Podcast Sessions" Berry, we speak to founder of the "Podcasts in Color" directory, one of the largest podcast directories highlighting people of colour in the industry. In this episode Berry speaks to host, Rutendo Nyamuda about the reason and importance of the directory. The pair also discuss the importance of listening to podcasts and the next big wave of podcast genres.