
Welcome!
Thank you so much for being a guest on the Jōrni podcast. We truly appreciate your wisdom and the work you do. So, thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to support this podcast.
Before the Interview
There are a few things to take care of before your recording date, so we have all the information for post-production. For any questions, please send us an email.
podcast@thejorni.com
The podcast is recorded in audio format, which is recorded on a platform called Zencastr. It is very similar to Zoom, but for podcast recording. If you are unable to access Zencastr at the time of your recording, we can use Zoom as a backup for the interview.
Please check your Internet speed and microphone setup before the recording date. You can access the Zencastr link at any time to test your equipment. It does not automatically record you. Especially Mac products have very strict security settings and you may need to authorize your microphone before the session. For troubleshooting tips, please see below in the Zencastr troubleshooting section.
Please note that Zencastr needs to be accessed from a laptop or a desktop. It will not work on a mobile phone. It is also best to use headphones, so the host's voice doesn't get recorded as it is coming out of your speakers.
You can check your Internet speed at this link https://speed.cloudflare.com/
Your Internet download speed has to stay above 12 Mbps consistently, to be able to do the recording.
During the Interview
There is no specific time limit on the interview time slot, but we would like to wrap everything up within one hour. The interview itself is usually 20-25 minutes.
After the Interview
After the interview is finished, please keep your browser open and stay on the Zencastr page. The audio files will be uploaded and Zencastr will tell you when this process is completed. You can then close your browser. If you close your browser right away, none of the audio files will be uploaded.
When will my episode air?
We record episodes on average 5-6 months in advance. This is to ensure the continued flow of the episodes. If you have a special promotion or a launch date coming up, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate the date for you. Please keep in mind that your episode will air some months down the road, especially if you talk about certain dates, deadlines, or launch dates during the interview.
You will receive an email about 1 week before your episode air date with a private preview link and graphics, so you can promote your episode.
Promotion
There is absolutely no obligation, but if you feel aligned to share or promote your episode, it would be amazing. Feel free to ask for anything else you would like that has not already been sent with your preview.
We can also tag you on Facebook and mention you on Instagram when we promote your episode. You just need to "like" the Jōrni page on Facebook, so we can tag you and "follow" The Jōrni on Instagram, so we can mention you.
Zencastr Guest Information
Source: https://support.zencastr.com/
You have been invited to record the Jōrni podcast using Zencastr, an online podcast recording service. Here are some pointers that will help you get prepared ahead of time and make the recording process as smooth as possible.
System Requirements
Operating System
MAC OS 10.14 or higher
Windows 10
Computer Specs
10GB+ of free hard drive space
8GB+ of RAM
Web Browser
Up-to-date version of Brave
OR
Up-to-date version of Google Chrome
OR
Up-to-date version of Microsoft Edge
Open Zencastr in a regular window or tab, not in incognito mode or private mode
Internet Connection
At least 5 Mbps, preferably 10 Mbps+
Hardware
Headphones - Headphones are necessary when recording with Zencastr to ensure that each voice is isolated in the final recording.
Microphone - A separate microphone is preferred but earbud/mic combos work as well. In order to prevent audio leakage to the mic, please keep your earphone volume turned down to a low but comfortable setting.
Recording
Joining
Simply open the link provided to you by the host on a laptop or desktop computer that meets the above requirements.
Granting Microphone Access
You will be prompted to allow access to your microphone. Click to allow microphone access and then your host will be able to start recording.