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If you are simply producing podcast episodes, there is no cost to you. We can move your episodes over to Spreaker and host them there.

See our offer here.

If you have a website for your show, we are not currently in the position to assume the costs of hosting your webpage. This may change someday.

TPOK Educational Network has a top-tier membership at Spreaker. We have unlimited bandwidth and storage. We will host all of your episodes under a unique show profile.

Spreaker only has the stats for listeners through their site, app or embedded players. Listeners from external sites would not be included. Stitcher recently changed the way they keep their stats and apparently report back to the host (Spreaker).

Here’s an example of the stats.

As noted in the General FAQs, Advertising is our main source of revenue at TPOK (okay, it is currently the only source).

We have a Title Sponsor for TPOK Radio. They pay for the bulk of the hosting costs. So, we think it is a good idea to mention how much we love them.

How we do thins is dependent on the length of your episodes.

If you have a short show (30 minutes per episode), we ask that you include them in your introduction. So, something like:

“This episode of My Podcast is brought to you by The Title Sponsor. Please visit their site at titlesponsor.com. Oh yeah, and when you do, you’ll get a 10% discount when you use PROMOCODE”

For longer shows (60 or 90 minutes), we ask that you insert a commercial break. The break includes two commercials (minimum):

1. Title Sponsor spot
2. TPOK Network promo

New promos and commercials will be posted in the forum and will also be uploaded to Camille’s Spreaker page. You can download the audio files there to include in your show.

We also have other promos that you could include. We will be using them in our live shows, to ensure that we meet our obligation for the number of plays, etc, but you may want to include them in your shows too.

Beyond that, you can arrange for advertising for your show and/or website. We will be arranging for advertising on this site. If your advertiser would also like to advertise with us, that will be a separate agreement.

Nope. If you are happy using what you have, you can continue to record and produce your audio the way you have been. Finished audio files can be uploaded directly to the web via a browser, or through the Spreaker application.

If you would like to take advantage of the live show option, you will need to do so through the Spreaker application (or, the producer of the episode will need to be using it). For more information about the Live shows, click on the next tab.

This depends on the length of your episodes.

For all networked shows, we will produce a stinger. In the live shows, this is used as a station identification and plays at 15-minute intervals (approximately). For pre-recorded podcasts, we ask that it be inserted at the beginning of your episodes, before your intro.

For longer episodes, we ask that you play the stinger (as described above) and include one of the network commercials in your commercial break.

That is entirely up to you. We would prefer that you are producing a show at least every other week, but we also know that life happens, and sometimes the show just can’t go on.

If you are expecting a prolonged period of absence, you could reach out to the other content providers and see if we can work out a “guest host” spot on your show. That means it will continue to have new content on your iTunes feed, and it might introduce your audience to other shows.

Also, you could probably return the favour sometime. Cross-promoting, for the win!

The key is to have a consistent stream of content, both on the network, and on the individual shows.

Great! That means you also have an RSS feed. This makes moving your episodes to the Spreaker network that much easier. It might take a couple of days before the changes are reflected on iTunes.

We don’t recommend that you cancel your hosting until after we know that everything is loaded and working well on our end. I don’t know how much you are paying for your hosting, but this should save you a couple of bucks.

No!

My goodness, that would be a lot of work! Can you imagine if someone insisted that we remove the ads from our archives? We already have over 400 episodes!

Going forward, we will add the ads for the TPK sponsors. We have no requirement that these be added retroactively (I have heard that some networks require this?)

By default, we mark our episodes as explicit. Since we are talking about sexuality (and sometimes in great detail), it is safer to do so. Also, this means we don’t have to warn people before the show about their language, etc.

If you would like to do an occasional live show (under your podcast name), that can be arranged, subject to scheduling with other shows and the availability of a producer.

As a member of the network, you will also have the opportunity to participate in TPOK Live! event appearances and roundtable discussions.

You most certainly can. If you would like to post promotional material, show notes, opinion pieces, we can set you up as a blogger. Check out the blogger tab for more information.

We use Spreaker for our broadcasting, hosting and storage.

For the live shows, it is as simple as selecting “Go Live” in the Spreaker Console.

Initially, someone from the TPOK Network will produce the shows and you will connect with the virtual studio via Skype. The producer won’t appear on your show, but you will get cues from them when it is time for a station ID or commercial break.

During the station ID (which is 15 seconds), your mic will be live, so try not to talk! However, during the longer commercial break, you will be muted to the audience. You can talk freely with the producer and/or your guest without being heard by the audience.

Of yeah, guests … they connect to the virtual studio via Skype as well.

All of the live shows are archived as a podcast episode and submitted to iTunes. Once this is setup, it will be an automagic process.

TPOK Educational Network has a top-tier membership at Spreaker. We have unlimited bandwidth and storage. We will host all of your episodes under a unique show profile.

There is no cost to you for the archiving and storage of your live show episodes.

If you have a website for your show, we are not currently in the position to assume the costs of hosting your web page. This may change someday.

As noted in the General FAQs, Advertising is our main source of revenue at TPOK (okay, it is currently the only source).

We have a Title Sponsor for TPOK Radio. They pay for the bulk of the hosting costs. So, we think it is a good idea to mention how much we love them.

We run commercials on all of the live shows. At a minimum, there will be a spot for the Title Sponsor and one for the network. However, from time to time there may be other agreements in place.

If a commercial doesn’t make sense for your audience (for example your show is about general sexual health), we probably won’t run ads for kink-related services. Or, we won’t run them every time.

We do ask that you mention the Title Sponsor at the top of your show. Something like:

“This episode of My Podcast is brought to you by The Title Sponsor. Please visit their site at titlesponsor.com. Oh yeah, and when you do, you’ll get a 10% discount when you use PROMOCODE”

Generally speaking, you can expect a 2-3 minute break at the half-hour mark (if yu have a 90-minute show, there will be two breaks).

Beyond the advertising we arrange, you can seek advertisers for your show and/or website. Maybe a local shop would like to advertise, or there is an event that you would like to highlight. You can include these in your commercial break, but your producer will need complete audio files for these specialised spots. We will not be creating the advertising for you.

If your advertiser would also like to advertise with us, that will be a separate agreement between TPOK and the advertiser.

For live shows, we would like to air at a minimum of every other week (biweekly/fortnightly).

Live shows are either 60 minutes or 90 minutes, though we could occasionally do longer special episodes.

We do understand that sometimes life gets in the way, so if a regularly scheduled show needs to be cancelled, that is okay. However, if you are expecting a prolonged period of absence, we suggest that you reach out to the other content providers and see if we can work out a “guest host” spot on your show. That means it will continue to have new content on your iTunes feed, and it might introduce your audience to other shows.

Also, you could probably return the favour sometime. Cross-promoting, for the win!

The key is to have a consistent stream of content, both on the network, and on the individual shows.

Initially, your broadcast will be produced by Camille (or another experienced TPOK producer).

Eventually, we would like to have a pool of producers (or self-producers).

The console is quite easy to use and the trickiest part is integrating Skype (a one-time setup).

We plan for this to be a community. We would like to have most of the hosts (if not everyone) trained in producing the live shows. Then we can create a buddy system with the forum as a backup when you need someone (and your regular producer isn’t available).

We will work with you to determine the best time for your show. We do have to work around the existing shows.

Currently, there is only one producer, so their schedule will also be a factor.

Absolutely!

We recommend that all live hosts prepare at least one pre-recorded episode that they can keep for a rainy day. But, you can also work pre-recorded shows into your schedule, or if your guest isn’t available for a live airing, you could record the interview and do a live subject intro and outro for the episode.

There is a lot of flexibility, but we would like to see at least one live episode a month for those shows that are considered “live”. Otherwise, you would be more accurately described as a podcast with occasional live appearances.

Initially, your show will be produced by Camille (or someone else from TPOK Network). All you will need is:

• Computer and reliable internet connection (or a smartphone, keep in mind data usage costs though)
• Microphone
• Headphones
• Skype

If you would like to self-produce, you will need to meet the system requirements for the Spreaker Console. You will also need to download the relevant audio files for your show and commercials.

You most certainly can. If you would like to post promotional material, show notes, opinion pieces, we can set you up as a blogger. Check out the blogger tab for more information.

Currently, you will need to register as a WordPress user on the site and we will assign permissions that will allow you to post and edit.

We are exploring ways that will allow for frontend user submissions that do not require a user profile. When/if that happens, we will update this answer.

For those who do not wish to register, we can create a generic “Affiliated Content Provider” profile, however, that will not have the benefits of the customised starbox author profile.

No. You can cross-post. Most of Camille’s writings are cross-posted on FetLife and Stereo-Typed.com.

You also don’t have to submit full articles. If you like, you can send us a synopsis of a new blog post with a link to the full article on your site, though we would really love it if you occasionally posted a full article.

Your blog posts will be credited to you. We use a “starbox” plugin which can be fully customized with your biographical information, including links to your social media and webpage.

This is a sample starbox (for Camille).

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Grand Poobah at TPOK Educational Network Inc.

Host of Stereo-Typed and Fetish Philes. The one who tries to keep this all together.

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That’s up to you.

Keep in mind the focus and goal of the network … to reduce stigma and increase education about alternative sexualities. So, sex-positive is something we do expect.

However, if there is something you want to rant about, have at ‘er. You can do that too. If you have thoughts about one of the podcasts or show episodes, share them here!

While you could do product reviews, we would prefer that you post those on your blog, especially if you are participating in an affiliate program.

Yes and no.

You can monetize your blog, on your site. However, our main source of revenue for the network is advertising. So, we may be selling advertising space on the pblog pages, etc.

If you want to post a review or recommend a product for which you receive a commission, we ask that you only post a brief summary and direct people back to your website.

However, you are free to register for any affiliate programs or sell advertising space all you want on your linked web page. If you are making product recommendations, we believe that it is ethical to advise your readers that you received the product for review, or receive some other form of compensation.

Part of our vision is to be a go-to resource for all things educational (with respect to Alternative Sexualities).

A key component will be a Directory of speakers and educators that can be hired to do seminars and workshops.

The directory will include biographies and/or curriculum vitae of each speaker, as well as course descriptions for each topic they offer.

TPOK will not be involved with booking or scheduling speakers. This will function like a Yellow Pages. People can look up their interests and contact the speakers directly.

Okay, this is a paid service.

There will be a small annual fee to list your biography and topic descriptions. When I say small, I mean small.

Initially, we will probably be charging $25 annually to set up a profile. You will be able to add and remove courses, change your details, etc. I will have handy-dandy change request submissions eventually.

Once the directory is up and running, we will probably increase the price for new listings.

TPOK does not take any revenue from your bookings. We also don’t get involved with scheduling or collecting fees.

You will be able to set a price range and determine the terms of your appearances. For example, do you want expenses plus a stipend? Or would you prefer to charge a set price and pay for your own expenses? What geographic areas are you available? etc.

We would like to start doing educational events again. Or, that is the plan.

When we do, we will be looking at our own directory first. That makes sense to us.

For TPOK community events, we can negotiate the terms, just as any other client would. It could be a portion of the ticket sales, or we pay you a speaking fee and the profit is ours.

There is also a possibility that we will offer video training at some point. If that becomes a reality, you will earn a portion of the on-going revenue from your courses. The reason we want to do this is that education should be accessible. Some communities cannot afford to bring in a speaker. Some people prefer to learn on their own. There are many reasons for providing this service.

We haven’t worked out exactly how this will work, yet.

As noted in our plan, we believe one of the greatest ways we can serve the kink and alternative sexuality community is to provide education to professionals who might encounter us in a professional capacity.

Our plan is to hold half- and full-day seminars/conferences that will allow certain types of professionals to learn about us and earn continuing education credits.

This will require a lot of planning and we will need to submit lesson plans to the respective professional associations. Due to the labour involved in getting something like this off the ground, we will be hiring speakers at their going rates and we will assume all fo the financial obligations for the event.

To ensure that anyone who is interested has access to the education, these events will also be streamed as webinars, allowing individuals and small groups to access the session.

Potentially, the webinar may be archived and registrants can view the content when it is convenient for them. Access to the archived webinar will carry a discounted registration fee.

You will earn an on-going commission for sales of the archived webinars.