1) The document discusses the process of uploading and distributing a podcast titled "Birdsong: The Call of the Natural World" across multiple platforms after initial difficulties uploading to YouTube. Anchor and Spotify were chosen as primary hosting platforms. 2) Details are provided on setting up profiles on Anchor and Spotify to distribute the podcast, as well as links to access the podcast on other platforms like Google Podcasts. 3) Early listening statistics showed the podcast reaching audiences in the US and UK, indicating initial success in reaching the intended audience.

1. FMP Presentation
by David Lee

2. Alternate Uploading Platforms
Before completing the initial edit of my podcast and uploading it, I knew that there was a likely possibility I would run into a few
problems in uploading my finished video to YouTube, just not as severe as it ultimately turned out to be. To this end, I began
researching other alternative platforms which I could use to house my finished podcast while simultaneously weighing out the
pros and cons of using such sites. This research has taken the form of a mind map (see above), as compiled on the
brainstorming website Bubbl.us.

3. Publishing Finished Podcast on Anchor Part 1
Despite having been prevented from uploading the original version of my podcast onto YouTube, this did not stop me from
seeking out an alternative platform from which to distribute it. As I had previously researched which podcast sites would be
useful in lieu of YouTube and determined that Anchor would be the most suitable out of these options, I chose to upload it there
without fear of incurring any copyright issues. As the website itself is linked to Spotify, I realised almost immediately that I had
the added benefit of distributing my podcast through them for free. Out of reluctance and fear of being judged an instant failure,
it would not be until a few weeks later that I would make the podcast publicly available for all to listen to.

4. Distributing Finished Podcast Part 1
Having finally decided to unveil my finished podcast on Anchor just this week, the first thing I was required to do before finalising
this process and subsequently have it distributed to other sites was to provide a title for the product I was distributing and
accompanying description of what potential listeners can expect to hear from it. Initially, I felt frustrated at having to repeat the
same process I had undergone when first uploading it to the site. However, upon realising I had a similar description on YouTube,
I decided to alter part of it ever so slightly while simultaneously keeping this new description in the spirit of what I’d written and
recorded.

5. https://anchor.fm/david-lee86/episodes/Birdsong-The-Call-of-the-Natural-World-ev95nv
Distributing Finished Podcast Part 2
With the podcast now ready for public listening on Anchor, the only thing left for me to do was to wait until my podcast had
been successfully distributed by them across all podcasting outlets. As this process can usually take up to two or three days
to complete, there was nothing else left for me to do except wait which, in this instance, meant continuing work on my
now-completed evaluation write-up. The original link used to access my podcast before it was changed is attached below as
follows:

6. Website Link and Distribution through Social Media
Following distribution, I then took the decision upon myself to change the link to my podcast, feeling that my own name would be too recognisable and therefore
could be mistaken for someone else with a similar name. Fortunately, as I had already uploaded a logo of a robin in silhouette sometime prior, I would use the name
accompanying this logo as the link to protect my identity while simultaneously promoting my work which may become associated with this brand in the future.
Additionally, as a means of further helping my podcast reach listeners across the world, I also had the option to distribute it across social media platforms, including
but not limited to Facebook, YouTube and Instagram. However, given the bad luck I’d had with YouTube previously, plus my reluctance to use social media due to right-
wing vitriol being posted on said platforms, I ultimately decided against doing this which seems to have benefitted my finished product in the long run.

7. Podcast Hub
As a result of successfully distributing my podcast, in spite of the two-day wait for other platforms to pick it up, I have set up a
hub on the Anchor website from which to upload and distribute further podcasts. In developing the logo of my podcast on
Photoshop and using its name “The Silhouetted Robin” as a direct link to the hub, I hope to create an umbrella name or brand
associated with any future work I may create which could range from anything from audiobooks to visual nature documentaries
and so on. To access the hub housing this podcast, please click on the following link below:
https://anchor.fm/the-silhouetted-robin

8. Listening Platforms
In deciding to share my work with Anchor and Spotify, I came to recognise almost immediately that it would not be long before other podcast platforms picked up on it
and start setting up links to it, thus giving my finished product the positive public boost it needed. Consequently, since this screenshot was taken four days ago, the
number of accessible listening platforms housing this podcast has grown considerably, with Google Podcasts serving as a particularly noteworthy addition to the list.
Should you wish to listen to Birdsong: The Call of the Natural World but not visit the Anchor website, here are some of the links you can access to visit other platforms:
https://www.breaker.audio/birdsong-the-call-of-the-natural-world
https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81N2IzNWNkNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw
https://pca.st/w3vxpw07
https://radiopublic.com/birdsong-the-call-of-the-natural-WYw7wd
https://open.spotify.com/show/2ui7rAI8plosZG5Eesm8CJ

9. Publishing Finished Podcast on Anchor Part 2
With my podcast finally unveiled to the public and distribution by Anchor and Spotify fully underway, the next stop of publishing
it through Anchor was to decide whether or not I wanted my work monetised. Having previously uploaded my work on to
platforms such as YouTube and SoundCloud for free, the thought of selling my own work for profit outraged me so I ultimately
decided against this. By doing this, I feel I have made the right choice as not only has it allowed me to keep full control over my
work but also retain my freedom as an independent artist.

10. End Result on Spotify
To ensure that my podcast would be successfully uploaded to and distributed through Spotify, I decided to set up a profile which
would allow me to not just review my work but share it with anyone else wishing to listen to it as well. During the initial
distribution process last week, I expressed concern that it would not be accepted, despite Anchor housing a direct link (see slide
8), on the grounds of strict music usage protocols. However, along with the listening statistics (see next slide), I experienced a
very pleasant surprise once again: My “The Silhouetted Robin” logo prominently displayed alongside the main title, possibly a
sign of things to come in the future.

11. Listening Statistics for Podcast
Now that my podcast was fully unveiled for public listening, the only thing left to do was wait for the number of plays, or listening
statistics, to come in. At first, there seemed to be nothing which led me to the unwarranted conclusion, especially given that I’d
only just brought it forward a few days ago at that time, that it was a failure and would never find the audience I was looking for.
However, today, an unexpected surprise has reared its head. According to the new listening statistics (see Screenshot 1 (left) and
Screenshot 2 (right)), over six people have already listened to it, equating up to 66% of people in the United States and 33% in
the United Kingdom. While this indicates only minor success at present, it is nonetheless a notable sense of achievement, as it
shows that my finished product has reached the audience I had hoped for and will, hopefully, continue to grow.