Podcast Network Operations Desk
Podcast networks and multi-show audio studios
Shows, episodes, guests and sponsorship deals for a podcast network.
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Seven shows, one workspace: episodes from idea to published, guests, and the sponsor reads that pay for it all. Start with the Dashboard each Monday. Update an episode's status as soon as it changes, log every sponsor read when it airs and look at average downloads before the next pitch.
Dashboard
Episode workflow
Sponsor delivery guide
Booking guests
Shows
Each show in the network, its schedule, producer and performance.
| Show | Status | Genre | Cadence | Hosts | Producer | Assign to me |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Long Way Round | Active | Mirela and Dev | Ezekiel Abara | — | ||
| Small Rooms | Active | Kofi Annan-Reyes | Ezekiel Abara | — | ||
| Ledger Lines | Active | Priya and Anton | Jamal Cheung | — | ||
| Night Shift Radio | Active | Odalys Quintero | Jamal Cheung | — | ||
| Overheard in the Stacks | On break | The Stacks crew | Ezekiel Abara | — | ||
| Fieldwork | In development | Wren Calloway | Jamal Cheung | — | ||
| Static | Ended | Hollis and Mina | Ezekiel Abara | — |
Episodes
Every episode from idea to published, with recording and publish dates.
| Episode | Show | Status | Record on | Publish on | Guest | Length (minutes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The mapmaker's last commission | The Long Way Round | Editing | Oct 13, 2026 | Oct 21, 2026 | Imelda Ostrander | 42 |
| Why ledgers lie | Ledger Lines | Scheduled | Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 20, 2026 | Tomasz Vidal | 35 |
| A conversation with a lighthouse keeper | Small Rooms | Booked | Oct 22, 2026 | Nov 2, 2026 | Anneliese Roux | 50 |
| Overnight at the dispatch center | Night Shift Radio | Recorded | Oct 17, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 | — | 38 |
| Rent, repairs and rights | Night Shift Radio | Idea | Oct 25, 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 | — | 0 |
| Taxes without tears | Ledger Lines | Editing | Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 | Dr. Chidinma Eze | 33 |
| Letters from the field, part one | Fieldwork | Idea | Oct 29, 2026 | Nov 18, 2026 | — | 0 |
| The cartographer returns | The Long Way Round | Published | Sep 29, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 | Imelda Ostrander | 44 |
Guests
People invited to appear, with their status and recording day.
| Guest | Known for | Status | Recording day | Booked by | Mark confirmed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imelda Ostrander | Retired cartographer | Recorded | Oct 13, 2026 | imelda.o@mailbox.net | Ezekiel Abara | — |
| Tomasz Vidal | Accountant and author | Recorded | Oct 9, 2026 | tomasz.v@mailbox.net | Ezekiel Abara | — |
| Anneliese Roux | Lighthouse keeper | Confirmed | Oct 22, 2026 | anneliese.r@mailbox.net | Ezekiel Abara | — |
| Dr. Chidinma Eze | Tax researcher | Recorded | Oct 15, 2026 | chidinma.e@mailbox.net | Ezekiel Abara | — |
| Rafael Jimenez-Holm | Boatbuilder | Invited | Oct 17, 2026 | rafael.jh@mailbox.net | Ezekiel Abara | — |
| Philippa Nakamura | Union organizer | Invited | Oct 19, 2026 | philippa.n@mailbox.net | Ezekiel Abara | — |
| Gunther Albrecht | Mill historian | Declined | Sep 29, 2026 | gunther.a@mailbox.net | Ezekiel Abara | — |
| Yetunde Okeke | Radio dispatcher | Idea | — | yetunde.o@mailbox.net | Ezekiel Abara | — |
Sponsor deals
Sponsorships sold on each show with amount, flight dates and what is owed.
| Sponsor deal | Show | Status | Amount (USD) | Flight starts | Flight ends | Proof sent on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollis Hardware, spring flight | The Long Way Round | Delivering | $3,200 | Sep 29, 2026 | Oct 29, 2026 | — |
| Tidal Bank, tax season | Ledger Lines | Delivering | $4,500 | Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 24, 2026 | — |
| Cedar Coffee, six episode run | Small Rooms | Booked | $2,400 | Oct 22, 2026 | Dec 18, 2026 | — |
| Mapworks Software pitch | The Long Way Round | Pitched | $6,000 | Nov 8, 2026 | Jan 7, 2027 | — |
| Brightline Insurance | Night Shift Radio | Delivering | $3,600 | Sep 19, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 | — |
| Wren and Bell Books | Fieldwork | Pitched | $1,500 | Oct 11, 2026 | Oct 17, 2026 | — |
| Lantern Power | The Long Way Round | Delivered | $2,800 | Jul 21, 2026 | Sep 4, 2026 | Sep 5, 2026 |
| Dovetail Furniture | Small Rooms | Lost | $2,000 | Aug 20, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 | — |
The network at a glance. Charts read the live tables.
| Episode | Show | Status | Record on | Publish on | Guest | Length (minutes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The mapmaker's last commission | The Long Way Round | Editing | Oct 13, 2026 | Oct 21, 2026 | Imelda Ostrander | 42 |
| Why ledgers lie | Ledger Lines | Scheduled | Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 20, 2026 | Tomasz Vidal | 35 |
| A conversation with a lighthouse keeper | Small Rooms | Booked | Oct 22, 2026 | Nov 2, 2026 | Anneliese Roux | 50 |
| Episode | Show | Status | Record on | Publish on | Guest | Length (minutes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The mapmaker's last commission | The Long Way Round | Editing | Oct 13, 2026 | Oct 21, 2026 | Imelda Ostrander | 42 |
| Why ledgers lie | Ledger Lines | Scheduled | Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 20, 2026 | Tomasz Vidal | 35 |
| A conversation with a lighthouse keeper | Small Rooms | Booked | Oct 22, 2026 | Nov 2, 2026 | Anneliese Roux | 50 |
| Sponsor deal | Show | Status | Amount (USD) | Flight starts | Flight ends | Proof sent on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollis Hardware, spring flight | The Long Way Round | Delivering | $3,200 | Sep 29, 2026 | Oct 29, 2026 | — |
| Tidal Bank, tax season | Ledger Lines | Delivering | $4,500 | Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 24, 2026 | — |
| Cedar Coffee, six episode run | Small Rooms | Booked | $2,400 | Oct 22, 2026 | Dec 18, 2026 | — |
| Guest | Known for | Status | Recording day | Booked by | Mark confirmed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imelda Ostrander | Retired cartographer | Recorded | Oct 13, 2026 | imelda.o@mailbox.net | Ezekiel Abara | — |
| Tomasz Vidal | Accountant and author | Recorded | Oct 9, 2026 | tomasz.v@mailbox.net | Ezekiel Abara | — |
| Anneliese Roux | Lighthouse keeper | Confirmed | Oct 22, 2026 | anneliese.r@mailbox.net | Ezekiel Abara | — |
Publishing in the next 7 days
| Episode | Show | Status | Record on | Publish on | Guest | Length (minutes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The mapmaker's last commission | The Long Way Round | Editing | Oct 13, 2026 | Oct 21, 2026 | Imelda Ostrander | 42 |
| Why ledgers lie | Ledger Lines | Scheduled | Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 20, 2026 | Tomasz Vidal | 35 |
| A conversation with a lighthouse keeper | Small Rooms | Booked | Oct 22, 2026 | Nov 2, 2026 | Anneliese Roux | 50 |
Sponsor flights ending soon
| Sponsor deal | Show | Status | Amount (USD) | Flight starts | Flight ends | Proof sent on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollis Hardware, spring flight | The Long Way Round | Delivering | $3,200 | Sep 29, 2026 | Oct 29, 2026 | — |
| Tidal Bank, tax season | Ledger Lines | Delivering | $4,500 | Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 24, 2026 | — |
| Cedar Coffee, six episode run | Small Rooms | Booked | $2,400 | Oct 22, 2026 | Dec 18, 2026 | — |
Guests to confirm
| Guest | Known for | Status | Recording day | Booked by | Mark confirmed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imelda Ostrander | Retired cartographer | Recorded | Oct 13, 2026 | imelda.o@mailbox.net | Ezekiel Abara | — |
| Tomasz Vidal | Accountant and author | Recorded | Oct 9, 2026 | tomasz.v@mailbox.net | Ezekiel Abara | — |
| Anneliese Roux | Lighthouse keeper | Confirmed | Oct 22, 2026 | anneliese.r@mailbox.net | Ezekiel Abara | — |
How to read the numbers
The same path for every episode keeps seven shows on schedule.
Steps
Rules
Always record a backup track.
Mark the sponsor read in the run sheet before recording.
Never schedule an episode without a listen-through.
Sponsors renew when they see what they paid for. Deliver exactly what was booked, and show proof.
From booking to invoice
Press Mark booked and enter the flight dates and reads owed.
Send the brief to the host and note any must-say lines.
Log each read on the deal when the episode goes live.
Send proof of airing at the end of the flight.
Press Mark delivered and send the invoice.
If a read is missed
Tell the sponsor before they notice. Offer a make-good in the next episode and write it on the deal row.
Good guests say yes to clear, specific, respectful requests.
The email
Say who you are and who listens.
Say exactly what you want to talk about.
Offer two recording options, remote or in person.
State the time it will take and when it will air.
Before recording
Send questions or topics one week ahead
Send a technical check link
Confirm release and permissions
Thank them the day after
What's inside
5 tables · 24 views · 1 form · 10 row actions · 1 agent5 pages
- Podcast Network Operations Desk
- Dashboard
- Episode workflow
- Sponsor delivery guide
- Booking guests
4 tables
- Shows3 views · 7 sample rows
- Episodes7 views · 12 sample rows
- Guests7 views · 8 sample rows
- Sponsor deals7 views · 8 sample rows
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