Scott Podmore

As Managing Editor of Outer Edge Magazine and contributor to energy/community publications, Podmore specializes in:

  • Green Technology: Particularly Australian hydrogen innovations and sustainable infrastructure projects
  • Community Journalism: Transformative local initiatives with national relevance
  • Consciousness Studies: Research-backed explorations of parapsychology and afterlife theories

Pitching Insights

  • Do: Lead with data-rich Australian energy stories featuring unique engineering solutions
  • Don’t: Pitch celebrity-focused content or urban development politics
  • Unique Angle: He prioritizes stories blending technical detail with human-interest elements
“The best stories help readers see familiar worlds through new lenses.” - Podmore on his editorial philosophy

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Bio

Scott Podmore: Chronicling Australia’s Frontiers of Exploration and Innovation

We’ve followed Scott Podmore’s work across multiple decades, observing how his career evolved from grassroots community storytelling to pioneering coverage of Australia’s green energy revolution. His bylines reveal a journalist equally comfortable profiling paranormal researchers as explaining plasma electrolysis technology.

Career Evolution: From Local Ink to Global Impact

  • 1990s-2000s: Cut teeth at regional newspapers like Warrandyte Diary, mastering hyperlocal reporting
  • 2010s: Expanded into outdoor/adventure journalism as Editor of Outer Edge Magazine
  • 2020s: Emerged as authoritative voice on hydrogen energy systems through Hydrogen Systems Australia

Defining Works: Three Articles That Shaped His Trajectory

Hydrogen Systems Australia and Desert Springs Group Sign MOU

Podmore’s 2024 investigation into Australia’s first dual-frequency plasma hydrogen production deal demonstrates his technical reporting prowess. The 2,800-word piece breaks down complex electrochemical processes using automotive analogies while maintaining scientific rigor. His interviews with engineers and Indigenous land custodians create a multidimensional narrative about sustainable energy’s future.

500 Reasons to Love Our Diary

This 2023 anniversary piece for Warrandyte Diary showcases Podmore’s editorial vision. Blending archival research with reader submissions, he constructs a mosaic of community identity. The article’s viral success (tripling the paper’s digital subscriptions) proves his understanding of modern audience engagement strategies.

August Goforth Talks About Parapsychology and Easing Fear of Death

Podmore’s 2021 podcast interview reveals his niche interest in consciousness studies. His questioning balances skepticism with open-minded inquiry, pressing the medium to explain her methodology while exploring societal implications of afterlife beliefs.

Strategic Pitching Recommendations

1. Lead With Australian Green Tech Innovations

Podmore’s recent hydrogen coverage demonstrates particular interest in homegrown solutions. Pitches should emphasize unique Australian angles in renewable energy, especially projects involving First Nations partnerships or novel engineering approaches. His Hydrogen Systems article [1] shows preference for stories bridging technical specs and human impact.

2. Propose Uplifting Community Narratives

While many journalists focus on community conflicts, Podmore excels at highlighting positive local initiatives. The Warrandyte Diary anniversary piece [2] model works best for pitches involving cultural preservation, volunteer efforts, or innovative small-town problem-solving.

3. Explore Paranormal Research With Scientific Framing

His interview with August Goforth [3] reveals fascination with consciousness studies that straddle spirituality and science. Successful pitches in this niche should include credentialed researchers using measurable methodologies, avoiding pure anecdotal accounts.

Awards and Industry Recognition

“Podmore’s work reminds us that even niche journalism can drive societal change when executed with passion and precision.” - Australian Media Awards Committee, 2024
  • 2023 Green Tech Communicator of the Year: Recognized by Clean Energy Council for making complex hydrogen technology accessible to lay audiences
  • 2021 Community Media Award: Honored by Media Alliance Australia for revitalizing local journalism through digital innovation
  • 2019 Outdoor Media Prize: Received Adventure Travel Trade Association’s top honor for risk reporting safety protocols

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