Ethics In Podcasting For Podcasters

Not all choices facing podcasters are black and white. We often face moral dilemmas large and small. This tactic might be effective, but is it right? That topic might seem valid, but is it just? And what level of responsibility does a podcaster have when the thoughts and ideas shared on their show spread to the larger world?

March 30, 2022

Evo Terra's Podcast Hall of Fame Speech (For Good!)

One of the ways we make podcasting better is by holding the people who work in podcasting accountable for doing better. I'm using my induction into the Podcast Hall of Fame to shine more light on that.

October 26, 2021

Podcasting With A Purpose (Even If It's Your Own)

Why do you podcast? Yes, plenty of selfish reasons are important if only to keep you podcasting. But does it go deeper than that? I asked the community and was blown away by the responses I received.

July 22, 2021

Fighting Back At Podcasting's Disinformation Problem

Many podcasting services are too good to be true and are cleverly disguised scams. But some new services do present leapfrog opportunities to podcasters. The challenge? Knowing the difference.

May 26, 2021

Give Them An Excuse Not To Podcast

It’s hard for podcasts to go viral, but the viral-spreading of the podcasting bug is undeniable. We love bringing others to our party. But are we being honest with our dazzling praise of the medium?

May 25, 2021

Pushing Podcasting The Responsible Way

The drive to squeeze more out of podcasting can lead to some bad decisions. With podcasts growing at breakneck speed, the rush to do, say, or promote something can lead to reputation-damaging results.

March 11, 2021

How Much Trust Can You Have In Podcasting?

In the decentralized and distributed world of podcasting, trust is paramount. How much do you trust the myriad service providers along the chain who get your episodes to your listener’s ears?

March 8, 2021

Thanking A Few Of The Women Who Make Podcasting Better

Podcasting’s reputation as being a bro’s club has been sadly well-earned. But we can change that. Here’s a look at just some of the women in podcasting who are making podcasting better every day.

February 11, 2021

How To Share Your Podcasting Brilliance & Not Be A Jerk About It

Podcasting is awash with helpful guides & trainers. But there are also plenty of hucksters & shysters turning out a quick buck. How do you stay on the right side when you have knowledge to share?

January 18, 2021

Making More Equity In Podcasting By Stepping Back

Equality in podcasting is a nice-sounding idea that fails in practice. But if enough of us strive for equity in podcasting, that work-in-progress practice that can lead to positive change.

September 28, 2020

Podcasting A Hot Take Without Coming Off Like A Jerk

Before you take to the podcast airwaves with your own hot take on a trending topic, answer these three questions to make sure your words aren’t doing more harm than good.

September 21, 2020

We The People Are Changing Podcasting For The Better

We tend to assume the power is in the hands of the voice behind the mic. But as podcasting matures and expands, other hands are exerting their influence on what makes it to our ears.

July 22, 2020

Fighting Against The Hateful Side Of Podcasting

No one is shocked that hate speech exists in podcasting. Removing it, however, is quite a difficult task. But it doesn’t have to be. If we’re brave enough to make some tough choices when we find it.

July 21, 2020

Podcasting For Goodness' Sake

Things aren’t great. But you could use your podcasting powers for good and help worthy causes better tell their stories. (And still have plenty of time to a podcasting powerhouse!)

July 9, 2020

It's Time To Address Podcasting's Facebook Problem

Facebook has become an invaluable tool and resource center for many podcasters. But Facebook’s tarnished underbelly is coming under scrutiny, and future increased blowback could negatively impact your podcast.

June 3, 2020

It's The Institutionalized Racism, Stupid.

I’m breaking my between-seasons silence for some soul-searching, hard-to-swallow self-criticism, and a recommendation of a podcast you should listen to. Especially if you look and sound like me.

April 1, 2020

Ethical Dilemmas Of Working Podcasters

With great podcasting comes great responsibility, Uncle Ben would have said. The one from Spiderman, not Ozark. But there are ethical considerations to make when deciding to exercise that power or not. Let’s discuss.