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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.

October 25, 2021

They're Making Video Podcasts A Thing Again… Again And It Might Just Work This Time

On the whole, podcasting hasn’t been kind to video content producers. And video hasn’t been kind to podcasters’ wallets. But four developing trends could change how podcasters think about video in the future.

October 21, 2021

Making Your Podcast Better By Controlling The Narrative

Far too many podcasters cede control of the narrative of their episodes to their subject. Here’s how to take that power back, make better episodes, and wind up with even more content to share.

October 20, 2021

You Can Be An Expert On Your Podcast Without Being A Jerk About It

“Just the facts, ma’am,” said no podcast listener ever. Yet, the podcasting directories are filled with niched-down podcasters proclaiming their expertise. Is that what your audience truly wants?

October 19, 2021

Moving Past The Full-Time Podcast Income Fallacy

Most successful podcasters don’t make most of their income from their podcast. So why do successful people, from celebs to business leaders, keep investing in their own podcasts? Legitimacy and access.

October 18, 2021

Authentic Podcasting Is The Best Self Care

Worrying about growth, new tech, and other podcasting distractions can cause you to forget that your audience is your audience, not a nameless pool you have to fight for week after week. Lean into them.

October 14, 2021

Don't Be Afraid To Showcase Your Podcasting Talents

Conflicting advice plagues podcasters. Be yourself, but also follow this exact format, or you won’t have a successful show. Resolving that conflict isn’t easy. But it starts by trusting your talents.

October 13, 2021

From Free Podcast To Exclusive Podcast & Back Again

Some once-exclusive podcasters are challenging the notion that you can never go home again. They assume their audience will be happy to see them. But reality may not line up with those assumptions.

October 12, 2021

Showcasing The Best Episodes Of Your Podcast

You can’t judge a book by its cover. But our podcasts are judged by a single episode—our most recent. It’d be better if we were judged by a collection of our best episodes. But how would we do that?

October 11, 2021

Listening To Podcasts Is An Easy Habit To Break

Consistently releasing episodes on a set schedule is a good idea to keep your overall audience happy. But that doesn’t mean that every individual listener is listening to every individual episode. Is that OK?

October 4, 2021

Blame The Beach For This Interruption

There are those who would have podcasters believe that they have to grind out episodes, day after day, week after week, month after month, and never take a break. I am not one of those. ‘Cuz that’s dumb.

September 30, 2021

International Podcasting Day 17 Years In The Making

It’s International Podcast Day! A day when podcasters around the globe celebrate their craft and their journey, regardless if they’ve been podcasting for 17 days or 17 years. Speaking of that last one…

September 29, 2021

Podcasts Tend To Get The Audience They Deserve

Podcasting is easy. For like five minutes. Then reality sets in. The reality of making great content that people can’t help but share. Podcasting doesn’t come with guarantees. So is it worth it?

September 28, 2021

Avoid These 4 Bad Habits Of Bad Podcasters

It’s hard to predict which podcaster will be successful. But it’s fairly easy to see who won’t make it for long just by looking at their actions. Or inactions. Here are some of their bad habits for you to avoid.

September 27, 2021

A Little Bird And The Future Of Value For Value In Podcasts

Micropayments have been touted as the next big revenue source for podcasters since the beginning without much success. But could changes by social media finally herald in our money-flowing future?

September 23, 2021

Get Serious About Your Podcast With These 5 Upgrades

It’s true that it’s cheap to start a podcast. It’s also true that the best podcasters don’t often podcast on the cheap. Getting serious about podcasting means selecting serious podcasting tools and services.

September 22, 2021

6 Training Resources To Make You A Better Podcaster

Starting a podcast is easy. But becoming better by following self-serve, learn-at-your-own-pace materials will only get you so far. Sometimes, you need a specialized curriculum to make you a better podcaster.

September 21, 2021

5 Resources To Help You Think Like A Serious Podcaster

Where does the serious podcaster go when seeking to up their game? The web is lousy with “how to get started in podcasting” resources. Fortunately, there are also some great next-level resources. Here are five:

September 20, 2021

Why Learning Podcasting From The Pros Is Bad Advice

Who better to inspire fledgling podcasters than a podcaster at the top of their game! But for seasoned podcasters who want to get better, the value of playing follow the leader can quickly fade.

September 16, 2021

Before You Join A Podcast Network, Check These 5 Boxes

As interest in podcasting heats up, networks new and old are reaching out to podcasters to make it a group effort. Joining a network may be right for your podcast, but consider these five must-haves before you sign.

September 15, 2021

3 Lessons Podcasters Can Learn From Norm MacDonald's Life

What’s great about podcasting is that not everyone has to get you or your podcast. That was one of the great things about Norm MacDonald, a comedian from whom podcasters can learn a thing or three.