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Key takeaways from this episode:
1️⃣ One sentence can have a massive impact: Bob Barker's sign-off reminder to "help control the pet population, have your pets spayed or neutered" saved countless animal lives.
As podcast hosts, we have the power to use our platform and voice for important messages that align with our values and make a difference.
2️⃣ Make choices that reflect your values: Whether it's through the guests we bring on our shows or the conversations we have, we can align our podcasts with our philosophies and make a positive impact on our audience.
3️⃣ Sneaking up on your audience: Just like a message about animal population control on The Price is Right, sometimes the most impactful messages are the ones that subtly reach and surprise your audience. It's an opportunity for us as podcast hosts to share important messages that go beyond the main topics of our shows.
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Topics covered in this episode:
- World building and its importance in podcasting
- What your audience thinks "podcasting" is
- 30+ ways to use AI in podcasting
- Custom soundtracks for podcasts
- The 1331 Workshop Method for monetizing podcasts
- Classified ads, products, and services for podcast growth
Episode Timestamps:
[00:00:23] The Table of Contents
[00:03:12] Setting the scene for impactful podcasting.
[00:06:18] Want big opportunities? Start small first.
[00:12:14] Non-insiders won't understand RSS or podcasting. So what!
[00:13:13] "Raw tape" (and just tape in general)
[00:16:01] A way to monetize your podcast with workshops.
[00:19:42] Three options to subscribe to Build a Big Podcast
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About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:
This is the audio companion to Issue 143 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. On this episode, I dive into where the money is made in podcasting. how to get more reviews (and subscribers) for your podcast, podcast hosting, and more.
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Topics covered in this episode:
- Why Spiderman almost didn't happen (and an opportunity for podcasters)
- Recognizing ideas ahead of their time.
- Interview Comfort - how to set up your studio to get the best episodes.
- Podcasters no longer have to convince publishers or gatekeepers to publish our work, but we've got another problem ...
- There are still opportunities in podcasting
- Doing "The Work" in podcasting
Episode Timestamps:
[00:06:00] Fluorescent lights and your podcast studio
[00:08:59] Improving guest comfort: consider turning off video.
[00:11:09] Describe buys Squadcast
[00:18:30] A podcaster joke – are you living it?
[00:20:48] Connecting with guests (and listeners) through energy and emotion.
[00:23:38] Never miss an episode of Build a Big Podcast
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About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:
This is the audio companion to Issue 142 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. On this episode, I dive into where the money is made in podcasting. how to get more reviews (and subscribers) for your podcast, podcast hosting, and more.
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Topics covered in this episode:
- My $79 computer and how it gets the job done
- Fancy or expensive equipment is not necessary for great work
- Equipment vs "The Work"
- One string, millions of views ...
- A new social network from an ex-Twitter employee (not BlueSky)
- Episode notes on steroids, a database of everything mentioned in each episode
- Guest booking simplified
- Overcoming writer's block
Episode Timestamps:
[00:05:29] Track popular podcast topics with episode notes on steroids.
[00:09:40] 15 Guest Booking Principles
[00:11:38] Guests must know their subject matter ...
[00:18:50] Podcast Humor
[00:21:49] Want to spread better messages?
[00:22:43] Never miss an episode ...
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About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:
This is the audio companion to Issue 140 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. On this episode, I dive into where the money is made in podcasting. how to get more reviews (and subscribers) for your podcast, podcast hosting, and more.
Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click.
Topics covered in this episode:
- The #1 drag queen
- Ideas becoming stronger through discussion and debate
- Importance of considering all platforms for podcast distribution
- Discussion on microphones and sound quality
- Remote sessions with poor audio quality and background noise
- AI-powered tools for podcast episode creation
- The role of the host in capturing and maintaining listener attention
- Historical background of Apple's popularity among creatives
- How negative press can be used to one's advantage
- Using bad podcast reviews to promote specific items or content on a website
Episode Timestamps:
[00:00:21] Spiky point of view
[00:05:30] "Negative" publicity (and how to take advantage of it)
[00:08:18] Opinion vs fact, entertainers vs lecturers
[00:12:10] Great mics for crystal clear sound.
[00:14:05] AI-powered tools create podcasts
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This episode is brought to you by Riverside ...
Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:
This is the audio companion to Issue 140 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. On this episode, I dive into where the money is made in podcasting. how to get more reviews (and subscribers) for your podcast, podcast hosting, and more.
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What does Taylor Swift have to do with your first 1000 podcast subscribers?
When you look at how she grew her own audience (and reputation), a lot.
In this episode, I talk about a simple way to grow your podcast audience. So simple that many people skip it. But that's because it's also difficult and will require you to do some work as well as face rejection.
Is it worth it? Yeah.
Like to read? More thoughts on getting your first 1000 podcast subscribers.
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Topics covered in this episode:
- Taking advantage of the post-pandemic and post-social media urges
- Organize a meetup related to your podcast topic
- "Special effects" in podcasting – not necessary (if the storyline is compelling)
- Rules of engagement for interviews
- The importance of avoiding podcast and social media "shovelware"
- Different content for Facebook vs. podcasting
- Directly connecting and engaging with the audience through live events
- Meta's guide for Reels
- Ensuring your guests sound good
- Adapting questions if certain topics are off-limits
- How Dolly Parton handles "personal" questions
Episode Timestamps:
[00:01:27] Tips, best practices, and classified ads.
[00:04:57] Meetups: The ultimate audience growth strategy.
[00:06:58] Good storyline beats special effects in movies (and in podcasts).
[00:11:24] Avoid shovelware. Customize your content for each outlet.
[00:15:22] How to format your podcast episodes.
[00:17:42] Rules for podcast guests.
[00:19:42] Boost your podcast audience, buzz, and revenue.
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This episode is brought to you by Riverside ...
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About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:
This is the audio companion to Issue 139 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. On this episode, I dive into where the money is made in podcasting. how to get more reviews (and subscribers) for your podcast, podcast hosting, and more.
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Pre-interviews are an important part of producing a great podcast. You know that.
But sometimes guests push back on doing a pre-interview, thinking they're not important or otherwise not needed.
While it’s understandable that some guests may feel confident enough to wing it or may simply "not have the time" for a pre-interview, it’s crucial to explain why this step is so important.
Here are some strategies you might find helpful:
- Emphasize on Mutual Benefit: Explain that a pre-interview is not just beneficial for the host but also for the guest. It allows them to clarify their thoughts, prepare their anecdotes, and understand what to expect from the conversation.
- Assure Them It’s Not a Rehearsal: Some guests may feel that a pre-interview takes away from the spontaneity of the podcast. Reassure them that it’s not about scripting the conversation, but rather about setting a loose framework.
- Promote It as a Time Saver: A well-prepared interview often takes less time than an unprepared one. Detailing this might appeal to guests who are concerned about time commitments.
- Highlight Previous Successes: Share examples of past episodes where pre-interviews resulted in a great conversation, fun anecdotes, or insightful revelations.
- Offer Flexibility: If time is a constraint for the guest, offer to conduct a shorter pre-interview or do it via email or text. The goal is to at least get some preparation in.
Remember, podcasts are about engaging conversations and shared experiences. Ensuring both parties are prepared will only enhance the final output.
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Topics covered in this episode:
- Dolly Parton and her Imagination Library program
- "Hate listeners" and spreading a message
- Barbie boycotts and your podcast
- Engaging the listener through vivid descriptions
- Experiencing the Malibu Dreamhouse and encountering a character
- Young girls and the future of society
- Successfully getting a message across during a difficult interview
Episode Timestamps:
[00:00:29] Barbie, video comments, Dolly Parton
[00:06:05] Message spreading brings satisfaction, regardless of actions.
[00:06:49] "Hate Listeners" bring benefits
[00:12:11] Sneaky messages that change the world.
[00:14:07] Leverage others on social media for attention.
[00:19:03] Barbie (with music).
[00:21:58] Dolly Parton's faces judgment during interview.
[00:24:35] A really hot podcast ...
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About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:
This is the audio companion to Issue 138 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. On this episode, I dive into where the money is made in podcasting. how to get more reviews (and subscribers) for your podcast, podcast hosting, and more.
Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click.
Topics covered in this episode:
- Oops! A Lawsuit in Federal Court
- Bad Legal Advice?
- Hollywood Strike: Updates and Predictions for Resolution
- Recording from Home in a Closet
- Analyzing Audio Quality with Podcast Grader
- The Importance of Prioritizing Goals over Engaging in Arguments on Social Media
- Using Postal Mail to Promote Your Podcast
Episode Timestamps:
[00:06:09] Legal actions may not be worthwhile.
[00:12:52] "Opportunities happen, be ready."
[00:15:57] Promoting your podcast via postal mail
[00:17:51] Remote work "rules" for podcasters
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About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:
This is the audio companion to Issue 136 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. On this episode, I dive into where the money is made in podcasting. how to get more reviews (and subscribers) for your podcast, podcast hosting, and more.
Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click.
Topics covered in this episode:
- The Importance of Involving Listeners in Your Podcast
- Engaging, Promoting, and Growing Your Podcast Community
- Unlocking the Power of User-Generated Content
- How Autonomy Drives Podcast Engagement3
- The Importance of Origin Stories and Detail
- Fresh Episode Ideas: Q&A, Flipped Format, and Bonus Content
Episode Timestamps:
[00:02:54] Disney's attention to detail
[00:05:11] Your "Origin Story" crucial to generate viewer interest
[00:08:24] Encourages signing up for your mailing list and review your podcast
[00:12:54] Audacity - Is it a cult?
[00:14:31] User-generated content and what you need to know about it
[00:17:31] Getting listeners involved with your podcast
[00:20:15] Podcast monetization program for successful podcasters.
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This episode is brought to you by Riverside ...
Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:
This is the audio companion to Issue 135 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. On this episode, I dive into where the money is made in podcasting. how to get more reviews (and subscribers) for your podcast, podcast hosting, and more.
Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click.
Topics covered in this episode:
- Outgrowing Your Podcast: The importance of constantly evolving your podcast to keep up with your own growth and changing interests.
- Newsjacking: Discover a powerful strategy to attract more listeners by leveraging current events and trends.
- The Power of Rewards: Engaging your listeners is crucial for the success of your podcast.
- Embracing Background Noise: Creating an authentic podcast experience is essential.
- Finding "Money in the Middle"
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About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:
This is the audio companion to Issue 134 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. On this episode, I dive into where the money is made in podcasting. how to get more reviews (and subscribers) for your podcast, podcast hosting, and more.
Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click.
Topics covered in this episode:
- Why it's important for an artist (and you as a podcast) to be known for authentic work rather than being associated with other types of art.
- The importance of informing viewers/listeners about your real work when creating response videos or remixes.
- A discussion on a legendary broadcaster known for "The Strangest Secret" and his achievements in the spoken word album industry.
- Insights into daily routines
- The importance of planning episodes and writing for a great podcast.
- Tips on how to finish a podcast faster.
- Stolen tricks to grow your podcast and a conversation about equipment choices.
- How to enhance the quality of a podcast.- The sponsor for this episode, Riverside.fm, a platform for remote podcast and video recordings.
- Utilizing pinned posts on social media for maximum visibility of promotions.
- Exploring underutilized opportunities to reach new people who will be interested in your podcast
- Speaking at live events
- Advice on preparing a basic talk for unexpected speaking engagements.
- Introduction to the Audio Monetization Program (AMP), which offers one-on-one assistance to help you gain more listeners, engagement, impact, and income for your podcast.
Episode Timestamps:
[00:04:34] Struggles with self-employment.
[00:08:34] Review and analyze successful content (podcasts and videos) to improve your own.
[00:10:22] A legendary broadcaster who achieved success with his spoken word album. He emphasized the importance of planning and writing. This will also help you with your podcast.
[00:14:32] A timer, a leaderboard, and "distracted" alerts. How this can help you get more done ...
[00:18:48] Underutilizedopportunities to promote your podcast (and how to approach them)
[00:22:52] Building relationships and cross-promoting
[00:24:30] Creating a podcast without expensive equipment ... or cheap (and free) equipment.
[00:28:24] Get personalized podcast assistance for $50/month through Big Podcast AMP - Audio Monetization Program. Join other dedicated podcasters and boost your listener base, engagement, impact, and income.
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About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:
This is the audio companion to Issue 133 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. On this episode, I dive into where the money is made in podcasting. how to get more reviews (and subscribers) for your podcast, podcast hosting, and more.
Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click.
This is what you'll get from this very short episode of Build a Big Podcast:
Benefits of Podcasting for Communication Skills
- Podcasting can help improve communication skills by enhancing storytelling abilities
- Thinking through and editing thoughts before speaking can lead to clearer and more concise communication
- Effective communication skills learned through podcasting can be applied in various situations, like group calls or webinars
How Podcasting Helps with Personal Introductions
- Podcasting can help you get to the point and quickly exit conversations
- The three-act structure, which is commonly used in podcasting, is essential in introductions, just like in storytelling
- Introduction skills can help with all aspects of your life, including business, career, or even dating purpose
Advantages of Podcasting Beyond Direct Monetary Gains
- Podcasting can help clarify and explore ideas and contribute to the completion of projects, such a books
- Anyone can benefit from podcasting, even if they are unsure what to podcast about or no one listens to their podcast
- Podcasting can help build professional authority in a specific niche
Thanks to Gabriel Suarez from Camp Iron Mountain for the inspiration for this episode.
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On this episode of Build a Big Podcast, we explore the topic of when it's time to the name of your podcast. This episode was inspired by a message from York Campbell of Welcome to Earth Stories.
Sometimes changing your podcast name is necessary to attract the right audience. And if what happened to York is happening to you, it's time to make your move.
Topics on this Episode:
- What's the importance of podcast titles?
- Is your podcast relevant to your audience? How to know ...
- Can the name of a podcast be changed after it has already been established?
- What should you do if your podcast title isn't attracting the desired listeners?
- Why change the name of your podcast? (And when to do it ...)
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Topics covered in this episode:
- A way to get you podcast "unstuck"
- Coal mining safety stickers as a form of manipulation
- AI tools for podcast editing - two you need to know about
- The importance of sound and subtitles in videos for message comprehension and retention
- Combining audio and printed text to enhance memorability
- The trend of buying both audio and printed versions of books
- Hearing problems
- Consuming video content - how people do it and what you need to know
- Limited-edition merchandise stores
- Encouraging listener participation
- Good manners and preparedness in podcast interviews
Episode Timestamps:
[00:00:25] "Get the newsletter at newsletter.bigpodcast.com"
[00:06:16] Using video? You must have subtitles for best conversion, comprehension.
[00:07:31] How to boost podcast listeners with stickers.
[00:12:13] What to do with unprepared guests ...
[00:15:31] Two AI tools for podcast audio summarized.
[00:16:30] How to subscribe to this podcast ...
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About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:
This is the audio companion to Issue 132 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. On this episode, I dive into where the money is made in podcasting. how to get more reviews (and subscribers) for your podcast, podcast hosting, and more.
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If you're interested in growing your podcast, you have a limited-time opportunity to get into the beta version of my updated Podcast Jumpstart program ... FREE!
It's already started, but it's not too late for you to catch up. The doors to this offer will only be open a couple more days, so if you're interested, get in now.
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Back with another episode that answers the question, "What turns you off from a podcast?" This is important info and, fortunately, there are easy fixes for everything I mention. Want to make sure you don't miss future episodes in this series? Subscribe to the podcast here. This episode is brought to you by Riverside ... Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
This is the audio companion to Issue 103 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click. Topics: * All Secrets are Based in Grief or Pleasure * How to Put Your Podcast (and Life) on "Easy Mode" * Analyze Your Microphone Setup for Free * A Better Way to Edit Your Podcast? * How NPR Does Podcast Credits * Elon's Leaked Productivity Email
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Fact: If you have a somewhat popular podcast, you will be approached by publicists trying to book guests on it. Also a fact ... It's easy to get on a "publicist sucker list" and have pay-for-bookings publicists dump low-level guests that they can't place elsewhere on you. So you need to get good at saying "No." In this episode, I talk about the good that can happen when working with a competant publicist to create good episodes for your podcast and give you advice for getting both the guests and the episodes you and your listeners want. This episode is brought to you by Riverside ... Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
This is the audio companion to Issue 102 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click. Topics: * Stick With the Plan * How to Join the Twitter Alternative Mastodon * Podcast Interview Checklist – A Guide for Guests * Want to Be a Podcast Guest? Pitch Like This ... * Your Kid Knows How to Subscribe to a Podcast * The 5 Stages of Podcasting
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This is the audio companion to Issue 101 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click. Topics: * Guitar vs. Podcasting – Part 2 * Your Audience Wants Empathy – How to Get It Right! * More Podcast Episode Downloads * Make Poor-Quality Audio Sound Good * This Formula Will Make a Great Podcast Episode
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This is the audio companion to Issue 100 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click. Topics: * This is Issue 100! So what?! * How to Create a Podcast Personality * A Podcast Superpower * Doing This Will Grow Your Podcast * Robot Podcasting Coach – Only $49 * Radio Rules – Which ones are you breaking?
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Fact: You will get more listeners for your podcast by doing promos for every episode. In this episode, I give you a simple "template" to record great promos as well as share behind-the-scenes footage of what recording these promos looks like in real life. This episode is brought to you by Riverside ... Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
This is the audio companion to Issue 99 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click. Topics: * Guitar vs. Podcasting * Grow Your Podcast with this Marketing Swipe File * Podcast Emergency!! Now what?! * Is There an Ideal Podcast Length? * Understanding Why People Don't Pay for Podcasts
Links to Things I Talk About: * Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter
This episode is brought to you by Riverside ... Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
Mark Des Cotes is a graphic designer and founder of Podcast Branding. What makes some podcast cover art stand out while other podcast cover art is ignored? That's the topic of this episode.
I talk with Mark about: * Using photos on your podcast artwork – yes or no? * Choosing the right font for your podcast artwork * How important is color? * Designing podcast art for small screens (and large ones) * The pros and cons of using an artwork "marketplace" like Fiverr
Links to Things We Talk About: * Big Podcast – Grow Your Podcast Audience, Build Listener Loyalty, and Get Everybody Talking About Your Show * PodcastBranding.co
This episode is brought to you by Riverside ... Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
This is the audio companion to Issue 98 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click. Topics: * "That's Not a Podcast!" (and other things old guys say) * How to Get Your Work on NPR * Will Changing the Color of Your Podcast Art Get You More Downloads? * Free Sound Effects for Your Podcast * A Website for Your Podcast – Only $69! * The Podcast That Sells Itself
Links to Things I Talk About: * Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter
This episode is brought to you by Riverside ... Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
This is the audio companion to Issue 97 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click. Topics: * Never Shop for Food When You're Hungry * Let's lift up young podcasters! * Reality Television – Good for Your Podcasting Career? * 7 Mistakes Podcasters Make * How Long Marketing (like Podcast Advertising) Takes
Links to Things I Talk About: * Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter
This episode is brought to you by Riverside ... Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
I've been spending a lot of time on podcast turnoffs and how to fix them over the last few episodes. This episode is a continuation of that series that shows you how to take a common "turnoff" and make a few changes to it, so you become connected with both your guests and listeners. It's an easy fix that will get you big (and positive) results. NEXT UP: The audio version of this issue of Big Podcast Insider. Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you don't miss it. This episode is brought to you by Riverside ... Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
Back with another episode that answers the question, "What turns you off from a podcast?" This is important info and, fortunately, there are easy fixes for everything I mention. Want to make sure you don't miss future episodes in this series? Subscribe to the podcast here. Links to Things I Talk About: * Podchaser
This episode is brought to you by Riverside ... Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
This is the audio companion to Issue 96 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click. Topics: * If Krusty the Clown had a podcast ... * International Podcast Day * A secret to audience growth ... * Meetings vs. Podcast Interviews * Tools That Solve Your Podcasting Problems
Links to Things I Talk About: * Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter
This episode is brought to you by Riverside ... Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
Getting people to listen to your podcast is hard enough, but keeping them as listeners is arguably harder. Podchaser asked their followers, "What turns you off from a podcast?" In this episode, I talk about some of the replies and how to work around common podcasting issues that listeners find repelling. Links to Things I Talk About: * Podchaser
This episode is brought to you by Riverside ... Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
This is the audio companion to Issue 95 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click. Topics: * The Podcast Practice Room * How to Easily Batch Social Media Videos (and Other Content) * Audacity 3.2 is Here (...and it's still free) * 50 Podcasting Rules * Did you just say you didn't need to edit your podcast?! * The Apple Podcasters Program
Links to Things I Talk About: * Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter
This episode is brought to you by Riverside ... Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
What makes some podcast interviews stand out? Why do you want to keep listening to some hosts, even when their guests aren't that great? How can you bring the best out of your guests?
These are the kinds of questions I think about all the time. So I brought in a guy who thinks about these things just as much as I do to discuss the opportunity podcasters have every time we sit across from a guest.
I talk with Joe about: * Reverse Mentorship * How to get better at something * Learning from books (or podcasts) vs. learning from people * The difference between a "conversation" and a great podcast interview * Preparing for podcast interviews * Red Light Syndrome * How to keep growing and getting better as you age (or just do something for a long time) * The pros and cons of doing podcast interviews with video vs. doing audio-only interviews
Links to Things We Talk About: * One Percent Better Podcast * Damn Good Conversations
This episode is brought to you by Riverside ... Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
This is the audio companion to Issue 94 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click. Topics: * Like, Know, Trust = 75% * How to Get Booked on Podcasts * Audacity 3.2 is Coming! * Oops! Shouldn't Have Hit Publish! * Find Influencers: 6 Easy Steps to Choose the Right Ones
Links to Things I Talk About: * Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter
This episode is brought to you by Riverside ... Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
This is the audio companion to Issue 93 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click. Topics: * When is a Podcast Ready to Launch? * Google's “Helpful Content” Algorithm = Helpful for Quality Podcasts * A $400 Mic Stand for $60?! * How to Make Your Live Streams Sound Better * Before you talk about your new mic, know this ... * Advertising to Gen Z? What you need to know ...
Links to Things I Talk About: * Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter
This episode is brought to you by Riverside ... Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
This is the audio companion to Issue 92 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click. Topics: * Hooray for Everything? No. * Podcast Psychology – Why Do People Listen to a Podcast? * 10 Podcast Episode Ideas (Using Your Existing Knowledge) * My audio engineer told me a funny story ... * $100,000/day on TikTok?! * 34 Ways to Make Money as a Podcaster (with Examples)
Links to Things I Talk About: * Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter * 101 Podcast Episode Templates – Powerful, Done-for-You Episode Templates to Grow Your Podcast Audience
This episode is brought to you by Riverside ... Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
Ben Shapiro walks into a podcasting convention ... Topics: * White Guys in Mississippi * Racist Music * Gun Shows * Old School Rednecks * David Duke * Bikers * Right Wing Media in Nashville * How to turn $10,000 into $1,000,000 worth of publicity * "Classic Good Manners" and Other Revisionism * Will the real Podcast Movement please stand up? * What happened to that guy from that 80s sitcom? * The best way to kill nine years hard work of work is 15 minutes.
Links to Things I Talk About: * Too Little Too Late, Podcast Movement
This is the audio companion to Issue 91 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click. Topics: * Don't Follow the Money * You Are the Podcast "Scene" * Your biggest opportunity for podcast growth ... * A Feedburner Alternative * What Podcasters Know ... * How to Ask for Payment (Politely)
Links to Things I Talk About: * Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter * 101 Podcast Episode Templates – Powerful, Done-for-You Episode Templates to Grow Your Podcast Audience
This episode is brought to you by Riverside ... Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
This is the audio companion to Issue 90 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click. Topics: * Are You (or Your Podcast) Stuck? * Want More Podcast Downloads? Try This ... * Free Music for Your Podcast * Zoom PodTrak P4 Multitrack Podcast Recorder * Editing Your Podcast is No Joke! * 7 Podcast Monetization Methods (with Examples!)
Links to Things I Talk About: * Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter * 101 Podcast Episode Templates – Powerful, Done-for-You Episode Templates to Grow Your Podcast Audience
This episode is brought to you by Riverside ... Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
This is the audio companion to Issue 89 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click. Topics: * Is a Bigger Podcast Really Better? * First 10,000 Subscribers in 30 Days – Here's the How ... * Casey Neistat's 10 Stoic Practices (For Productivity) * Is Your Podcast Making Your Grandmother Sad? * Why Companies are Ditching Influencers for Real People * This is why companies pay for podcast ads ...
Links to Things I Talk About: * Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter * 101 Podcast Episode Templates – Powerful, Done-for-You Episode Templates to Grow Your Podcast Audience
This episode is brought to you by Riverside ... Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
This is the audio companion to Issue 88 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click. Topics: * How to Never Miss Your Release Date * Short Videos > Long Podcast Episodes? * The Trade-Up ... or How I Survived on $0.01 for 30 Days * Stranger Things is Being Edited Retroactively by Netflix * Time-Shifted Interviews? This Will Help! * Are Female Podcasters More Supportive Than Male Podcasters? * Guests are Paying Up to $50,000 to Appear on Popular Podcasts
Links to Things I Talk About: * Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter * 101 Podcast Episode Templates – Powerful, Done-for-You Episode Templates to Grow Your Podcast Audience
This episode is brought to you by Riverside ... Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
This is the audio companion to Issue 87 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click. Topics: * This is why people will subscribe to your podcast ... * Amazon (Like Podcasting) Has a "Trust" Problem * How to Build Trust in Relationships with Smart Content Marketing * How I Got My First 2000 Subscribers * YouTube Band's Partnership Ends in Supreme Court
Links to Things I Talk About: * Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter * 101 Podcast Episode Templates – Powerful, Done-for-You Episode Templates to Grow Your Podcast Audience
This episode is brought to you by Riverside ... Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
The previous episode of Build a Big Podcast was a "Side Car" Episode built around content from Doc G from Earn and Invest and Dave Jackson from School of Podcasting. Then things got interesting ... Dave Jackson took my "Side Car" and attached it to this episode of his podcast, School of Podcasting. This is a great example of what happens when you combine resources and skills with another podcaster in your space and it's something that you can easily get going for your podcast, starting with your next episode. And it gets even bigger than what Dave and I did ... I talk all about that on this episode. Links to Things I Talk About: * School of Podcasting * Riverside * 101 Podcast Episode Templates – Powerful, Done-for-You Episode Templates to Grow Your Podcast Audience
This episode is brought to you by Riverside ... Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
It's not uncommon for even moderely successful podcasts to to get 20-30 guest pitches per week. These pitches are often listeners who have a related story they'd like to tell. But are these potential guests and stories a good match for your podcast? And if not, what's the best way of handling this? How to select guests (and stories) for your podcast and how to turn down the ones that aren't a match is the topic of this episode. If you're pitching yourself (or another potential guest) for a podcast, you can flip this info to learn how to be more successful at it. NOTE: This is an example of a "Side Car" Episode and features content from Doc G from Earn and Invest and Dave Jackson from School of Podcasting. For more episode templates, check out 101 Podcast Episode Templates – Powerful, Done-for-You Episode Templates to Grow Your Podcast Audience. Links to Things I Talk About: * School of Podcasting * Earn and Invest * Riverside * 101 Podcast Episode Templates – Powerful, Done-for-You Episode Templates to Grow Your Podcast Audience
This episode is brought to you by Riverside ... Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
If you do enough interviews, somebody whom you've interviewed is going to die. Sometimes this will happen before you release the episode. Then what? And what do you do if somebody dies after an episode has been released? In this episode, I share my thoughts on the reality of doing lots of interviews (and sometimes even just a few) and options for how to handle situations of death, stroke, and sunstance abuse that affects your guests. I also share some great interview questions to help you get important people on tape. Links to Things I Talk About: * My Spouse Has Dementia * Riverside * Great Questions by StoryCorps
This episode is brought to you by Riverside ... Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
This is the audio companion to Issue 86 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click. Topics: * Podcasters Don't Read * 3 Steps for a Big Podcast Launch (or Relaunch) * Batch Creating Bonus Content for Podcast Episodes * Are Your Podcast Episodes Boring? * Steal These 10 "Newsletter" Monetization Tips * The Principles of Online (and Podcast) Marketing
Links to Things I Talk About: * Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter * 101 Podcast Episode Templates – Powerful, Done-for-You Episode Templates to Grow Your Podcast Audience * Podcast Directories - Where to Submit Your Podcast
This episode is brought to you by Riverside ... Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
How do you get people to pay attention to your podcast? This is one of the most frequently-asked questions I get. I wrote about this in my book, Big Podcast – Grow Your Podcast Audience, Build Listener Loyalty, and Get Everybody Talking About Your Show. But this is a big topic, so I wanted to share a couple of things I've seen from two companies in the podcasting space, Riverside and Focusrite, to get you to think about launching (and relaunching) in a different way. One of the best things you can do to launch a podcast (or just about anything) is by "borrowing" an audience. This is why we see so many celebrities, experts, and "influencers" in ads. But that's just part of the process. If it were easy to buy your way in, everybody would do it. You have to be skillful. And that's what I talk about in this episode, a three-part process for launching (or relaunching) a podcast that you can use. Links to Things I Talk About: * Riverside * Focusrite Vocaster One * Big Podcast Instagram
This episode is brought to you by Riverside ... Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
This is the audio companion to Issue 85 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click. Topics: * Are You 50% There Yet? * What Does 1000 Listeners Look Like? * Consumers are looking for humor, but brands aren't delivering ... * Google Rewards Content for Being Different, Not Just Better * Custom Podcast Music Using Robot Composers * Your Podcast on YouTube
Links to Things I Talk About: * Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter * 101 Podcast Episode Templates – Powerful, Done-for-You Episode Templates to Grow Your Podcast Audience
This episode is brought to you by Riverside ... Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
This is a followup episode with Joe Saul-Sehy about how he used his podcast, Stacking Benjamins, to get a six-figure book deal. Listen to Part 1 here and Part 2 here.
I talk with Joe about: * Which is first? Book or Podcast * Finding (and working with) a co-author ... * Finding an agent ... * Getting the book deal – shopping your book to publishers * Miami Vice?! - Yes, am important lesson in pitching your stuff * A “secondary payoff” to doing a book, especially for podcast hosts who do interviews
To make sure you get all the episodes I've done with Joe, subscribe to this podcast.
Links to Things We Talk About: * Stacking Benjamins * Stacked: Your Super-Serious Guide to Modern Money Management * 101 Podcast Episode Templates – Powerful, Done-for-You Episode Templates to Grow Your Podcast Audience
This episode is brought to you by Riverside ... Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
This is the audio companion to Issue 84 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click. Topics: * How to Be an Influencer (and Make Money Doing It) * 4000+ Subscribers in the last 9 weeks ... * 24 Perfect Moments to Use Email Signature Banners to Boost Your Podcast * Which Podcast Artwork Do You Like Best? * Do You Skip Podcast Commercials? * Brand Deals 101 * Make Sponsors Come to You
Links to Things I Talk About: * Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter * 101 Podcast Episode Templates – Powerful, Done-for-You Episode Templates to Grow Your Podcast Audience
This episode is brought to you by Riverside ... Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
This is the audio companion to Issue 83 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click. Topics: * Why Podcasts Die * 10 Influencers Share How to Grow Your Email List with Social Media * When is being a podcast guest a bad idea? * What if money didn't matter? * This software will make your podcast sound better.
Links to Things I Talk About: * Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter * 101 Podcast Episode Templates – Powerful, Done-for-You Episode Templates to Grow Your Podcast Audience
This episode is brought to you by Riverside ... Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
This is the audio companion to Issue 82 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click. Topics: * More Voices = More Podcast Listeners * 38 Types of Secrets (You're Likely Keeping at Least One) * 7 Types of Videos to Market Yourself (and Your Podcast) * 5 Negative "Podcaster" Mindsets * 6 Types of Podcasts You Can Start Publishing Today * The Podcast Guest Hijack
Links to Things I Talk About: * Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter * 101 Podcast Episode Templates – Powerful, Done-for-You Episode Templates to Grow Your Podcast Audience * David Hooper on Facebook * Big Podcast on Instagram
This episode is brought to you by Riverside ... Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
In a move that should have surprised absolutely no one, the Supreme Court reversed the Roe v. Wade decision, more or less paving the path to outlaw abortion in the United States. It seems like everybody and his brother is talking about it online. Should you? If so, what's the best way to do it? Thoughts in this episode ... Links to Things I Talk About: * Host-Read Podcast Ad(s) Roe v. Wade Overturn * Action for All * Build a Big Podcast
This is the audio companion to Issue 81 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, consider subscribing – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time. Topics: * Let's talk about the name of your podcast... * What's the "Perfect" Podcast Name? * Naming Your Podcast – A Lesson in Simplicity * The Six-Word Podcast Test * How a Bigshot Writing Coach Beats Writer’s Block * Easily Collaborate on Podcast Production
Links To Things I Talk About: * Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter * 101 Podcast Episode Templates – Powerful, Done-for-You Episode Templates to Grow Your Podcast Audience
This is the audio companion to Issue 80 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, consider subscribing – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time. Topics: * What happened last week is a lesson in how to improve your podcast ... * Are you interested in speaking at a podcast conference? * Kevin MacLeod – The Most Famous Musician You've Never Heard Of * Clubhouse isn't Dead, but... * Lies, Fake News, and Alternative Facts – What you can do ... * How Do You Find New Episode Ideas? * A funny way to handle guest pitches ...
Links To Things I Talk About: * Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter * 101 Podcast Episode Templates – Powerful, Done-for-You Episode Templates to Grow Your Podcast Audience
This is the audio companion to Issue 79 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, consider subscribing – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time. Topics: * Old School vs. New School * 14 Best "Email Signature" Design Examples * How to Say No to Guest Pitches (and More) * The $9 Email Signature * THIS IS IMPORTANT! Copyright Claims Up to $30,000 ...
Links To Things I Talk About: * Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter * 101 Podcast Episode Templates – Powerful, Done-for-You Episode Templates to Grow Your Podcast Audience
This is a two-part series about the behind-the-scenes of Stacking Benjamins, a top financial podcast, co-hosed by Joe Saul-Sehy.
Something I've found is pretty common with podcaters (and all creative people) is we jump into whatever it is at the level we're at, get our bearings, then hit the gas as we learn what needs to be done to get better, going much deeper into the project and how we approach it. For example, as a podcaster, you probably listen to your first episodes and notice things about your hosting or (lack of) audio quality that you didn't notice at the time – what worked for us then, wouldn't be very satisfying to us now.
Joe had a similar experience with his podcast, Stacking Benjamins. And that's what we talk about on this episode of Build a Big Podcast.
This is Part 2 of 2. Part 1 is here. To make sure you get both, subscribe to this podcast.
Links to Things We Talk About: * Stacking Benjamins * Stacked: Your Super-Serious Guide to Modern Money Management
Most podcasters know Focusrite for its Scarlet line of audio interfaces. The Vocaster is a similar product, but with an optional software interface, a nice layout for live streaming, and a way to connect to guests and co-hosts via your phone. There are plenty of people reviewing the Focusrite Vocaster on YouTube. Rather than give you something that has already been done, I made this episode so you could actually hear the it in a podcasting situation and how it sounds with an inexpensive, beginner-level mic, Audio-Technica's ATR2100. Links To Things I Talk About: * Build a Big Podcast
This is the audio companion to Issue 78 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, consider subscribing – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time. Topics: * Don't Look Away * Your Listeners Have Secrets * A Three-Year Podcast Promotion Strategy * How to Get Your First 100 Subscribers * It's Like "Magic Eraser" for Audio ... * This App Will Improve Your Hosting Skills
Links To Things I Talk About: * Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter * 101 Podcast Episode Templates – Powerful, Done-for-You Episode Templates to Grow Your Podcast Audience
This is a bonus episode connected to my two-part series about the behind-the-scenes of the business of Stacking Benjamins, a top financial podcast, co-hosed by Joe Saul-Sehy.
Part One is here.
Part Two is here.
You get both when you subscribe to this podcast.
Links To Things We Talk About: * Stacking Benjamins * Stacked: Your Super-Serious Guide to Modern Money Management
This is a two-part series about the behind-the-scenes of the business of Stacking Benjamins, a top financial podcast, co-hosed by Joe Saul-Sehy.
Joe learned from failure. Destroying his credit immediately after leaving home, he had to learn about money the hard way. It was through those experiences that he created Stacking Benjamins.
Kiplinger has called Stacking Benjamins the “best personal finance podcast” and Fast Company has described it as striking a “great balance between fun and functional.”
In this episode, I talk with Joe about building Stacking Benjamins.
Topics: * Getting started in "radio" * How a free credit card started Joe's personal finance journey * Being too broke to get a car * Sneaking an important message into your podcast … * Borrowing ideas from radio and television shows * The importance of giving your listeners a “roadmap” * Being an “airport” for listeners * Why some host “yell” and why you won't hear this on Stacking Benjamins * Keeping in touch with “who you were” to create a better listener experience * A counterintuitive way to grow your podcast * The “small audience” advantage
This is Part 1 of 2. To make sure you get both, subscribe to this podcast.
Links To Things We Talk About: * Stacking Benjamins * Stacked: Your Super-Serious Guide to Modern Money Management
This is the audio companion to Issue 77 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, consider subscribing – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time. Topics: * No Podcast Is “Too Small” to Make Money With Advertising * 10 Niches That Make Money in 2022 * How to Bring Big Word-of-Mouth Content to Your Marketing * How to Promote Your Podcast: 21 NEW Strategies * How to Improve Articulation & Diction - Articulation Exercises for Actors * Podcast Stats = More Ad Sales
Links To Things I Talk About: * Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter * 101 Podcast Episode Templates – Powerful, Done-for-You Episode Templates to Grow Your Podcast Audience
There's a baby formula shortage in the United States right now. Unfortunately, many podcasters find themselves in a similar situation regarding their podcasts and related businesses. Are you one of them?
Links To Things I Talk About: * Podcast Directories - Where to Submit Your PodcastThe Podcast Academy
This is the audio companion to Issue 76 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, consider subscribing – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time. Topics: * Social Media = Double-Edged Sword for Podcasters * AIR New Voices Program – Apply Now! * The Social Media Platforms That Actually Earn Creators Money * A Beginner's Guide to Reddit: How to Get Started & Be Successful * Why Email Is an Untapped Opportunity to Reach Gen Z * Your "Email Name" Matters
Links To Things I Talk About: * Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter * 101 Podcast Episode Templates – Powerful, Done-for-You Episode Templates to Grow Your Podcast Audience
This episode isn't so much about The Podcast Academy, Daniel J. Lewis, or abortion as much as it is an opportunity we have as podcasters (and humans) to learn from what happened with The Podcast Academy last week and use it as a catalyst to make the world a better place for everybody.
There may be a "Part 2" to this episode that includes Daniel. I've reached out to him. If you want to make sure you're notified should that happen, subscribe to this podcast and you'll get it automatically.
If you'd like more information on abortion, I recommend you listen to this episode of Science Vs or read this report from the CDC.
Links To Things I Talk About: * The Podcast Academy
This is the audio companion to Issue 75 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, consider subscribing – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time. Topics: * New Listeners, 2 for the Price of 1 * How to Write Compelling Episode Titles * Audio is More Important than Video * 10 Gmail Tips to Increase Your Email Productivity * Vanity Downloads – Yes, your "download numbers" are wrong! * 10 Very Scientific Charts and Graphs About the Podcast Industry
Links To Things I Talk About: * Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter * 101 Podcast Episode Templates – Powerful, Done-for-You Episode Templates to Grow Your Podcast Audience
This is the audio companion to Issue 74 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, consider subscribing – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time. Topics: * Exclusion = Inclusion * KALW Audio Academy – Now Accepting Applications * Small Audience = Big Audience * These 25 Best Blog Ideas = New Podcast Episode Ideas * Netflix’s Advertising Plans – An option for podcasters? * Your Podcasting Aspirations Are No Longer Interesting to Facebook
Links To Things I Talk About: * Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter * 101 Podcast Episode Templates – Powerful, Done-for-You Episode Templates to Grow Your Podcast Audience
This is the audio companion to Issue 73 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, consider subscribing – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time. Topics: * The $100,000 Podcasting Studio * Google Podcasts Creator Program / PRX Training * How to Pair Google Fonts * Want more podcast listeners? Try speaking live ... * Automatic (and FREE) Podcast Mastering * Get a Dedicated RSS Email You Can Instantly Transfer (or Sell) * How Praising Your Competition Benefits You
Links To Things I Talk About: * Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter
This is the audio companion to Issue 72 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, consider subscribing – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time. Topics: * Two Kinds of Podcast Ripoffs * WarnerMedia is Looking for Upcoming Podcasters * How to Use Podcasts for Link Building * Free Podcast Transcription (with Editing via Text) * Wordpress Hosting for $9.98/year * "This podcast series is a shameless rip-off ..."
Links To Things I Talk About: * Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter
This is the audio companion to Issue 71 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, consider subscribing – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time. Topics: * A "Secret" All Podcasters Know ... * The Complete Guide to Influencer Marketing * YouTube is #1 for Podcasters on Headliner - Here is Why * A Disciplined Way To Deal With Email * Take Control of Your Email Inbox * The BEST Email Tool for Podcasters * Zoom Church
Links To Things I Talk About: * Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter
This is the audio companion to Issue 70 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, consider subscribing – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time. Topics: * YouTube is the New Podcasting? * What are YouTube's plans for podcasting? * YouTube's podcast pitch deck * YouTube's Podcast Promotion Strategy * Can YouTube take on Spotify on the podcast front? * How to Support a Struggling Friend (or Listener) * Free Book on Growing Your Podcast Audience * 70+ High-Quality Websites Ready to Pay for Your Guest Posts
Links To Things I Talk About: * Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter
This is the audio companion to Issue 69 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, consider subscribing – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time. Topics: * Kanye West * Nobody is Listening to You (Until They Are) * 10 Things to Grow Your Podcast Audience NOW * Lifetime Podcast Hosting * Zoom ZDM-1 Dynamic Microphone * How to Monetize Your Expertise: 6 Questions to Ask Yourself * Here's How to Ask for Referrals (w/ Email Template)
Links To Things I Talk About: * Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter
This is a two-part series about keeping listeners of your podcast more engaged with your episodes.
In this episode, I talk about something you've seen in horror movies and (some) Netflix documentaries that will keep listeners not only listening to your podcast, but also get them talking about your podcast with their friends.
This is Part 2 of 2. To make sure you get both, subscribe to this podcast.
Links To Things I Talk About: * My Spouse Has Dementia
This is a two-part series about keeping listeners of your podcast more engaged with your episodes.
There's a trick wedding DJs and pop songwriters know about keeping an audience engaged. It's something that also works to keep podcast listeners engaged and you can use it on your next episode.
This is Part 1 of 2. To make sure you get both, subscribe to this podcast.
Links To Things I Talk About: * Podcast Editor Academy
This is the audio companion to Issue 68 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, consider subscribing – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time. Topics: * How World Class Radio Shows (and Podcasts) Get Made * Make Your Podcast "Stick" * No One is Listening …Yet. * Thinking of pausing your podcast? Read this ... * Automated "Episode Notes" for Your Podcast?
Links To Things I Talk About: * Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter
Patty McMahon is a Philadelphia-based radio producer turned independent podcaster. She spent years producing and editing episodes of Fresh Air with Terry Gross. In this episode, I talk with her about the changing face of radio production, opportunities for veteran radio people in today's market, and the advantage newer and younger producers have, even if they have limited experience.
This is Part 3 of 3. To make sure you get the entire series, subscribe to this podcast.
Links To Things We Talk About: * Fresh Air
Patty McMahon is a Philadelphia-based radio producer turned independent podcaster. who spent years producing and editing episodes of Fresh Air with Terry Gross. She was in the Fresh Air studio in 2002 for an interview with Gene Simmons that's become legendary in podcasting and radio circles.
This is the behind-the-scenes story of that interview with additional thoughts from Patty about getting good interviews and working with publicists.
This is Part 2 of 3. To make sure you get the entire series, subscribe to this podcast. Links To Things We Talk About: * Fresh Air
Patty McMahon is a Philadelphia-based radio producer turned independent podcaster. She spent years producing and editing episodes of Fresh Air with Terry Gross. In this episode, I talk to her about it. This is Part 1 of 3. To make sure you get the entire series, subscribe to this podcast.
Links To Things We Talk About: * Fresh Air
This is the audio companion to Issue 67 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, consider subscribing – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time. Topics: * How to "Package" Your Podcast * How Zelensky Made Truth More Compelling Than Lies * 10 Proven Methods to Go Viral – Copy and paste these templates to gain 1000s of followers * What a YouTube Editor with 5 BILLION VIEWS Can Teach You * How to Sell Advertising on Your Podcast
Links To Things I Talk About: * Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter
This is the audio companion to Issue 66 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, consider subscribing – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time. Topics: * Volodymyr Zelenskyy's "Podcast Secret" * How to Build a Personal Brand (and Grow Your Podcast Audience) * Want More Listeners? Use These "Episode Title" Templates * Receive Audio Messages (and Donations) from Listeners * How to Make Slow Podcast Production Go Faster * If you're thinking of doing an online course, this guide will help you.
Links To Things I Talk About: * Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter
This is the audio companion to Issue 65 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, consider subscribing – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time. Topics: * Shorter = Better? In this case, yes. * Podcast Editing Challange * Want More Podcast Subscribers? You need a good "landing page." * 7 Ways to Niche Down (and Level-Up) Your Podcast * Make your podcast artwork stand out with this free tool * Never run out of podcast episode ideas! * Shopify vs. Amazon – A Lesson for Podcasters
Links To Things I Talk About: * Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter
This is the audio companion to Issue 64 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, consider subscribing – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time. Topics: * Why Podcasters Should Stop Doing Video Interviews * 0 to 34,000 Follows on Twitter (in 10 Months) * 9 Most Common Website (and Podcast) Mistakes * What Would The Satanic Temple Do? * Stream Your Podcast Everywhere (Almost)
Links To Things I Talk About: * Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter
It's very common to add more to your business as it grows. And for podcasters, that often means adding more podcasts.
On one hand, "more episodes" is an easy way to grow your audience. There's a famous quote from a well-known podcaster that says, "If you want to double your downloads, double the episodes you release."
Yeah, that might work for "downloads." But does it work for impact? Does it work for the money you make? Does it work for your level of happiness?
More thoughts on this episode ...
Related: * A Simple Plan for Low-Budget Podcasting * Simple Equipment = Big Sound (And Impact)
Links To Things I Talk About: * Six-Figure Musician
This is the audio companion to Issue 63 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, consider subscribing – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time. Topics: * Your Podcast Success Formula * Why People Love Valentine's Day (It has nothing to do with chocolate ...) * 15 Marketing Trends to Try in 2022 * Interview Mastery Summit * Are You Copying Other Podcasters? (Be honest ...) * A $49 Microphone That Kicks Ass! * "Zombie Subscribers" (and How to Bring Them Back to Life ...)
Links To Things I Talk About: * Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter
How The Satanic Temple is spreading its message is a great lesson for podcasters as is the recent "book burning" event hosted by a Christian church in Tennessee.
Related: * 5 Podcast Marketing Lessons From a Baptist Church * Faith-Based Podcasting – Lessons For Secular Podcasters (And Vice Versa)
Links To Things I Talk About: * The Satanic Temple
This is the audio companion to Issue 62 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, consider subscribing – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time. Topics: * Spotify's Podcast Problem (and Opportunity) * Steal These Marketing Ideas to Grow Your Podcast * Setting Up the RIGHT Welcome Email * Castopod – Your Free & Open-Source Podcast Host * How to Run Your Podcast * How to Turn Listeners Into Paying Customers
Links To Things I Talk About: * Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter
As far as I know, The Satanic Temple doesn't have a podcast. Still this organization, like Christian churches, is doing something that you should be doing on your podcast.
Links To Things I Talk About: * The Satanic Temple
This is the audio companion to Issue 61 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, consider subscribing – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time. Topics: * Where the Podcast Money Is ... * Podca$h is Giving $100,000 to Upcoming Podcasters * On Air Fest – Podcast Submissions Wanted! * Amazon Buys Exclusive Rights to My Favorite Murder Podcast * Looking for Podcast Sponsors? Try this "Top 100" List ... * Inside Spotify HQ – 10 "Podcast Studio" Photos
Links To Things I Talk About: * Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter
A few episodes ago, I talked about my experience with KCRW's Radio Race, a 24-hour "contest" where participants produce four-minute radio segments based on the same brief.
In this episode, I talk with Shrikant Joshi, who produced one the contest's finalists, Want to Be My Neighbor?.
This episode goes deep into Shikant's Radio Race experience as well as his broadcasting history. If you're interested in how to tell better stories on your podcast or want to get involved with broadcast radio, listen up!
Topics: * American radio vs. Indian radio * Broadcasting to 65,000,000 people * Going from radio to podcasting * Finding the story for your podcast episode * Working with very tight deadlines * Interviewing people across multiple time zones * Options for doing remote interviews * Ethics in interviewing * Using music in podcasts * Hot mics and embarassing on-air moments
Links To Things We Talk About: * KCRW's Radio Race * Shrikant Joshi
This is the audio companion to Issue 60 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, consider subscribing – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time. Topics: * Let's Get Real About Podcasting Gear * How to Crack the YouTube Algorithm * Hot Docs Podcast Festival * Neon Hum's Podcast Editors' Bootcamp * An Episode Idea Generator? * How to Build Podcast Leverage
Links To Things I Talk About: * Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter
This is the audio companion to Issue 59 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, consider subscribing – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time. Topics: * No Hit Podcasts?! Not Exactly... * A Social Media "Hack" to Get More People to Respond to Your Messages * You're Talking Into Your Microphone Wrong * Are You Getting Podcast Spam? Here's How to Deal with It... * Are NFTs an Option for Your Podcast? Maybe... * Banking for Podcasters
Links To Things I Talk About: * Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter
This is the audio companion to Issue 58 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, consider subscribing – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time. Topics: * New Year, New Podcast? Get real... * Ryan Reynolds voice may be sexier than his face – at the very least, it sells more... * 7 things you can do to make this the best year for your podcast * A time management trick for podcasters that you an implement right now * The 1944 CIA manual that will help you grow your podcast * The "Netflix Test" – Use this on your podcast
Links To Things I Talk About: * Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter
After over a year of ZERO in-person interviews, I jumped back in working on a new project that took me various "studio" situations, including living rooms, front porches, and offices.
I was surprised at how intense it was.
Maybe it was that unknown element of COVID that made me wonder If I'd ever be able to safely do an in-person interview again. Or maybe that fact that it wasn't really safe to do it at all, even with vaccines and masks. Or maybe it was simply that I was dealing with some very heavy subjects, like murder, sex work, drug addiction, racism, and homelessness.
I reached out to Brandon Hall of the true crime podcast, Music City 911, to talk about his experience taking 911 calls and how he keeps grounded in intense and emotinal situations. And that's just one of the topics covered on this episode.
Topics: * Taking control of an interview * When guests are booked on "the wrong show" * Empathy and interviewing * Getting emotionally involved with guests * How to really help your listeners (and your guests) * Learning how to be an effective podcaster * Promoting your podcast * What topics are really important? * How to keep a guest on topic * Keeping calm during tense situations in the studio * Being confident on the mic
Links To Things We Talk About: * Music City 911
A few episodes ago, I talked about my experience with KCRW's Radio Race, a 24-hour "contest" where participants produce four-minute radio segments based on the same brief.
In this episode, I talk with Scott Wen, who co-produced one the contest's finalists, The Persimmon Tree.
Topics: * What to do when you do an interview that you can't use (or don't want to use) * Getting ideas for radio segments * Working with a team/partner * Using non-English languages on an English radio station * Keeping guests on track during interviews * Competition in radio (and how to look at it) * Comparing yourself to other podcasters and radio journalists * Using your non-podcasting skills to make a podcast * What to do when your first (or second...or sometimes your third) idea doesn't work out
Links To Things We Talk About: * KCRW's Radio Race * Round Breaking Podcast * David Gonzalez Music
This is the audio companion to Issue 57 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, consider subscribing – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time. Topics: * When is it time to quit your podcast? * Breaking the Law (and Getting Caught) * The Best Time to Post on Instagram * Want to Build a Strong Podcast Brand? Here Are 8 Strategies... * Double Your Podcast Audience for $49?! * Your Podcast Could "Steal" These Advertisers
Links To Things I Talk About: * Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter
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