Episodes

AI for Podcasters in 2026: The Right Way to Use AI Without Losing Your Voice
Feb. 26, 2026

AI for Podcasters in 2026: The Right Way to Use AI Without Losing Your Voice

AI for podcasters is everywhere in 2026. But faster does not automatically mean better. In this episode of As It Relates to Podcasting , Simona breaks down the right way to use AI in your podcast workflow without sacrificing ...
How to Grow a Podcast in 2026 From Scratch (What I’d Do Differently)
Feb. 19, 2026

How to Grow a Podcast in 2026 From Scratch (What I’d Do Differently)

How do you grow a podcast in 2026 when you have no team, no momentum, and no audience? If I had to start from zero today, I would not try to do more. I would not try to be everywhere. And I definitely would not chase algorith...
Your Podcast Is NOT the Product (And That’s Why It’s Not Growing)
Feb. 12, 2026

Your Podcast Is NOT the Product (And That’s Why It’s Not Growing)

Why is my podcast not growing in 2026? Most creators think they need better promotion, more episodes, or more content. The real issue is structural. Your podcast is not the product, and treating it like one is quietly stallin...
Should You Start a Video Podcast? What Works, What Doesn’t, and Why Audio Still Wins
Feb. 5, 2026

Should You Start a Video Podcast? What Works, What Doesn’t, and Why Audio Still Wins

Video podcasting is everywhere, but most creators are adding video without understanding what problem it actually solves. In this episode of As It Relates to Podcasting , Simona Costantini breaks down when video actually help...
Stop Posting, Start Ranking, How I’d Grow a Podcast From 0 to 1,000 Downloads in 2026
Jan. 29, 2026

Stop Posting, Start Ranking, How I’d Grow a Podcast From 0 to 1,000 Downloads in 2026

Growing a podcast in 2026 has nothing to do with posting everywhere or chasing virality. It has everything to do with being findable, useful, and sticky. In this episode of As It Relates to Podcasting , Simona Costantini brea...
How to Grow a Podcast in 2026, Why Discoverability Beats Marketing
Jan. 22, 2026

How to Grow a Podcast in 2026, Why Discoverability Beats Marketing

How to grow a podcast in 2026 isn’t about posting everywhere or marketing harder. It’s about podcast discoverability, building a show that platforms can understand and listeners can find through search. In this solo episode o...
How I’d Launch a Podcast in 2026 If I Had to Start Over (Zero Audience, Zero Momentum, No Shortcuts)
Jan. 15, 2026

How I’d Launch a Podcast in 2026 If I Had to Start Over (Zero Audience, Zero Momentum, No Shortcuts)

If you had to launch a podcast in 2026 with zero audience, zero momentum, and no shortcuts, you wouldn’t start with fancy gear or “clever” branding. You’d start with being found. In this solo episode of As It Relates to Podca...
What Your Podcast Producer Wants You to Know in 2026 (Producer Tips That Save Time, Money & Burnout)
Jan. 8, 2026

What Your Podcast Producer Wants You to Know in 2026 (Producer Tips That Save Time, Money & Burnout)

Podcasting in 2026 is less about flashy tools and more about sustainable workflows, clean execution, and respecting the listener experience. In this episode of As It Relates to Podcasting , Simona Costantini is joined by Emil...
How Podcasts Will Really Grow in 2026, Community, YouTube, and AI Explained
Dec. 11, 2025

How Podcasts Will Really Grow in 2026, Community, YouTube, and AI Explained

Podcast growth in 2026 will not be driven by hacks, viral clips, or chasing charts. It will be built through community, discoverability on YouTube, intentional use of AI, and sustainable creator ecosystems. In this forward-lo...
The Truth Behind Podcast Rankings, Retention, and Growth in 2026
Nov. 27, 2025

The Truth Behind Podcast Rankings, Retention, and Growth in 2026

Podcast rankings look glossy on the surface, but what do they actually mean for your growth, your revenue, and your long-term visibility? In this data-rich episode of As It Relates to Podcasting , Simona Costantini is joined ...
Launch Is Step One. Growth Is Everything. Here’s How to Scale Your Podcast in 2026.
Nov. 20, 2025

Launch Is Step One. Growth Is Everything. Here’s How to Scale Your Podcast in 2026.

Your podcast is live, but now the real journey begins. Growth is where your show becomes a brand, a business asset, and a tool that compounds in visibility and authority. In this episode of As It Relates to Podcasting , host ...
How to Plan the Perfect Podcast Launch or Relaunch Timeline (Step-by-Step 2025 Guide)
Nov. 13, 2025

How to Plan the Perfect Podcast Launch or Relaunch Timeline (Step-by-Step 2025 Guide)

Launching a podcast in 2025 takes more than passion, it takes strategy. Your podcast doesn’t grow just because it’s good. It grows because it’s launched with purpose and precision. In this episode of As It Relates to Podcasti...
Visibility Beats Virality: The Secret to Growing Your Podcast in 2025
Nov. 6, 2025

Visibility Beats Virality: The Secret to Growing Your Podcast in 2025

Your podcast doesn’t grow just because it’s good, it grows because people see it. In this episode of As It Relates to Podcasting , host Simona Costantini breaks down exactly how to turn your show into a visibility engine – us...
Podcast Categories Explained: How to Rank Higher and Get Discovered by AI in 2025
Oct. 30, 2025

Podcast Categories Explained: How to Rank Higher and Get Discovered by AI in 2025

You don’t need to change your entire show to grow your audience. You just need to speak the language the algorithm understands. In this episode of As It Relates to Podcasting , Simona breaks down how to choose the right podca...
Stop Overthinking Your Podcast Tech: The 3 Tools That Actually Matter
Oct. 23, 2025

Stop Overthinking Your Podcast Tech: The 3 Tools That Actually Matter

You don’t need a Hollywood studio to start a podcast. You just need the right tools, clarity, and confidence to press record. In this episode of As It Relates to Podcasting , Simona breaks down exactly how to create a pro-lev...
The #1 Trick to Make Your Podcast Instantly More Engaging (No New Mic Needed)
Oct. 16, 2025

The #1 Trick to Make Your Podcast Instantly More Engaging (No New Mic Needed)

Your microphone isn’t the reason your podcast sounds flat, your energy is. In this episode of As It Relates to Podcasting , you’ll learn how to use music, tone, and emotion to transform your episodes from “just okay” to capti...
Podcast Intros, Outros & Trailers That Hook: Win Listeners in the First 30 Seconds
Oct. 9, 2025

Podcast Intros, Outros & Trailers That Hook: Win Listeners in the First 30 Seconds

Your first 30 seconds can make or break your podcast. In this episode of As It Relates to Podcasting , we’re breaking down how to create intros, outros, and trailers that actually hook your listeners — and keep them coming ba...
How to Design Scroll-Stopping Podcast Cover Art | Branding Tips That Build Authority
Sept. 26, 2025

How to Design Scroll-Stopping Podcast Cover Art | Branding Tips That Build Authority

Your podcast cover art isn’t decoration, it’s the billboard for your show . In today’s episode of As It Relates to Podcasting , I’m breaking down exactly how to create podcast artwork that stops the scroll, builds trust, and ...
The Secret to a Binge-Worthy Podcast | Nail Your Concept & Mission Statement
Sept. 18, 2025

The Secret to a Binge-Worthy Podcast | Nail Your Concept & Mission Statement

Why do some podcasts become binge-worthy while others fade into the noise? In this episode, I reveal the two foundations every successful podcast needs: a strong concept and a clear mission statement. Whether you’re launching...
How to Start a Podcast in 2025 | Why Now Is the Best Time
Sept. 11, 2025

How to Start a Podcast in 2025 | Why Now Is the Best Time

Why 2025 is the best year to start a podcast? 🎙️ In this video, I break down the podcasting trends and strategies for 2025 that make now the perfect time to launch. Whether you’re brand new or have been sitting on an idea for...
The Truth About ADHD & Podcasting Nobody Talks About | How to Podcast with ADHD (and Actually Enjoy It)
July 17, 2025

The Truth About ADHD & Podcasting Nobody Talks About | How to Podcast with ADHD (and Actually Enjoy It)

What if your brain wasn’t a barrier to podcasting—but your biggest creative asset? In this powerful roundtable episode, host Simona Costantini sits down with the incredible team at VOLT Productions to talk about what it reall...
3 Ways I’m Prepping My Podcast for Summer (Without Burning Out)
June 12, 2025

3 Ways I’m Prepping My Podcast for Summer (Without Burning Out)

Summer doesn’t have to mean your podcast goes silent. In this episode of As It Relates to Podcasting , I’m sharing the 3 intentional ways I’m prepping my podcast for summer —without burning out or ghosting my audience. If you...
How I Manage 2 Podcasts, a Business, and My Sanity (Without Burning Out)
May 22, 2025

How I Manage 2 Podcasts, a Business, and My Sanity (Without Burning Out)

Running one podcast is hard. Running multiple podcasts while growing two businesses? Nearly impossible… unless you have the right systems in place.  In this episode of As It Relates to Podcasting , Simona shares her exact be...
8 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Podcast (Lessons from Reddit + Real Talk from a Podcast Producer)
May 9, 2025

8 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Podcast (Lessons from Reddit + Real Talk from a Podcast Producer)

Thinking about starting a podcast? Or maybe you're knee-deep in episodes and wondering how to keep growing without burning out? In this episode of As It Relates to Podcasting , I’m diving into one spicy Reddit thread that ask...