Episodes

Looking for the best tech deals this holiday season? In this special episode of Podcasting Morning Chat, Guil Dormeus, Jay Yow and I break down the ultimate Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping list tailored for content creators, podcasters, and tech enthusiasts. From budget-friendly microphones to premium monitors and software tools, learn the top products to look out for this holiday season. Whether you're looking for high-quality gear like the Rode Streamer X and the Shure MV7 or searching...

What if your creative ideas were living beings waiting for you to bring them to life? Today, we touch on this idea and explore ways to keep your creative flame burning bright by focusing on overcoming self-doubt, acting on ideas before they fade, and changing routines to nurture inspiration. In the second half of our conversation, we reflect on gratitude and our wins for the week, celebrating personal milestones, growth in our podcasting journeys, successful collaborations, and achieving profes...

Did you know that of the 25,000 podcasts that started in January 2024, 30.2% stopped releasing episodes by the end of February? What could be the reasons for the decrease? Pod Fade is a phenomenon known by every level of podcaster during their journey, and today, we’re discussing the factors behind this burnout. We explore strategies for time management, promotion, and staying connected with your community even when your podcast takes a break. Episode Highlights: [4:51] Exploring Pod Fade [8:4...

Have you heard about how the latest updates to Auphonic and Adobe can help your podcast sound comparable to studio quality? Especially now that their latest versions offer improved noise reduction and automatic leveling features? Find out more about this, updates to social media feed features, and more as we unpack the latest podcast headlines! Episode Highlights: [2:19] Icebreaker Question: "What's your favorite podcast that's no longer producing episodes?" [5:45] Discussion on Podcast Apps an...

Looking for the best tech deals this holiday season? In this special episode of Podcasting Morning Chat, Guil Dormeus, Jay Yow and I break down the ultimate Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping list tailored for content creators, podcasters, and tech enthusiasts. From budget-friendly microphones to premium monitors and software tools, learn the top products to look out for this holiday season. Whether you're looking for high-quality gear like the Rode Streamer X and the Shure MV7 or searching...

Are you curious about how to grow your podcast audience effectively? Today, we're opening up the mailbag to answer your most pressing questions. We'll explore how advertising on Instagram and LinkedIn can help expand your audience reach. We'll also cover the latest updates from Spotify for Creators, such as new monetization options and enhanced video features and what podcasters need to know about positioning themselves for monetization and scaling. Episode Highlights: [3:49] Favorite Thanksgiv...

Have you heard about Spotify's exciting new changes for Podcasters? Not only has it changed its name, but it is also rolling out new features like uploading short clips and more advanced analytic features. Today, we also offer positive, constructive feedback on one of our co-hosts' new trailers. These elements could inspire anyone to create or update their trailer. To wrap up, we share our wins for the week. Episode Highlights: [7:59] Feedback for DR’s Podcast Trailer [32:23] Constructive Feed...

How do you transform storytelling into a driving force for your business? In this episode of Podcasting Morning Chat, we sit down with Seth Silvers, CEO of Story On Media and a podcast strategist with a fascinating journey. From his roots in nonprofit leadership to working alongside business leaders like Alex Hormozi, Seth shares how storytelling shaped his career and built his thriving company. Dive into an engaging discussion about podcast strategy, audience connection, and the evolving dynami...

Will Apple's holiday publishing delays impact your launch? Today, we share updates that could affect your holiday launch plans. Join us and hear the latest about a new pocket-sized mic from Rode and Amazon Music's AI-powered 'Topics' designed to transform podcast discovery. We also talk about the latest podcasting charts and events on the horizon! Tune in to stay ahead and keep your podcast thriving! Episode Highlights: [3:48] Business B.O.I.R. Report and Podcast Rankings [9:20] Children's and...

The holiday season is coming up fast! Should you take a break or keep making content? Today we talk about how to stay connected with your audience, whether you’re planning to take a break for the holidays or put out some holiday-themed content. We spin the "Wheel of Niches" to come up with holiday content ideas and share fun ways to keep your listeners interested if you decide to take some time off. Plus, we discuss how to let your audience know your holiday plans so they know what to expect. If...

We're back with more questions from the mailbag! Listen in as we tackle your pressing questions on YouTube, hardware, show notes, and more! We discuss the importance of having a written agreement or podcast prenup with your co-hosts. We also talk about the importance of having sometimes uncomfortable conversations with our podcast partners to ensure transparency and alignment for our shows. To wrap up, we share our wins and challenges we faced throughout the week. Tune in to see if we answered y...

Is Spotify's push for video ads changing things for advertisers? Ad spending on audio ads was up 11 percent and video ads slightly outperformed that at 12%. What does this mean for podcasters? Listen and find out because We're back with more podcasting news! We take an up-close look at the State of Business Podcasting 2024, which offers insights into the top 100 business podcasts, including release trends, branding, and monetization strategies. Additionally, we cover the new FTC rules on fake re...

Is the recent 15% drop in podcast listens a sign of trouble for the industry? Acast points to Apple’s iOS 17 update, which disables automatic downloads, as the culprit. In this episode, we dig into what this means for podcasters and how it could impact listener habits. We'll explore how 'The Talk Show AI' could sharpen your interview skills, check out the latest podcast charts, and share other key updates from the podcasting world. Tune in for insights, trends, and tools to keep you ahead of the...

Got burning questions about podcasting? We're answering them today! We're revisiting our mailbag to answer questions from the Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group. We cover everything from optimizing YouTube thumbnails, comparing strategies for repurposing episodes that could use more spotlight, and how to improve your show notes format. Tune in to find out if we tackled your question and pick up some valuable podcasting tips! Episode Highlights: [2:08] Upcoming MINVO Procast [4:11] Certificati...

How much time do you spend on your podcast? Are you an early riser or a night owl? Today, we discuss the challenges and time investments involved in podcast workflows. Additionally, we explore steps to manage projects more efficiently. We share our experiences juggling multiple commitments and handling the pressures of podcast preparation while sharing insights for new podcasters as they map out their processes. If you need solid advice on time management and task prioritization, this episode is...

Think podcasting is solely about making money? Think again. Today, we explore the fringe benefits, relationships we've made, skills we've learned, and opportunities we didn't see coming that make podcasting worth every minute behind the mic. We share our experiences of building lasting relationships, content creation skills, and even making a difference in our local communities. Today's episode celebrates the heart of why we keep coming back to the mic. To wrap up the week, we share our weekly w...

Happy Halloween! Today, we’re joined by a spine-tingling guest—or should we say phantom intruder from the dark side of podcasting to join us for more podcast news headlines. Did you know that 80% of podcast listeners prefer niche content and often follow hosts across platforms? This was found in Acast’s latest report. We also discuss Spotify’s new comment moderation tools which provide options for podcasters to manage inappropriate comments with blocklists and engagement insights. This leads to ...

Have you heard that Netflix is launching a new feature that lets users save and share specific scenes from their favorite shows and movies on social media? This is one of the exciting updates we discuss in this week's midweek podcasting news. We also talk about how AI agents could help with work, such as automating video editing, generating content ideas, and managing social media posts. We discuss the latest on the Rabbit R1, which is a handheld AI device that can do tasks like creating videos ...

Have you ever received a guest pitch that gave you the ick? Did their pitch leave you wondering if the person inquiring to be on the show has listened to one episode or if they have even engaged with your content? Today we share our experiences with awful guest pitches and what we consider to be red flags. We also cover strategies to improve your pitches, lead with value, and put your best foot forward. If you're drawing a blank on how to connect with podcast hosts to land yourself a guest spot,...

Today, I sit down with Alex Sanfilippo, founder of PodMatch, to tackle some of the big questions our community has around podcast networks: Are they really beneficial for independent podcasters? Can PodMatch’s new network model, focused on community and creator support, genuinely add value without sacrificing independence? After the interview, our community dives into a live discussion, unpacking insights and sharing honest reactions to Alex’s vision. Join us as we explore the potential pros and...

What if you could have a conversation with a younger version of yourself on a podcast? What advice and encouragement would you share? Today, we're having a reflective conversation on this topic, focusing on personal growth. We're revisiting passions from past seasons in our lives, sharing deeply personal reflections, discussing transcending our limiting beliefs, and celebrating our wins as a community. If you want to be motivated by heartfelt stories and the power of community, this episode is f...

We're back with more podcast headlines! Is it okay for a podcast host to challenge a guest when they dodge a probing question? Should a podcast have to edit out sections if the guest asks? That's what happened to Nilay Patel of the Decoder podcast when he interviewed Intuit CEO Sasan Goodarzi. Today, we share our views on how this situation should be handled ethically, focusing on transparency and honesty. We also share more stories like CBS Anchor Tony DeCoppel getting fired. Want to find out w...

Did you know that the global podcast industry’s annual revenue is estimated at $3.94 - $4.75 billion in 2024? This shows how massive and rapidly growing the podcast space is! Today, we're bringing you several podcast industry headlines. We cover the latest podcast charts and how Notebook LM users can create content using AI voices. We also preview upcoming podcast meetups in the US and abroad. We also discuss new features for Podpage's elite tier, which syncs video podcasts with YouTube. Additio...

You've heard it before: you need a niche to define your topic and target audience. But does this limit your podcast growth or leave you creatively stifled? Today, we discuss if niching down helps podcast growth or holds us back while sharing our personal successes and challenges with niching to determine whether it's essential or restrictive. Additionally, we cover the importance of authenticity in expanding a niche, how collaboration can open new doors, and the value of staying flexible. Episo...