Season 1
July 17, 2025
340 - Are You Wasting Your Podcast Content?
When it comes to promoting your podcast, do you post and pray? In other words, after you’ve edited, uploaded, and published your episode, do you just drop a link on social media and hope for the best? This morning’s conversat...
July 16, 2025
339 - TIME’s Top Creators, Anthropic’s AI MCP & Podcast Data
Did you know nearly half of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential Creators are podcasters? In this morning’s News Edition, we cover who made the list and what it says about podcasting’s growing cultural power. We also spotligh...
July 15, 2025
338 - Inside Podnews and Podcasting 2.0 with James Cridland
How do you run a daily podcast and newsletter every single day without burning out? Today we’re joined by James Cridland, founder of Podnews , to find out how he keeps up with the fast-paced podcast industry while staying com...
July 11, 2025
337 - Do You Really Need a Consent Form?
What would you do if you accidentally left your verbal consent disclaimer in a published episode? Would you take it down or let it slide? That’s the question we’re tackling today from the listener mailbag. We weigh the pros a...
July 10, 2025
336 - How Far Will AI Go in Podcasting by 2030?
Will AI Take Over Podcasting by 2030? Is your favorite podcast safe from automation? Today, we're fast-forwarding to 2030 and analyzing an interesting article that lays out where podcasting might be headed in the not-so-dista...
July 9, 2025
335 - Prime Day Deals & Who's Actually Listening?
Did you know most listeners only stick around for 7–8 minutes on YouTube? It's News and Comment Day, and we’re breaking down new data from PodMatch, and we’re raising questions about what “top platform” honestly means. We lig...
July 8, 2025
334 - How To Handle Draining Podcast Tasks
Every podcaster has a task that zaps their energy. It can be editing, writing show notes, wrangling guests, or managing social media. Today, we share the parts of podcasting that wear us down and how to handle them before bur...
July 3, 2025
333 - How a Simple Yes Can Open Big Doors
What was one thing you said yes to that brought you where you are today? That’s the question of the day. Today, we share about the moments that move us forward and how one yes can lead to new paths and creative growth, and we...
July 2, 2025
332 - Spotify Lures YouTubers, Apple’s Top 20, & Are AI Subscriptions Worth it?
Spotify wants YouTubers. Apple’s celebrating 20 years of podcasting. And Gen Z? They're tuning in! It’s news day, and we’re breaking down Apple’s “20 Podcasts We Love” list, surprising Gen Z listening habits, and YouTube’s AI...
July 1, 2025
331 - Podcast Editing Tools and Techniques
How long does it take you to edit your podcast? Do you spend hours cutting every filler word, placing transitions, or do you take a more relaxed approach? Editing isn’t one-size-fits-all when it comes to podcasting, and today...
June 27, 2025
330 - Podcasting Hills You'd Die On?
Today, we asked ourselves: what's a podcasting hill we're willing to die on? For some of us, it's editing out every “um” and “like.” For others, it’s insisting you don’t need video to succeed. We also touched on naming shows ...
June 26, 2025
329 - Steve from Blue’s Clues is Back with a Podcast for Adults
What if the host of Blue’s Clues was about to launch the most emotionally supportive podcast of the year? Steve Burns just announced Alive , a new show for grown-ups coming this fall, and we’re unpacking what it could be. Ste...
June 25, 2025
328 - Is Streaming Harming the Planet? Podcast News & Industry Commentary
Did you know your Spotify binge could be leaving a bigger carbon footprint than you think? It's news day, and we’re digging into the astounding environmental impact of streaming, especially as Spotify shifts to video. We also...
June 24, 2025
327 - Should I Write Scripts For My Podcast?
To script or not to script…that is the question. Today, we answer a mailbag question about whether podcasters should write scripts, especially when moving from audio to video. Should you? It depends. We share ways to structur...
June 20, 2025
326 - Crafting Killer Podcast Intros & Celebrating Wins
What makes for an outstanding intro? How do you kick off your podcast? Today, we’re answering a listener’s question from the virtual mailbag and sharing our visions of what an ideal podcast intro should sound like. We provide...
June 18, 2025
325 - YouTube Updates, Introducing North Flow, and Industry Commentary
YouTube just added a community tab for creators, and we think it’s a real advancement! It’s news day, and we’re bringing you the latest podcast industry headlines! We share our takes on platform updates, shifting charts, upco...
June 13, 2025
323 - Gear Guide for Multi-Person Podcasts on a Budget
Have you been looking for ways to amplify the quality of your audio-video set-up on a budget? Well, you’re in luck because today we’re sharing our suggestions on how to maximize the potential of a single-camera setup, includi...
June 12, 2025
322 - Top-Earning Podcasters, Gemini Video Updates, and More Buzz
Ready for more podcast buzz? This episode kicks off with a can’t-miss roundup of the latest stories shaking up the audio world. Heads up! Marc is a bit under the weather today, but don’t worry - the co-hosts are back and step...
June 11, 2025
321 - What It Takes to Get Featured on Apple Podcasts
Big congratulations to our very own community member, Dominic Lawson, whose podcast Mental Health Rewritten is now featured on Apple Podcasts! Dominic shares the strategy that made this come together, including the duration o...
June 10, 2025
320 - Sponsorship Stress & the Truth About 'Explicit' Tags
The tables are turned today, and I opened up about something that’s been weighing on me…securing sponsorships for the Empowered Podcasting Conference this September. We’ve been reaching out all year, but so far, no one’s sig...
June 6, 2025
Your Podcast’s Name Is Taken—Now What?
Ever had a great podcast idea, only to find out someone beat you to the name? This morning, we jumped into a real-world dilemma when DR discovered her client's perfect podcast title was already taken. We outlined practical st...
June 5, 2025
318 - How To Invite Your Community To Contribute To Your Content
Do you rely on listener content for your podcast, and how did you get your listeners to contribute? Today, we give our thoughts on this mailbag question, share smart ways to connect with your audience, and cover a few news st...
June 4, 2025
317 - Marc Maron Signs Off, Orson Welles Voice Lives On, and Kids Dive Into Summer Listening Challenge
Marc Maron says goodbye to WTF after 16 years. Is it burnout, or just a new chapter? Either way, it’s worth discussing. We’ve also got chart updates, can’t-miss events, job leads in the podcasting industry, and a look at AI r...
June 3, 2025
316 - How to Take a Summer Break and Stay Connected
What are your summer plans? Maybe you’re packing up the car for a family road trip, or whisking your partner away on a romantic getaway to an exotic destination. It all sounds amazing…but what about your podcast? Summer is a ...