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Jan. 26, 2026

🎧 When Feedback Reveals the Real Work

👋Hey there Podcaster! This week’s newsletter explores what really moves the needle for podcasters, from the power of listener-centered feedback to the moments of human connection that shape confidence and growth. We look at how a thoughtful p…

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Jan. 19, 2026

🎤 Standing Room Only and Speaking From the Heart ✨

👋Hey there Podcaster! This week’s newsletter is a mix of reflection, momentum, and big-picture perspective. I’m sharing what it felt like to step onto the Podfest stage alone for the first time and what that experience reminded me about…

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Jan. 13, 2026

🎙️ We’re Growing the iRonick Media Team and Looking for a Virtual Assistant ✨

👋Hey there Podcaster! First, we’re opening up a new Virtual Assistant role at iRonick Media, looking for a motivated person to help with behind-the-scenes support four our production process to run smoothly. Then we dig into a powerful conver…

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Jan. 5, 2026

🎤 What I’m Really Talking About at Podfest This Year

🎊Happy New Year! This week, I want to zoom out and talk about what really keeps a podcast alive long-term—from the kind of connection I’ll be diving into on stage at Podfest, to why the feeling your podcast creates matters more than the…

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Dec. 22, 2025

✨ Four Questions That Will Shape How We Show Up in 2026

👋Hey there Podcaster! As we wrap up the year, this week’s newsletter invites you to slow down and reflect on what truly shapes meaningful creative work. First, we revisit a powerful community conversation built around four simple questions th…

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Dec. 15, 2025

Two Decisions for 2026 ✨

👋Hey there Podcaster! As we head toward the end of the year, this week’s newsletter invites you to pause before planning, protect what you’re building, and reconnect with the community that makes podcasting sustainable. We start with a …

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Dec. 8, 2025

🎙️ I Forgot to Hit Record… and Everything Changed

👋Hey there Podcaster! This week’s newsletter brings you behind the scenes of two powerful moments from the Podcasting Morning Chat and a roundup of the latest episodes that kept our creator community buzzing. First, I share the painful record…

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Nov. 24, 2025

✨ The Real Reason People Choose You

👋Hey there Podcaster! Today’s roundup brings you a powerful reminder from Lucy Werner about why your personality is the real engine behind your visibility, a simple creator-friendly financial system from Ralph Estep Jr. that removes overwhelm…

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Nov. 19, 2025

🎧 The Intro Mistakes That Are Killing Listener Trust

👋Hey there Podcaster! This week’s newsletter is packed with creator gold, from a podcast evaluation that reveals why the first few moments can make or break listener trust, to the brand-new RØDECaster Video S that has our community buz…

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Nov. 10, 2025

🎙️ Feel It or Forget It: Why Emotion Is Your Story’s Superpower

👋Hey there Podcaster! This week on the Podcasting Morning Chat, we dug into two topics that sparked some powerful conversation, and maybe even a few gut checks. First, we explored why emotional storytelling isn’t just a nice-to-have, it&rsquo…

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Nov. 3, 2025

🎙️ The Promise Behind Your Podcast: Why It Matters More Than You Think

👋Hey there Podcaster! 🎧 This week’s Podcasting Morning Chat was packed with insight and inspiration, from uncovering the true promise behind your show to unpacking new ad data that might finally end the “downloads era.” In this is…

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Oct. 27, 2025

🎬 YouTube’s Podcast Playbook: What Every Creator Should Know

👋Hey there Podcaster! What a week in podcasting! YouTube just released its new Podcast Playbook, and we broke it down in our Morning Chat…from why video-first thinking is changing the game to how thumbnails, chapters, and community tools can…

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Oct. 20, 2025

🎧 Netflix + Spotify: The Streaming Shake-Up That Could Redefine Podcasting

👋Hey there Podcaster! This week on Podcasting Morning Chat, the conversations were buzzing. Netflix and Spotify are teaming up to bring podcasts to TV screens, sparking big questions about visibility, control, and what “mainstream” podc…

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Oct. 14, 2025

🎙️ Niche or Not? The Podcasting Debate That Won’t Quit

👋Hey there Podcaster! Recently on Podcasting Morning Chat, we tackled some of the biggest questions podcasters face today, from whether niching down still matters in 2025, to whether guests are doing you a favor or joining you in collaboration, to …

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Oct. 6, 2025

🎙️ When Podcasters Unite: Magic, Belonging & Breakthroughs ✨❤️

👋Hey there Podcaster! What really happens when podcasters unite in one room? In this issue, I’m sharing my reflections from Empowered Podcasting 2—where connection, belonging, and unexpected breakthroughs took center stage. We’re …

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Sept. 29, 2025

🎙️ 7 Ways to Make Your Podcast Obsession Worthy

👋Hey there Podcaster! 🎧 This week in Podcasting Morning Chat was packed with inspiration: Jonathan Howard revealed seven obsession-worthy tactics to keep your show from blending in, our community tackled the hot question of whether video will ever …

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Sept. 22, 2025

🎙️ Why “Being a Copycat” Isn’t a Long-Term Podcasting Strategy

👋Hey there Podcaster! Big news in this edition of Podcasting Morning Chat Highlights! We dug into why ‘copy-paste’ formulas don’t build lasting shows and how the podcasters who thrive are the ones who lean into originality, growth…

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Sept. 15, 2025

🎙️ When the Mic Meets a Moment of Tragedy

👋Hey there Podcaster! As creators, we face moments that test our instincts behind the mic, last week’s Podcasting Morning Chat dug into the tough question of whether to break format on days of tragedy like the September 11 attacks, we explore…

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Sept. 8, 2025

🎙️ When the Big Break Breaks…Nothing

👋Hey there Podcaster! Last week on our Podcasting Morning Chat, we wrestled with what happens when the “big break” falls flat, spotlighting Amy McNee’s much-hyped Jay Shetty interview that delivered none of the promised fame; we a…

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Sept. 2, 2025

🎤 Building a Personal Brand That Actually Resonates

👋Hey there, Podcaster! This week’s newsletter kicks off with big news about the Empowered Podcasting Conference 2025. We’re just weeks away from gathering in Charlotte for connection, growth, and inspiration…and you’ll want…

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Aug. 24, 2025

👋 How this Summer Changed How I Podcast 🎧

👋Hey there Podcaster! This week’s newsletter is a little different. Normally I share two or three articles about podcasting, but today I want to share an experience that changed me and how I podcast. My wife Amy and I just returned from vol…

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Aug. 18, 2025

🎙️ Win a Shure MV7 Microphone!

Charlotte, NC • September 26–28, 2025 The countdown is on! The Empowered Podcasting Conference kicks off in just a few weeks, and we’re seeing more and more new names in our attendee list.  EPC is where indie podcasters get s…

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Aug. 12, 2025

🎧 How to Find a Podcast Studio Without Getting Ripped Off

👋Hey there Podcaster! This week’s lineup is packed with insights to sharpen your skills, spark new ideas, and connect with the podcasting community. We’re kicking things off with a reality check on renting a podcast studio. Know the key…

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Aug. 4, 2025

🎙️ From Interview to Impact: The Real Secret to Hosting Stellar Podcast Conversations

👋Hey there Podcaster! This week on the mic: we're diving into what separates a good interview from a standout one, unpacking how to get the biggest return on your next content creator conference, and spotlighting powerful moments from the latest Po…

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