👋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…
👋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…
👋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…
👋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…
👋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 …
👋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 …
👋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 …
👋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…
👋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…
👋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…
👋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…
👋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…
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…
👋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…
👋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…
👋Hey there Podcaster! Ever had a guest totally take over your podcast or felt lost choosing where your show’s community should live online? This week’s Podcasting Morning Chat delivered real-talk solutions for both. We tackled what to d…
👋Hey there Podcaster! In this newsletter, we explored two powerful ways to elevate your podcast and your presence. First, we welcomed James Cridland of Podnews on the Podcasting Morning Chat, who opened our eyes to Podcasting 2.0…a growing s…
👋Hey there Podcaster! It’s been a HUGE week for Podcasting Morning Chat: we’ve officially broken into the Top 50 “How-To” Podcasts (🙌 thank you!), and we’re riding that wave of momentum with some seriously hot topics. …
👋Hey there Podcaster! Last week’s Podcasting Morning Chat delivered some serious brain fuel, from questioning whether AI could eventually outsmart (or outmaneuver) humanity, to unpacking whether YouTube’s rise as the top podcast platfor…
👋Hey there Podcaster! Ever wonder what it means for a podcast to listen back? 🎧 Steve from Blue’s Clues is doing just that with a new show that’s all heart, all presence, and maybe a hint of magic. In this issue, we’re diving into…
👋Hey there Podcaster! This week we’re busting two myths wide open. What really makes a podcast and whether or not video is still king. Plus, meet one of our Empowered Podcasting 2 sponsors, Podnews, your daily edge in staying ahead of industr…
👋Hey there Podcaster! 🚨 Big moves and mindset shifts in last week’s Podcasting Morning Chat! First up, Dominic Lawson just landed a spot in the coveted Apple Podcasts ‘features’ section…and he didn’t get there by chan…
👋Hey there Podcaster! You've got until June 13th to apply as a speaker for the 2025 Empowered Podcasting Conference! Come and join us this September. You know you want to be on this stage surrounded by these amazing people! You still have time to a…
👋Hey there Podcaster! This week in the Podcasting Morning Chat, we dug into two hot-button questions: Is posting constantly on social media the key to podcast growth—or a fast-track to burnout? And why are podcast ads resonating with listener…