Education Episodes
Sept. 9, 2025
366 - The Secret To Balancing Great Guest Interviews
What makes or breaks an interview podcast, the guest or the host? That’s where today’s debate begins. We launch a new segment featuring hot takes from experienced podcasters, starting with a clip from audio engineer Bek Johns...
Sept. 4, 2025
364 - Boring Content & Big Breaks That Go Nowhere
Is your podcast too boring? It’s a question that makes even seasoned hosts squirm, but for beginner and intermediate podcasters, it’s the elephant in the recording studio. Today, we dive headfirst into the uncomfortable truth...
Sept. 2, 2025
362 - Which Social Platform Wins for Podcasters?
If you could only choose one social media platform to promote your podcast, which would it be and why? We debate cases for using Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, Substack, and more because each choice sparks stories abou...
Aug. 28, 2025
360 - Taylor Swift Makes Podcast History With 21 Million Views and Counting
Taylor Swift just broke the internet again, and this time joining her fiancé, Travis Kelce, and his brother, Jason, on their New Heights podcast. At its peak on August 13th, over 1.3 million people tuned in live on YouTube, m...
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 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 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...
May 30, 2025
314 - Share-Worthy Podcasts & Celebrating Our Weekly Wins
Have you ever listened to a podcast that really inspired you and stayed with you so much that you just had to share it with someone? That's exactly what we're getting into today as we reveal the "new to us" podcasts that have...
May 8, 2025
300 - Creating a Signature Style for Your Podcast
What makes a podcast feel like you ? With Marc traveling, Jonathan leads us in a conversation on signature style, what it is, why it matters, and how to build it. We talk about personal branding, consistency, and ways to stan...
May 6, 2025
298 - What Learning Looks Like In Podcasting
Have you ever thought about how much your favorite podcasts have taught you? What lessons have truly stuck? While Marc enjoys his travels, the rest of the crew holds it down with a conversation on the podcasts that have shape...
April 28, 2025
292 - Creating Stronger Guest Intros to Keep Your Audience Hooked
Have you ever listened to a podcast where the host gives too much away in the intro? Could this be putting a wall between you and your audience, or will listeners stick around after a heavy intro? Today we explore this idea t...
April 25, 2025
291- Should I Delete My Cringeworthy Episodes?
Have you ever listened to your old episodes and can barely get through them? Do you cringe when you hear your voice or how you presented yourself? This is a situation even the most experienced podcasters find themselves in, a...
April 24, 2025
290- What's an Independent Podcaster?
What defines an independent podcaster? Today, our discussion centers around a few core questions: Is it creative control, full ownership, team structure, or a combination of these? We dissect the concept of podcasting indepen...
April 15, 2025
284 - Is Audio Still the Heart of Podcasting? We Asked, You Answered
Is audio podcasting still holding its ground, or just hanging on? This episode kicks off with a simple but loaded question: What’s audio’s superpower that video can’t replicate? The answers? Let’s just say… they weren’t all i...
April 14, 2025
283 - Discussing the Series, “What’s A Podcast?”
How do you define a podcast in 2025? Is it audio only? Do video podcasts count? If the content holds up with your eyes closed, is that a podcast? These are some of the questions we pose as we break down the mini-series, “What...
April 11, 2025
282 - Podcast Launch Strategies Starting from Scratch
Curious how to kick off your podcast with confidence? Today, we dig into a mailbag question about how to launch your podcast and be prepared. We share tips on hyping your show before it drops, knowing your podcast’s purpose,...
April 1, 2025
274 - What Makes an Effective Podcast Intro?
It’s April Fool's Day, but this is no joke. I’m in the hot seat today! We kick off with a behind-the-scenes look at my recent “Top 50 Over 50” award, including how I found out and how it felt to give my acceptance speech. The...
March 31, 2025
273 - New Podcaster? Here’s What Not to Do
When the cat’s away, the mice will play, and that’s just what happens today! With Marc out, longtime contributors Sid and Billy lead a fun-filled takeover episode. We kick things off by celebrating Marc’s “Top 50 Over 50” pod...
March 14, 2025
262 - What's the Golden Rule of Podcasting?
If you had to follow ONE golden rule for podcasters, what would it be? Today, we share our ideas for the one rule we believe every podcaster should follow. We cover the value of active listening, clear audio, and knowing your...
March 7, 2025
257 - Lessons Learned From Podcasting & Celebrating Our Wins
Podcasting isn’t solely about hitting the record button. It’s full of unexpected life lessons as well. After a day of frustrating tech setbacks, I was reminded of the importance of patience and reaching out for support. This...
March 5, 2025
255 - What’s Behind the Fear of Launching Your Podcast?
Since you’ve been on your podcast journey, have you ever found yourself in the situation where you are on the home stretch, the recording has been done, and the final edits have been made, but you just can’t bring yourself to...
Feb. 27, 2025
251 - Is Repurposing Content Without Permission Okay?
What would you do if someone repurposed your content without permission? Would you be flattered or offended? This recently happened to me when a video editor on LinkedIn repurposed a recent clip of mine, tagged me and the gue...
Feb. 25, 2025
249 - Breaking the Rules of Podcasting: Myths, SEO & AI with Matthew Bliss (Part 1)
Are the “rules” of podcasting helping you or holding you back? Today, we challenge some of the biggest myths in podcasting and break down whether they’re worth following—or just fear-based tactics. I'm joined today by PMC co-...
Aug. 29, 2024
Podcast News Alert: Major YouTube Algorithm Changes, Serial Turns 10
What role does episode numbering play in your podcast strategy? We address this question first, and then we'll turn our attention to some major headlines. YouTube has recently implemented a significant algorithm update aimed ...