You're at the start of recording a podcast episode. You ask your guest a question, and they go on a 10-minute tangent; you can't get a word in! What do you do? Today's question is inspired by our virtual mailbag, and we’re gi...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Your thumbs are hovering over the skip button. You hear the ad start. Do you skip or do you listen through? When it comes to your podcast…what makes you skip an ad and what makes you stay? Today, we’re exploring how podcast a...
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...
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...
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 ...
What’s the one thing you’ve always wanted to try on your podcast, but never dared to do? Today, we dusted off the mailbag and found some inspiration in a question from a fellow podcaster: “What’s one thing every podcaster sho...
Today, we’re digging into the mailbag to tackle a guest mix-up scenario and how to handle podcast miscommunications with clarity and professionalism. We explore smart ways to stand out in a saturated niche, like leaning into ...
This morning, we asked, “Is there a place for comedy on a business podcast?” With Marc on vacation, stand-up comedian and podcaster Amanda Yoa joins us to share how humor helps podcasters connect, keep things fresh, and stay ...
Would you ever promote your podcast with a sign at a coffee shop? Dan, one of our community regulars and today’s guest co-host, did exactly that—and it sparked a lively conversation on creative ways to grow your show beyond s...
Have you ever stepped out of your comfort zone because you knew it could lead to a breakthrough? Recently, I performed in an improv showcase, and after this experience, I realized how much I've learned from the class translat...
Today, flight attendants Drew & Rich are launching their brand new podcast called “Two Guys on a Plane.” Join us as we chat with the minds behind the show and dive into their launch strategies, how they engage their 128K Inst...
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...
Today, we’re discussing strategies and the impact of incorporating mini episodes into our shows. We examine the potential advantages, such as boosting downloads and enhancing listener engagement, while acknowledging the poten...
What do you do when the first piece of negative feedback hits you right in the feels? Today’s episode dives into the emotional sting of criticism — especially for podcasters — and how to process it without derailing your conf...
Today, I kick things off with an underrated listener growth strategy that came from a simple Facebook Groups thread. From there, we get into a lively conversation about podcast promotion, engagement tactics, and why small ste...
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,...
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...
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...
If you're feeling stretched thin, pulled in too many directions, or teetering on the edge of podfade, this one's for you. Today we talked boundaries—not just the buzzword kind, but the kind that can protect your time, energy,...
In this episode, I opened up a conversation about how we can keep podcasting fun—not because it’s hard, but because it should be fun. We talked about breaking routines, trying new creative projects, and giving ourselves permi...