How To Episodes
Oct. 17, 2025
What Reinventing Your Podcast Really Looks Like
What makes a podcaster rethink everything instead of walking away? Today, we sit down with co-host Sid Meadows, creator of The Trend Report, to unpack why he nearly ended his podcast and what led him to rebuild it instead. Si...
Sept. 23, 2025
374 - Seven Ways To Build An Obsession Worthy Podcast
The countdown to the Empowered Podcasting Conference is on, and Jonathan Howard joins us to share a taste of his presentation on creating an Obsession Worthy Podcast. His opening challenge: stop being boring and predictable. ...
Sept. 19, 2025
373 - Building a Spin-Off Podcast Without Restarting
One podcaster’s history show is connecting with both parents and kids. But now comes the hard part: should they launch a separate kids’ podcast or add child-friendly episodes to their existing feed? We dig into discovery, aud...
Sept. 18, 2025
372 - Steve from Blues Clues, Web Traffic Mysteries, & the Branding Blues
Steve Burns’ new podcast Alive grabbed attention with a teaser clip, and it got us thinking: what makes some stories stick instantly? We break down why his moment connected, whether audio flaws matter as much as we believe, a...
Sept. 16, 2025
370 - The Challenges of Copying Podcast Formulas
Is copying in podcasting a cardinal sin or a necessary step towards finding your unique voice? Today, we’re plunging into the murky waters of inspiration vs. imitation. We explore how new podcasters can learn from established...
Sept. 11, 2025
368 - Remembering 9/11: What Podcasters Can Say When the World Pauses
Today is a hard day for many. On this September 11th, we pause to honor the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the first responders who gave everything. And as podcasters, it raises a question: when a day of such m...
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...
Aug. 15, 2025
357 - Exploring the Benefits and Ideas for Private Podcasts
What’s something about your current podcast that you would like to change? Would you adjust the format, switch up the frequency, or try something completely different? That’s the question that kicks off today’s episode. While...
Aug. 12, 2025
354 - How To Get More From Spotify for Creators With Chris Stone
Are you using Spotify for Creators to its full potential? If not, you’re in for a treat. While Marc is away at camp, podcast producer Chris Stone of The New Statesman joins us to share powerful, lesser-known tools hidden ins...
Aug. 7, 2025
352-Renting a Podcast Studio: What You Need to Know
What should you look for when renting a podcast studio? With more studios popping up in big cities, it’s an exciting step, but how do you know what’s worth the money? Today, we break down what to ask before you book, red flag...
July 31, 2025
348 - How to Use Listener Voice to Create Community
If you’re new to podcasting, you might be thinking…How do I get people to actually engage with my show? Today, we answer a listener’s question about audience interaction and explore creative ways to bring your listeners into ...
July 22, 2025
342 - Podcast Guests Gone Wrong
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...
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 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...
June 24, 2025
327 - Should I Read from a Script on 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 17, 2025
324 - The Truth About Podcast Ads and Why Listeners Skip
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...
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 5, 2025
318 - How To Invite Your Audience 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 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 ...
June 2, 2025
315 - Spark New Life into your Podcast with our Fresh Ideas!
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...
May 16, 2025
306 - Unpacking Questions From The Mailbag & Sharing Wins
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 ...
May 15, 2025
305 - Is Humor Your Missing Link?
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 ...
May 13, 2025
303 - How to Grow Your Podcast Without Social Media
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...