Podcasting Strategies Episodes
Dec. 2, 2025
The Speaking Habits That Are Killing Your Podcas
Are filler words quietly sabotaging your podcast? In this episode, we dig into how subtle speaking habits like verbal crutches, awkward pauses, or rushed delivery can affect how confident and trustworthy you sound to your aud...
Dec. 1, 2025
6 Lessons From the Kelce Brothers That Build Listener Loyalty
What can indie podcasters learn from one of the most talked-about podcasts of the year? Quite a lot, actually. Today, Jonathan Howard walks us through why New Heights , hosted by Jason and Travis Kelce, keeps fans coming back...
Nov. 14, 2025
How to Keep Audio Listeners Engaged in a Video-First World
Are you unintentionally losing listeners every time you record for both video and audio? Today, the team digs into one of the biggest questions indie podcasters are wrestling with right now: how do you grow your show by embra...
Nov. 13, 2025
What Keeps a Professional Podcast Audience Hooked
What truly keeps a professional audience listening? Today, we put Exam Room Nutrition under the microscope to find out. We evaluate how storytelling flow, clarity, and pacing shape that crucial first impression, and all of th...
Nov. 10, 2025
Struggling to Stay Consistent? How One Creator Solved It with AI
How often do you feel overwhelmed by all the steps it takes to produce content? From research to recording, editing, publishing, and repurposing, it’s a lot. Today, I’m putting the spotlight on co-host Nick Nalbach , who rece...
Nov. 6, 2025
5 Secrets To Make Your Podcast Instantly More Engaging
Today, we evaluate ' You Are Your Biggest Asset' with host Carina Groombridge , breaking down how clarity, structure, and storytelling drive listener engagement. You’ll learn why a strong hook and clear promise keep audiences...
Oct. 30, 2025
Podcast Evaluation: 5 Smart Fixes That Instantly Level Up Your Podcast
Meet Magdalena, an indie podcaster who created Unbreakable Spirit using only her iPhone. Today, we’re evaluating her episode “The Act of Letting Go” and exploring what every podcaster can learn from her approach to storytelli...
Oct. 28, 2025
The Hidden Trap Keeping Your Podcast Stuck
At some point, every creator hits that moment where they ask themselves, Do I double down on growth, start monetizing, or step back to realign? Today, we’re sharing the turning points that define a podcaster’s next move. We d...
Oct. 27, 2025
Should a Podcast Use Seasons or Keep Rolling?
What if non-stop publishing is quietly killing your creativity, or is keeping a steady stream of episodes the only thing keeping you afloat? Today, we tackle one of podcasting’s most debatable questions: Should you produce in...
Oct. 21, 2025
Find Your Podcasting Style: Script, Outline, or Freestyle
How do you prepare before you hit record? Do you plan every detail, keep a loose outline, or just hit the red button and go? Today, we’re sharing how we approach preparation and how those choices shape creativity, confidence,...
Oct. 2, 2025
380 - Should You Niche Down or Open Up?
How many times have the gurus advised you to niche down and narrow the focus of your show? But do you feel this is the right advice, or are you being put in a box? After hearing indie podcaster Jacqueline Monroe push back on ...
Sept. 26, 2025
377 - Live from Empowered Podcasting Conference 2
The Empowered Podcasting Conference is officially here! We’re live from the Hyatt Centric in Charlotte with community friends, including Dave Jackson of School of Podcasting . To kick off the festivities, we dive into what it...
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. 12, 2025
369 - When Does the Podcast Money Start Rolling In?
Why did you start your podcast? Was it for money, passion, or both? Today, we play a TikTok clip from the Okay Sister Pod that lays out three honest tips for launching a show. Their takes sparked a lively debate. Some agreed ...
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. 5, 2025
365 - Podcast Branding Dilemmas: Titles and Logos Under the Microscope
Should you put the word podcast in your podcast title…or does it just make you sound outdated? In this milestone episode of Podcasting Morning Chat (number 365, meaning you could binge us every day for a full year!), the crew...
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...
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 11, 2025
337 - Do You Really Need a Consent Form?
What would you do if you accidentally left your verbal consent disclaimer in a published episode? Would you take it down, replace it with the corrected episode file or let it slide? And what do you do about it if it's on YouT...
June 27, 2025
330 - Podcasting Hills You'd Die On?
Today, we asked ourselves: what's a podcasting hill we're willing to die on? For some of us, it's editing out every “um” and “like.” For others, it’s insisting you don’t need video to succeed. We also touched on naming shows ...
June 26, 2025
329 - Steve from Blue’s Clues is Back with a Podcast for Adults
What if the host of Blue’s Clues was about to launch the most emotionally supportive podcast of the year? Steve Burns just announced Alive , a new show for grown-ups coming this fall, and we’re unpacking what it could be. Ste...
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 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...