Podcasting Strategies Episodes
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...
June 10, 2025
320 - Sponsorship Stress & the Truth About 'Explicit' Tags
The tables are turned today, and I opened up about something that’s been weighing on me…securing sponsorships for the Empowered Podcasting Conference this September. We’ve been reaching out all year, but so far, no one’s sig...
June 6, 2025
319 - Your Podcast’s Name Is Taken, Now What?
Ever had a great podcast idea, only to find out someone beat you to the name? This morning, we jumped into a real-world dilemma when DR discovered her client's perfect podcast title was already taken. We outlined practical 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 27, 2025
311 - Cracking the Code on Podcast Charts & Discoverability
Podcast charts might not mean what you think they do! Today, we break down how rankings work on various platforms. Five-star reviews might not matter as much as you’ve heard. You may be asking yourself What does matter? Today...
May 23, 2025
310 - Essential Tools to Level Up Your Podcast Workflow and Production
(Please forgive the first 8-10 minutes. We had to use part of our backup recording today) On today's show, we're diving into another round of your mailbag questions and since it's Friday, celebrating wins from the week! From ...
May 22, 2025
309 - How to Handle Co-host Frustrations and Content Overload in Podcasting
Today, we're diving deep into our mailbag to answer your pressing podcasting questions. Whether you're wrestling with co-host dynamics, considering when it's time to pull the plug, or navigating how far ahead to schedule gues...
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 14, 2025
304 - Automated Podcast Workflows, Event Buzz & Spotify Play Counts
Can automation, AI, and transparency shape podcasting’s future? While Marc is on vacation, the co-hosts take over to bring you the week’s top headlines. We cover Spotify’s new public play counts, ChatGPT’s Deep Research featu...
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...
May 9, 2025
301 - Smart Email Strategies for Podcasters & Weekly Wins
What if your next big growth move isn’t on social media... but good old-fashioned email? While Marc is gallivanting around Spain & Portugal, the crew digs into how email lists can build deeper connections and drive significan...
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...
April 29, 2025
293 - Building a Brand from Social Media to Podcasting with 'Two Guys on a Plane'
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...
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 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...
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...
May 21, 2024
Transforming Content Creation Challenges into Opportunities with Heather Parady
In this episode, I sit down with the dynamic Heather Parady to explore the realities behind creative success and the truth about going viral. Heather shares her unique insights on content creation, the struggles and rewards o...