Episodes
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. 8, 2025
353 - Our Favorite Podcasts and First Takes on GPT-5
When trailblazing AI news drops, we talk about it. Today, Sid Meadows takes the host chair while Marc travels, and we open with the launch of ChatGPT-5. We look at what’s changed, how the update works, and the creative ways p...
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...
Aug. 6, 2025
351 - Amazon Lays Off Wondery Team, ElevenLabs Bets on AI Audio
Amazon just laid off 110 people at Wondery and is folding parts of it into Audible and Amazon Music. That’s one of the big stories we’re talking about on today’s podcast news day. We also share that Descript dropped new tools...
Aug. 5, 2025
350 - Tips for a Beginner Podcaster
Do you assign numbers to your podcast episodes? Why or why not? Today we’re answering mailbag questions that go deeper than they seem. We unpack why some podcasters swear by numbering and others skip it entirely. Then, we sha...
Aug. 1, 2025
349 - YouTube Introduces Ai Dubbing & Riverside’s Next Move
What if your podcast could reach listeners in their native language with your own voice? With Marc traveling today, co-host Sid Meadows takes the lead as we unpack YouTube’s new AI dubbing tool and what it could mean for crea...
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 30, 2025
347-YouTube Profanity Update, Industry Events, & Netflix Doubles Down on Video
Did you know Baby Boomers are tuning in more than ever, and new Edison data shows a 19% jump in weekly podcast listening among adults 55 and up? It's news day, and this is one of the stories we are digging into. We also give ...
July 29, 2025
346-What's In Your Podcasting Toolbox?
What tools are you using to get the job done in your podcasting workflows? Today, we answer a listener’s question about the best tools for recording podcasts and producing both long and short-form video clips. We share our ho...
July 25, 2025
345 - Qualities of a Super Guest & Signs They're the Right Fit
Earlier this week, we swapped stories about “guests from hell,” so today we’re flipping the script. What makes someone the ideal podcast guest? We break down the traits that set great guests apart, like being prepared, respec...
July 24, 2025
344 - Social Media Took Down Your Podcast Account…Now What?
What would you do if your podcast’s Instagram account were banned for no good reason? That’s what happened to the host of Dopey , a podcast about addiction and recovery. Today, we discuss what led to the ban, how he’s respond...
July 23, 2025
343 - Remembering Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Substack’s $100M Leap, & Shark Tank for Indie Podcasters
Is listening to podcasts at double speed harming your cognitive function? A new study says it might be. Today, one of our news stories highlights recent research on cognitive overload and its implications for the way we consu...
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 18, 2025
341 - How to Build Online Communities and Which Platforms to Choose From
What if you could build deeper connections with your audience by starting a real two-way conversation? Today, we explore how to move past downloads and begin creating a real community around your podcast. We discuss using Clu...
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 16, 2025
339 - TIME’s Top Creators, Anthropic’s AI MCP & Podcast Data
Did you know nearly half of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential Creators are podcasters? In this morning’s News Edition, we cover who made the list and what it says about podcasting’s growing cultural power. We also spotligh...
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 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...
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...
July 9, 2025
335 - Prime Day Deals for Podcasters & Who's Actually Listening?
Did you know most people only stick around for 7–8 minutes on a single YouTube video? It's News and Comment Day, and we’re breaking down new data from PodMatch, and we’re raising questions about what “top platform” honestly m...
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...
July 3, 2025
333 - How a Simple Yes Can Open Big Doors
What was one thing you said yes to that brought you where you are today? That’s the question of the day. Today, we share about the moments that move us forward and how one yes can lead to new paths and creative growth, and we...
July 2, 2025
332 - Spotify Lures YouTubers, Apple’s Top 20, & Are AI Subscriptions Worth it?
Spotify wants YouTubers. Apple’s celebrating 20 years of podcasting. And Gen Z? They're tuning in! It’s news day, and we’re breaking down Apple’s “20 Podcasts We Love” list, surprising Gen Z listening habits, and YouTube’s AI...
July 1, 2025
331 - Podcast Editing Tools and Techniques
How long does it take you to edit your podcast? Do you spend hours cutting every filler word, placing transitions, or do you take a more relaxed approach? Editing isn’t one-size-fits-all when it comes to podcasting, and today...