Episodes
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 18, 2025
325 - YouTube Updates, Introducing North Flow, and Industry Commentary
YouTube just added a community tab for creators, and we think it’s a real advancement! It’s news day, and we’re bringing you the latest podcast industry headlines! We share our takes on platform updates, shifting charts, upco...
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 13, 2025
323 - Podcast Gear Guide for Multi-Person Podcasts on a Budget
Have you been looking for ways to amplify the quality of your audio-video set-up on a budget? Well, you’re in luck because today we’re sharing our suggestions on how to maximize the potential of a single-camera setup, includi...
June 12, 2025
322 - Top-Earning Podcasters, Gemini Video Updates, and More Buzz
Ready for more podcast buzz? This episode kicks off with a can’t-miss roundup of the latest stories shaking up the audio world. Heads up! Marc is a bit under the weather today, but don’t worry - the co-hosts are back and step...
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 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 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 4, 2025
317 - Marc Maron Signs Off, Orson Welles Voice Lives On, and Kids Dive Into Summer Listening Challenge
Marc Maron says goodbye to WTF after 16 years. Is it burnout, or just a new chapter? Either way, it’s worth discussing. We’ve also got chart updates, can’t-miss events, job leads in the podcasting industry, and a look at AI r...
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 30, 2025
314 - Share-Worthy Podcasts & Celebrating Our Weekly Wins
Have you ever listened to a podcast that really inspired you and stayed with you so much that you just had to share it with someone? That's exactly what we're getting into today as we reveal the "new to us" podcasts that have...
May 29, 2025
313 - Podcast Ad Recall, the Sirius Lawsuit, and RSS Video Drops Soon
Did you know female podcast listeners remember ads better than any other media platform? Today, we dig into why podcast ads, especially those integrated naturally, stick with both men and women more than TV, YouTube, or socia...
May 28, 2025
312 - Apple & Canva Join Forces, VEO 3 Drops, and Upcoming Events
Cosmo says your zodiac sign has a perfect podcast match, and we couldn’t resist putting it to the test. Today’s episode kicks off with a fun horoscope-inspired segment before digging into fresh industry headlines. Apple just ...
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 21, 2025
308 - AI Innovations for Podcasters, Spotify Analytics Changes, Podcast Awards Buzz & More!
Today we're diving into the latest podcasting headlines... from groundbreaking AI tools to updated Spotify analytics and exciting global awards. Fresh off celebrating my stepdaughter’s graduation, I’m back with the crew, and ...
May 19, 2025
307 - Why Your Audience Won’t Stick Without A Solid Community
I’m back from Spain & Portugal, and today we’re talking about something that matters more than the size of your audience: community. Seeing this group hold strong while I was away reminded me of what really makes a podcast th...
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...