Episodes
March 26, 2025
Podcast News: YouTube Dynamic Ads, Podcasting 2.0, and Upcoming Events
It’s a loaded news day, and we’ve got the highlights ready for you! YouTube may be testing dynamic ads and we’ve got questions. What could this mean for creators? How might it compete with traditional podcast ad tools? We als...
March 25, 2025
Growing Your Podcast with Fan Mail, Guest Spots & Better Branding
Have you tried Buzzsprout’s new fan mail feature yet? It lets your listeners text you directly, making it easier than ever to build real connections with your audience. Inspired by a mailbag question on how to take advantage ...
March 24, 2025
Setting Boundaries to Beat Burnout and Podfade
If you're feeling stretched thin, pulled in too many directions, or teetering on the edge of podfade, this one's for you. Today we talked boundaries—not just the buzzword kind, but the kind that can protect your time, energy,...
March 21, 2025
How to Keep Podcasting Fun and Fulfilling
In this episode, I opened up a conversation about how we can keep podcasting fun—not because it’s hard, but because it should be fun. We talked about breaking routines, trying new creative projects, and giving ourselves permi...
March 20, 2025
After the Flood: The Impact of Hurricane Helene
How does a community find the strength to rebuild after an unimaginable disaster? In this special ‘Podcasthon’ episode, I’m joined by my guest Marilyn Ball who shares the resilience of Asheville, North Carolina, in the wake o...
March 19, 2025
Podcast News: Spotify Takes a Stand, Zoom’s New Podcast Gear & What Gen Z Preferences on Audio vs. Video Podcasts
It’s a big news day in the podcasting world! In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the latest headlines, including: [03:36] Who’s topping the podcast charts? – Apple & Spotify’s latest #1 shows [10:42] Podcasting events & i...
March 18, 2025
Essential Tools for Podcasters
Curious about the best tools for creating a podcast? Today, we’re breaking down the tech stacks our community uses. We talk about everything from recording software and editing tools to hosting platforms. We share what works,...
March 17, 2025
How Many Podcast Downloads Should You Expect?
What was the moment you knew you were a podcaster? Was it your first episode? Your first listener? Or the moment someone asked for your advice? Today, we’re reflecting on the milestones that made us feel like real podcasters....
March 14, 2025
What's the Golden Rule of Podcasting?
If you had to follow ONE golden rule for podcasters, what would it be? Today, we share our ideas for the one rule we believe every podcaster should follow. We cover the value of active listening, clear audio, and knowing your...
March 13, 2025
The Practice of Being Authentically You
Are you showing up entirely as yourself on your podcast or are you holding back? Today, we tackle a question from longtime listener Izzy, who’s ready to shed the ‘professional filter’ and embrace her unapologetic self behind ...
March 12, 2025
Podcast News: YouTube Defines Podcasting, AI Audio Tools, and Industry Events
YouTube defines podcasting as “listenable content that’s video-optional,” but what does that really mean for creators? It’s news day, and today we’re bringing you many headlines, including YouTube’s changing role concerning ...
March 11, 2025
How to Get Brand Deal Wins For Small Creators
Have you been trying to monetize your podcast? You’ve put in the work, and you’ve gained a small, respectable following, but now you feel like it is time to start turning your efforts into compensation. But how do you start ...
March 10, 2025
What If You Turned Your Passion Project Into a Podcast?
One of the best things about the Empowered Podcasting Community is when our members get the chance to meet face-to-face. That’s exactly what happened this past weekend when several of our community members gathered in Detroit...
March 7, 2025
Lessons Learned From Podcasting & Celebrating Our Wins
Podcasting isn’t solely about hitting the record button. It’s full of unexpected life lessons as well. After a day of frustrating tech setbacks, I was reminded of the importance of patience and reaching out for support. This...
March 6, 2025
Why & How This Host Charges Guests to Be on Her show with Victoria Meyer
Have you ever considered charging guests to be on your podcast? It’s a bold monetization strategy that’s gaining attention! Today, we’re excited to welcome Victoria Meyer, host of The Chemical Show, to share her journey of sh...
March 5, 2025
What’s Behind the Fear of Launching Your Podcast?
Since you’ve been on your podcast journey, have you ever found yourself in the situation where you are on the home stretch, the recording has been done, and the final edits have been made, but you just can’t bring yourself to...
March 4, 2025
Video, Mindset & Editing Truths and Myths (Part 2)
Is video podcasting really the key to discoverability, or is it just another myth? In this episode, we’re diving into one of the biggest, ongoing debates in podcasting: Do you need to be on YouTube and Spotify (video) to succ...
March 3, 2025
Is Breaking Up Long Episodes the Right Choice for Your Podcast?
Have you ever had an intriguing interview, only to wonder during editing if the episode might be too long for your listeners? Will your audience stay engaged, or will they tune out? If you release the episode in multiple part...
Feb. 28, 2025
Honoring Fellow Creator Niel Guilarte
Have you ever thought about what you want to leave behind when you leave this planet? How do you want people to remember you? How would you describe the legacy you want to leave behind? Today, we are reflecting on our legacie...
Feb. 27, 2025
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...
Feb. 26, 2025
Podcast News: Listen Notes Sets Limits, Upcoming Podcasting Events and Job Opportunities
Listen Notes just purged nearly 2,000 AI-generated podcasts! Will other platforms follow suit? Today, we unpack this move, and we also share Apple’s long-awaited update to podcast submissions and the latest trends in the podc...
Feb. 25, 2025
Breaking the Rules of Podcasting: Myths, SEO & AI with Matthew Bliss (Part 1)
Are the “rules” of podcasting helping you or holding you back? Today, we challenge some of the biggest myths in podcasting and break down whether they’re worth following—or just fear-based tactics. I'm joined today by PMC co-...
Feb. 24, 2025
Podcasting Dilemmas: Stats, Reviews & When to Walk Away
Have you questioned the validity of your podcast rankings? Today, we address a Facebook Group question about the platform ‘Listen Notes’ and question the accuracy of our scores, and how much these scores may or may not matter...
Feb. 21, 2025
Content Creation Without the Guilt & Celebrating Our Wins
What’s one piece of content you either nailed or completely bombed with recently? If you’ve been putting all the pressure on yourself, then you’re not alone. Constantly creating can feel like a ton of bricks on your shoulders...