Episodes
Oct. 3, 2025
381 - Is Gary Vee Right About Podcasting’s Future?
Gary Vee makes a bold claim about the future of podcasting. On Jamie Kern Lima’s show, he predicted that creators will soon build AI co-hosts that could become bigger and more influential than the hosts themselves. We explore...
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 ...
Oct. 1, 2025
379 - Open AI Unveils Sora 2, Mel Robbins Tops Charts, & Celebrity vs. Indie Name Battle
How much AI is too much AI in podcasting? With OpenAI’s surprise release of Sora 2, creators can now build digital clones of themselves in seconds. Riverside is also jumping into the mix, rolling out chat-based editing that p...
Sept. 30, 2025
378- Empowered Podcasting Conference 2025 Recap
What an unforgettable weekend in Charlotte! I’m sincerely on cloud 9! Today, we’re sharing the stories, strategies, and breakthroughs we brought home and the conversations that turned strangers into family. I want to thank ev...
Sept. 26, 2025
377 - How to Get the Most 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. 25, 2025
376 - Audio-Only Podcasting: The Antidote to Video?
Did podcasting only succeed because it was a break from video? Today, we dissect podcaster Rachel Corbett's claim and consider whether audio was truly an 'antidote' to visual media. Our conversation ranges from debating the e...
Sept. 24, 2025
375 - Signal Awards, Podcast Scam Alert, and AudioBoom’s $325M Milestone
What do Michelle Obama, John Stewart, and the Kelce brothers have in common with our own community? They’re all finalists in this year’s Signal Awards, and so are long-time community members Dominic and Kenda Lawson, who toge...
Sept. 23, 2025
374 - Seven Ways To Build An Obsession Worthy Podcast
The countdown to the Empowered Podcasting Conference is on, and Jonathan Howard joins us to share a taste of his presentation on creating an Obsession Worthy Podcast. His opening challenge: stop being boring and predictable. ...
Sept. 19, 2025
373 - Building a Spin-Off Podcast Without Restarting
One podcaster’s history show is connecting with both parents and kids. But now comes the hard part: should they launch a separate kids’ podcast or add child-friendly episodes to their existing feed? We dig into discovery, aud...
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. 17, 2025
371 - Major YouTube Upgrades, TikTok Uncertainty, & iOS 26 Unveiled
YouTube is stepping up with its most powerful features yet, offering podcasters collaboration tools, flexible ads, auto dubbing, and smarter testing options. In this episode, we also look at Apple’s new podcast features, Vime...
Sept. 16, 2025
370 - How Copying Sparks Original Creation
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. 11, 2025
368 - Remembering 9/11: What Podcasters Can Say When the World Pauses
Today is a hard day for many. On this September 11th, we pause to honor the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the first responders who gave everything. And as podcasters, it raises a question: when a day of such m...
Sept. 10, 2025
367 - Declining YouTube Views and Remembering Todd Cochrane, CEO of Blubrry
YouTube creators are sounding alarms as views mysteriously plummet, with some losing up to 25% overnight. Could it be an algorithm glitch, a crackdown on AI content, or something bigger? We break down what’s happening and wha...
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...
Sept. 3, 2025
363 - Podcast News: AI Platform “Fable” Lets You Step Into TV Shows
Imagine a Netflix-style platform where you don’t just watch shows, you create new episodes, alternate endings, and even step into the story yourself. That’s the vision behind Fable, an AI company pushing the idea of “playable...
Sept. 2, 2025
362 - Which Social Platform Wins for Podcasters?
If you could only choose one social media platform to promote your podcast, which would it be and why? We debate cases for using Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, Substack, and more because each choice sparks stories abou...
Aug. 29, 2025
361 - Is It Okay to Charge for Episode Release Priority?
Is it ethical to charge podcast guests to “jump the line,” or is it simply a clever way to bring in extra income? That’s the question of the day. The crew weighs in on long release queues, pay-to-play options, and whether thi...
Aug. 28, 2025
360 - Taylor Swift Makes Podcast History With 21 Million Views and Counting
Taylor Swift just broke the internet again, and this time joining her fiancé, Travis Kelce, and his brother, Jason, on their New Heights podcast. At its peak on August 13th, over 1.3 million people tuned in live on YouTube, m...
Aug. 27, 2025
359 - Digital Twins by Hey Gen, New Gemini Video Features, & Podcast Movement Recap
Would you trust a digital twin to produce all your content for you? Because that is now possible with Hey Gen's new "digital twin" feature. That’s just one of the hot headlines on today’s news day. We also break down Podcast ...
Aug. 26, 2025
358-What Camp Footprint Taught Me
Have you ever had an experience that changed the way you show up in the world? One that reignited your passion and reminded you why you care so deeply? Today I return from a 19-day summer break after volunteering at Camp Foot...