Episodes

The holiday season is coming up fast! Should you take a break or keep making content? Today we talk about how to stay connected with your audience, whether you’re planning to take a break for the holidays or put out some holi...

We're back with more questions from the mailbag! Listen in as we tackle your pressing questions on YouTube, hardware, show notes, and more! We discuss the importance of having a written agreement or podcast prenup with your c...

Is Spotify's push for video ads changing things for advertisers? Ad spending on audio ads was up 11 percent and video ads slightly outperformed that at 12%. What does this mean for podcasters? Listen and find out because We'r...

Is the recent 15% drop in podcast listens a sign of trouble for the industry? Acast points to Apple’s iOS 17 update, which disables automatic downloads, as the culprit. In this episode, we dig into what this means for podcast...

Got burning questions about podcasting? We're answering them today! We're revisiting our mailbag to answer questions from the Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group. We cover everything from optimizing YouTube thumbnails, compar...

How much time do you spend on your podcast? Are you an early riser or a night owl? Today, we discuss the challenges and time investments involved in podcast workflows. Additionally, we explore steps to manage projects more ef...

Think podcasting is solely about making money? Think again. Today, we explore the fringe benefits, relationships we've made, skills we've learned, and opportunities we didn't see coming that make podcasting worth every minute...

Happy Halloween! Today, we’re joined by a spine-tingling guest—or should we say phantom intruder from the dark side of podcasting to join us for more podcast news headlines. Did you know that 80% of podcast listeners prefer n...

Have you heard that Netflix is launching a new feature that lets users save and share specific scenes from their favorite shows and movies on social media? This is one of the exciting updates we discuss in this week's midweek...

Have you ever received a guest pitch that gave you the ick? Did their pitch leave you wondering if the person inquiring to be on the show has listened to one episode or if they have even engaged with your content? Today we sh...

Today, I sit down with Alex Sanfilippo, founder of PodMatch, to tackle some of the big questions our community has around podcast networks: Are they really beneficial for independent podcasters? Can PodMatch’s new network mod...

What if you could have a conversation with a younger version of yourself on a podcast? What advice and encouragement would you share? Today, we're having a reflective conversation on this topic, focusing on personal growth. W...

We're back with more podcast headlines! Is it okay for a podcast host to challenge a guest when they dodge a probing question? Should a podcast have to edit out sections if the guest asks? That's what happened to Nilay Patel ...

Did you know that the global podcast industry’s annual revenue is estimated at $3.94 - $4.75 billion in 2024? This shows how massive and rapidly growing the podcast space is! Today, we're bringing you several podcast industry...

You've heard it before: you need a niche to define your topic and target audience. But does this limit your podcast growth or leave you creatively stifled? Today, we discuss if niching down helps podcast growth or holds us ba...

Are you using the right SEO tools to get your podcast noticed? Find out how to incorporate various tools and smart content planning into your SEO strategy, which could boost the discoverability of your show. Today, while our ...

YouTube Shorts just got longer with a new 3-minute feature, allowing creators to share more detailed content. Will this change audience engagement? Today we're covering Podcast news that will get your wheels turning! Adobe Ma...

Did you hear that Walmart is changing its ad strategy by using influencers to make podcast ads that feel more personal? These new ads aim to capture the attention of younger audiences by tapping into their passions and partne...

Is chasing 10,000 downloads really the key to Success, or are you missing something more important? Today, we're rethinking popular podcasting advice, especially the focus on download numbers. Is this really the best way to g...

On September 26th, 2024, Asheville NC and the surrounding areas were devastated by Hurricane Helene. Days before the hurricane hit, I along with my wife Amy retreated from the area. Witnessing the devastation from afar, we ju...

Headliner has entered the short form video space. While our fearless leader Marc Ronick is helping with vital resources for Hurricane Helene victims, the rest of the crew takes the wheel to cover podcast headlines and share s...

Are you looking to refine your content strategy and build genuine connections with your audience? We've got just the conversation for you. While our lead host Marc Ronick is on the road delivering essential items to those aff...

If you've ever thought, "Social media is too overwhelming for me, " this episode is for you. While our fearless leader Marc Ronick delivers essential items to Hurricane Helene victims in Asheville, North Carolina, Jonathan Ho...

Adam Carolla's move to Substack has sparked many conversations. Could this platform open the gates for discoverability and opportunities to monetize for an exclusive community? This is just one of the headlines we are coverin...