Episodes

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Today, we asked ourselves: what's a podcasting hill we're willing to die on? For some of us, it's editing out every “um” and “like.” For others, it’s insisting you don’t need video to succeed. We also touched on naming shows ...

What if the host of Blue’s Clues was about to launch the most emotionally supportive podcast of the year? Steve Burns just announced Alive , a new show for grown-ups coming this fall, and we’re unpacking what it could be. Ste...

Did you know your Spotify binge could be leaving a bigger carbon footprint than you think? It's news day, and we’re digging into the astounding environmental impact of streaming, especially as Spotify shifts to video. We also...

To script or not to script…that is the question. Today, we answer a mailbag question about whether podcasters should write scripts, especially when moving from audio to video. Should you? It depends. We share ways to structur...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...