Episodes
Jan. 7, 2026
430. Your Podcast Can Be Reused, Resold, and You’d Never Know
What if your podcast could be reused and resold without you ever knowing? One of today’s leading stories looks at a new tool that strips ads from episodes and resells ad-free versions without creators' permission. The convers...
Jan. 6, 2026
429. What Nobody Tells You Before You Start a Podcast
As podcasters, we often don’t realize what we don’t know until we’ve already learned it the hard way. The mistakes. The face-palm moments. The times when nothing feels quite right yet. Today, we’re sharing real stories from o...
Jan. 5, 2026
428. Why Some Podcasts are Impossible to Stop Listening To
Some podcasts become part of your routine not because they teach you something new every time, but because they make you feel connected. Jonathan Howard leads the charge, with commentary and real world examples from me and th...
Dec. 30, 2025
427. Why Overthinking Is Stopping You From Starting a Podcast
Starting a podcast isn't hard, but it often feels that way because we try to solve everything before we ever begin. In this episode, I break our usual format with a solo "mini-sode" and focus on what actually stops most peopl...
Dec. 19, 2025
426. The Creator Reset Every Podcaster Needs Right Now
As we close out the year, today we slow down and reflect together. This final Morning Chat of 2025 is not about tactics, growth hacks, or chasing trends. It is a community pause. We look back on the wins that reminded us why ...
Dec. 18, 2025
425. How to Turn Simple Stories Into Addictive Short Podcasts
Does every podcast need a lesson, or can a good story be enough? In today’s evaluation, we examine Shared Delights , a short-form storytelling podcast designed to offer warmth, humor, and a brief escape. Instead of aiming for...
Dec. 17, 2025
Instagram’s New Algorithm Change Podcasters Can’t Ignore
What if we told you Instagram is testing a way for users to control their own algorithm and decide what they see? That experiment alone has big implications for podcast discovery and creator visibility. For today’s news day, ...
Dec. 16, 2025
The Real Truth About Starting a Podcast in 2026
Starting your podcast can feel overwhelming when every choice seems expensive or technical. permanent. But don’t worry, we’ve got you! Today, we focus on the questions new podcasters are asking at the beginning. We start wi...
Dec. 15, 2025
The Podcast Formula That Made “You’re Wrong About” a Hit
Do you remember when Olympic figure skater Tonya Harding was accused of having her ex-husband, Jeff Gillooly, injure Nancy Kerrigan’s knee before the 1994 Olympics? If you lived through the 90s, this story dominated the news,...
Dec. 12, 2025
The 1 Choice to Make Before the New Year Starts
As 2025 winds down, we pause to reflect on the choices shaping where we’re headed next in our podcasting journeys and beyond. We explore the impact of saying yes and no as a community, through honest stories about doubt, trus...
Dec. 11, 2025
7 Lessons You Can Learn From a Podcast Evaluation of a Gordon Lightfoot Podcast
To understand how your podcast resonates with listeners, start by analyzing how another show approaches its opening moments. In today’s Indie Podcast Evaluation, we look at Carefree Highway Revisited , a show that reflects on...
Dec. 10, 2025
Stop Overlooking TikTok. It’s Driving Your Future Listeners
TikTok may be driving a hot new wave of podcast discovery, and the statistics are tough to ignore. If short clips can send a song to the top of Spotify, imagine what they could do for a podcast when creators treat TikTok as a...
Dec. 9, 2025
Private Podcasts: The Overlooked Tool That Builds Superfans
What if your show had a format designed only for your super fans? Today, we look at what a private podcast actually is and how it works behind the scenes. We’re joined by trusted podcasting expert Cliff Ravenscraft, who helps...
Dec. 8, 2025
How Great Hosts Use Storytelling To Hook Listeners Instantly
Today, we’re focusing on what podcasters can learn from shows that break the mold and still manage to form deep connections with their audience. Jonathan Howard continues our Obsession-Worthy Podcast series with a look at "Ev...
Dec. 5, 2025
The Real Story Inside Your Spotify Wrapped
Today we take a closer look at Spotify Wrapped... the fun parts, the confusing parts, and the slightly uncomfortable data-awareness parts. We dig into creator stats, talk about whether these numbers actually matter, and explo...
Dec. 4, 2025
5 Simple Fixes That Instantly Upgrade Your Podcast
Today, we break down an indie podcaster’s episode structure, branding clarity, pacing, and storytelling opportunities as we evaluate Wander World School . This episode is packed with great discussion from the team about how c...
Dec. 3, 2025
3 New Platform Changes Every Podcaster Must Know - News & Comment
It's News & Comment day! We take a look at some surprising podcast industry stats that paint a very different picture of how many shows are truly active, along with a breakdown of YouTube’s new deepfake detection tool and the...
Dec. 2, 2025
The Speaking Habits That Are Killing Your Podcas
Are filler words quietly sabotaging your podcast? In this episode, we dig into how subtle speaking habits like verbal crutches, awkward pauses, or rushed delivery can affect how confident and trustworthy you sound to your aud...
Dec. 1, 2025
6 Lessons From the Kelce Brothers That Build Listener Loyalty
What can indie podcasters learn from one of the most talked-about podcasts of the year? Quite a lot, actually. Today, Jonathan Howard walks us through why New Heights , hosted by Jason and Travis Kelce, keeps fans coming back...
Nov. 21, 2025
I Forgot to Hit Record!
Recently, I had one of those gut-punch moments every creator dreads: a dream interview, a perfect conversation… and I realized afterward that I never hit record. It was embarrassing, frustrating, and, honestly, it shook me mo...
Nov. 20, 2025
How Your First Minute Secretly Shapes Listener Trust
Your first minute can make or break listener trust, and you might be surprised by how quickly listeners decide whether to stay or go. Today, we take a close look at Sean McClellan’s “Motivation: Not Letting Fear Control You” ...
Nov. 19, 2025
The Hosting Problem Riverside Just Solved for Podcasters
What happens when you get first access to a feature drop before the rest of the podcasting world wakes up? Today, we sit down with Riverside’s own Kendall Breitman for an early look at their newest update! You’ll have to list...
Nov. 18, 2025
Do You Really Need an LLC for Your Podcast?
Is your financial system ready for the new year, or are you still relying on a "shoebox full of receipts?" It's time to build a solid foundation for 2026. We welcome tax and accounting expert Ralph Estep, who shares his years...
Nov. 17, 2025
How a Top PR Strategist Builds Unshakable Visibility for Creators, with Lucy Werner
Lucy Werner, a widely respected PR and branding expert, joins us to dig into the surprising truth behind audience growth. Ever wonder why your smartest ideas barely make a ripple, or why visibility feels so elusive, no matter...