Episodes
Nov. 12, 2024
Should You Keep Posting This Holiday Season?
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 hol…
Nov. 8, 2024
Podcaster Questions from the Mailbag & Celebrating Weekly Wins
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 …
Nov. 7, 2024
Podcast News: Video Ads Rising & FTC Takes Action Against Fake Reviews
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'…
Nov. 6, 2024
Podcast Headlines: 'The Talk Show AI,' and Why Listens Dropped 15%
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 podcas…
Nov. 5, 2024
Real Questions from Podcasters, Answered!
Got burning questions about podcasting? We're revisiting our mailbag to answer questions from our audience as well as other podcast facebook communities. We cover everything from optimizing YouTube thumbnails, comparing stra…
Nov. 4, 2024
Balancing Life with Podcast Time Management
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 e…
Nov. 1, 2024
Podcasting Beyond Profit
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 minut…
Oct. 31, 2024
Today’s Updates: Spotify’s Auto Moderation & Acast’s Latest Podcast Report
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 …
Oct. 30, 2024
Mid-week Recap: Netflix "Moments" Feature and R1 Rabbit Hops to Beta
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 midwee…
Oct. 29, 2024
Do's and Don'ts of Guest Pitching
Have you ever received a guest pitch that gave you the ick? Did their pitch leave you wondering if the inquiring guest has listened to one episode or if they have even engaged with your content? Today we share our experience…
Oct. 28, 2024
Should I Join a Podcast Network? Alex Sanfilippo's Vision for the PodMatch Network
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 mo…
Oct. 25, 2024
Interviewing Your Younger Self
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. …
Oct. 24, 2024
Podcast Headlines: Intuit CEO in the Hot Seat and Women in Podcasting Award Winners Revealed!
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…
Oct. 23, 2024
Headlines: Podcast Global Market Estimated at $4.75 Billion and Podpage’s New Features
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 industr…
Oct. 22, 2024
Is Niching Down Still A Winning Strategy?
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 b…
Oct. 18, 2024
Essential SEO Tools Explained
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…
Oct. 17, 2024
Latest Buzz: YouTube Shorts Update and Adobe’s AI Max Event
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 M…
Oct. 16, 2024
Podcast News: Walmart, Influencers, and Listener-Inspired Gin
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 partn…
Oct. 15, 2024
Big Download Numbers--To Care or Not to Care
Today, we're rethinking popular podcasting advice, especially the focus on download numbers. We hear it from many experts--big download numbers don't matter. Is that really true or are those experts steering you in the wrong…
Oct. 10, 2024
Asheville's Community Recovery After Hurricane Helene
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 j…
Oct. 9, 2024
Midweek News: Headliner’s New Video Tool & The Rise of Kids Podcasts
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 …
Oct. 8, 2024
Creating Content That Engages and Resonates
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 af…
Oct. 7, 2024
How to Avoid Social Media Fatigue and Grow Your Podcast
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 H…
Oct. 3, 2024
Headlines: Substack’s Growing Potential & NaPodPoMo’s Creative Challenge
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 coveri…