Episodes
June 27, 2024
Maximizing the Value of Podcast Conferences
Ever felt lost in the sea of faces at a podcast conference? Or maybe you're a seasoned pro wondering if you're really getting the most out of these events? In this episode, we share practical tips for networking, choosing va…
June 26, 2024
Podcast Services Wishlists, Navigating Podcast Projects, and Podcast News
What is the one free service that could revolutionize your podcast workflow? Today the community shares their wishlists, revealing surprising insights about the challenges and dreams within the industry. Also through a creat…
June 25, 2024
Is Fear Holding You Back?
Fear often resides within creativity, impacting how we approach our work and objectives. Today, the community is addressing two common challenges that many creators face: the fear of failure and, surprisingly, the fear of su…
June 24, 2024
Does Mindset Really Matter?
Can a negative mindset derail your podcasting dreams? Today, the community explores whether mindset matters in podcasting. We discuss the contrast between growth and fixed mindsets, revealing how a fixed mindset—characterize…
June 21, 2024
What’s the Right Length of a Podcast Ad?
Are your podcast ads too long? In today's episode, the community tackles the hot topic of ad length and its impact on your show. We reveal insights and opinions that could transform your approach to podcast advertising, incl…
June 20, 2024
Riverside's New Update, Storytelling, and Follow for Follow
Ever wondered what story an inanimate object would tell? In today's episode, we kick off with the question: "If you could tell the story of an inanimate object, what would it be and why?" Our community offers a range of crea…
June 18, 2024
Alternative Ways to Promote Your Podcast
In today's episode, we revisit and expand on the intriguing topic of promoting your podcast without relying heavily on social media. We kick off with a thought-provoking question: "How much time do you spend on social media …
June 17, 2024
Is Social Media Essential to Promote a Podcast?
Can a podcast succeed and build a strong following without depending on social media platforms? Today's discussion will explore methods for promoting your podcast beyond solely using social media and strategies for effective…
June 14, 2024
The Most Rewarding Part of Podcasting
Today's discussion begins with a conversation about the most rewarding aspects of being a podcaster. Our community shares their experiences from building communities to opening doors to further professional opportunities. Pl…
June 13, 2024
The Rise of Pod Fade: What's Next?
Today, we kicked things off with a fun icebreaker about which TV or movie characters we'd want to interview, with picks ranging from Happy Days to It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. But then the conversation took a bit more …
June 12, 2024
How to handle trolls and Podcast News
Today, we kick off with an icebreaker inspired by one of our mods, Johnathan Howard, who recently made a post in our Empowered Podcasting FB Group: How do you respond to trolls on social media? We share our strategies for ha…
June 11, 2024
Solidifying Your Podcast Legacy
Today, we reflect on the concept of legacy in podcasting, discuss how podcasters can think about their legacy, share personal stories, and offer practical advice. Episode Highlights: [0:57] Podcasters' legacies and how it gu…
June 10, 2024
Envisioning Ideal Podcast Sponsors
Happy Monday! Today, we start the morning with an icebreaker: Who is a dream sponsor that you'd love to have sponsor your podcast? This episode is full of fun and insightful discussions as we share our ideal sponsors and why…
June 7, 2024
Weird Podcasting Quirks
Today, we start the morning with an intriguing icebreaker inspired by my newest co-host, Jason Cercone- wh at’s a weird quirk or thing you do before or after recording a podcast? This episode is full of fun, unexpected habit…
June 6, 2024
Podcasting and Stoicism
In today’s episode, we get into comparison and self-esteem in the podcasting world, sparked by a listener question and a clip from Jerry Seinfeld that really hit home. We explore the wisdom of Stoicism, its impact on our per…
June 5, 2024
Podcasting Competition, Comparison and News
In today’s episode, we answer an intriguing mailbag question from Isabella about completion and comparison in podcasting. Our community shares practical tips on maintaining self-esteem, including focusing on your unique jour…
June 4, 2024
SubStack for Podcasters, Giveaways and Podcast Events
In today’s episode, we get into the booming trend of podcasters using SubStack to enhance their content and audience engagement. We discuss the platform’s features, including monetization options and content distribution. An…
May 31, 2024
Favorite Cities and Podcasting Successes
My co-hosts stepped up to the plate and took the reins while I was out helping my daughter move into her new place in Nashville. The community had a blast talking about their favorite cities they'd podcast about and also sha…
May 30, 2024
How to Optimize Your Podcast Discoverability on YouTube
In today's episode, we tackle an intriguing question inspired by Gary Vee and get into podcasting on Youtube. We explore the rise of video podcasting, YouTube's growing dominance in the podcast space, and podcast discoverabi…
May 29, 2024
The Hard Truth of Podcasting
In the first half of today's episode, we discuss the "hard truth" of podcasting. This is an unfiltered discussion on the reality of podcasting, focusing on the necessity of patience and realistic expectations. If you're in t…
May 28, 2024
One Thing Every Podcaster Should Try at Least Once
In today's episode, we dove into the deep end of experimenting with your podcast. I asked the question, "What's one thing you believe everyone should try at least once with their podcast?" and the responses from our amazing …
May 23, 2024
Overcoming Adversity in Podcasting
Today, Dominic Lawson takes the reins while I'm on staycation. The gang dives into a reflective discussion on overcoming adversity in podcasting. This episode is packed with personal stories, thought-provoking questions, and…
May 22, 2024
Strategic Pivots in Podcasting
In today's episode, Nick Nalbach takes the reins while I'm on staycation. Nick and the gang are diving into the insights from my fascinating interview with Heather Parity. Heather’s journey from religious ties to therapy, an…
May 21, 2024
Transforming Content Creation Challenges into Opportunities with Heather Parady
In this episode, I sit down with the dynamic Heather Parady to explore the realities behind creative success and the truth about going viral. Heather shares her unique insights on content creation, the struggles and rewards …