Episodes
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 …
May 20, 2024
How We Boost Engagement, Organization and Mental Health in Podcasting
In today’s episode, we take some questions from the mailbag on organization, the mental aspects of podcasting, and more. I also share a sneak peak at tomorrow’s one-on-one interview with successful podcaster and content crea…
May 17, 2024
Managing Overwhelm and Burnout in Podcasting
In today’s episode, we're answering a question from Olivia, which focuses on how to manage overwhelm and burnout while podcasting. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, our panel shares their personal strategies and ins…
May 15, 2024
Affiliate Marketing Insights and Podcasting News
In today’s episode, we explore the impact of affiliate marketing for podcasters and industry news such as the latest AI developments and podcasting events. We share whether affiliate marketing truly pays off and explore bran…
May 14, 2024
ChatGPT 4o, Storytelling Strategies for Podcast Interviews, and Episode Sequencing
In today's episode, we discuss the art of turning interviews into captivating narratives that'll keep your listeners hooked. We also break down the latest ChatGPT update, ChatGPT 4o, and how it may revolutionize the way you …
May 13, 2024
Audience Growth, Guest Appearances and Podcast Hardware
In today’s episode, we kick off with an ice-breaker question for my co-hosts about what challenges they’re facing as podcasters and what steps they are taking to solve them. We continue the discussion with some mailbag quest…