Podcasting Q&A

Test New Episode Formats Without Losing Listeners

27 Apr 2026

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Send us Fan MailWe answer a listener's question about trying new episode formats for their podcast. We walk through how to communicate changes cl...

How to Turn Passive Podcast Listeners Into Engaged Fans

20 Apr 2026

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Send us Fan MailListener engagement isn't always easy, but it's not as hard as you think. In this episode, Alban joins me to talk about turn...

Why It's Important To Offer A Website With Your Podcast

13 Apr 2026

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Send Us A TextOn today's episode, we dig into how creating a podcast website provides a reliable home on the internet where your show can live an...

How Listener Location Data Can Unlock Podcast Growth Opportunities

06 Apr 2026

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Send Us A TextIn this episode, we answer the question, how do you use use listener location stats and explain why they are more than just a cool metri...

3 Ways to Help Your Guests Feel Comfortable and Confident

30 Mar 2026

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Sent Us A Text Join Lindsey and I as we answer a listener's question about how to make a guest feel comfortable during an interview. We'll s...

How Transcriptions Can Level Up Your Podcast

23 Mar 2026

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Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, we answer three listener questions: How can I transcribe my podcast episodes?Why do podcast transcripts matt...

How to Choose the Best Podcast Release Day and Time

16 Mar 2026

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Send a textIf you're searching for the “best” time to publish your podcast episodes, this episode is for you. We share an easy approach to ch...

What to Do When You Don’t Feel Like Podcasting

09 Mar 2026

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Send a textWe unpack the messy middle of podcasting where the launch high fades, numbers plateau, and routine replaces adrenaline. We share practical ...

Podcast Editing Tips: What to Fix and What to Leave

02 Mar 2026

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Send a textOn this episode, we're answering a listener’s question about over-editing and sharing a clear path to a professional, natural sound ...

How to Store and Backup Your Podcast Audio Files

23 Feb 2026

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Send a textIn this episode of Podcasting Q&A, Jordan shares how a close call with losing her podcast files changed her workflow and how you can pr...

Best Practices for Incorporating Music Into Your Podcast

16 Feb 2026

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Send a textA great music intro to your podcast doesn’t just sound cool, it tells your audience what to expect before you say a word. On this episode...

Turn Podcast Analytics Into A Podcast Growth Strategy

09 Feb 2026

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Send us a textIt's time to start reading the story your podcast stats are already telling! In this episode, I team up with Jordan, Buzzsprout’s...

Podcast Stats Made Simple

02 Feb 2026

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Send us a textI've brought in Buzzsprout co-founder Tom Rossi to demystify podcast analytics. We walk through what a download is in Buzzsprout an...

Key Elements of a Great Podcast Episode

26 Jan 2026

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Send us a textIn this episode, I'll answer a new podcaster’s question about what to include in an episode and how to make it flow. I also share...

Best Online Courses for Podcasters

19 Jan 2026

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Send us a textWe cut through information overload and show you how to pick a podcast course that fits your learning style, budget, and goals. We cover...

Elements Of A Great Podcast Trailer

12 Jan 2026

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Send us a textIn this episode, we explain how a great podcast trailer can help you attract new listeners. We'll cover what information to include...

Deciding On The Perfect Podcast Name

05 Jan 2026

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Send us a textCara teams up with Serena from our podcaster success team to discuss how to choose a podcast name that is clear, searchable, and fits yo...

Measuring Success for Your Year in Podcasting

29 Dec 2025

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Send us a textSuccess isn’t a scoreboard of downloads, instead it’s a body of work you’re proud of, the skills you grew, and the new listeners w...

The Power of Community in Podcasting

22 Dec 2025

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Send us a textWouldn't you love to be that friend who helped someone launch their podcast? We break down a simple, feel-good way to support new c...

Switching Podcast Hosts Without Losing Subscribers

15 Dec 2025

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Send us a textWe break down exactly how to move your podcast from one hosting platform to another without losing listeners, listings, or momentum. Fro...

Promoting Episodes with Visual Soundbites (Audiograms)

08 Dec 2025

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Send us a textThere are lots of ways to promote your podcast. Visual soundbites let you turn your audio into short video clips that are easy to share ...

Tips for Nailing Your Next Interview

01 Dec 2025

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Send us a textNervous to start interviewing guests on your podcast? Join Priscilla and me as we share simple and reliable interview strategies that gi...

Salvaging Bad Podcast Audio

24 Nov 2025

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Send us a textA great conversation can’t overcome bad audio, and most listeners won’t stick around to find out what you were trying to say. I&apos...

Salvaging a Bad Podcast Interview

17 Nov 2025

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Send us a textEver play back an interview and feel your stomach drop? We’ve been there. This week, we tackle the exact moment a conversation misses ...

Customize Your Episodes with Dynamic Content

10 Nov 2025

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Send us a textWe'll explain how using Dynamic Content in Buzzsprout can make adding timely messages, ads, and announcements across new and old ep...

Unlocking the Value of Premium Content

03 Nov 2025

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Send us a textJordan and I discuss how a small loyal audience can fund a podcast with premium content! We'll walk through practical paywall optio...

3 Effective Strategies For Promoting Your Podcast

27 Oct 2025

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Send us a textJoin Brian and I as we discuss how to implement three proven promotional strategies for growing your podcast audience. We share practica...

Asking for Listener Support Without Offering Exclusive Content

20 Oct 2025

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Send us a textWe challenge the myth that you have to create bonus content to ask for support from your listeners. We share simple ways to ask for supp...

Podcast Show Notes: What Matters Most

13 Oct 2025

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Send us a textDiscover why brevity is your friend when it comes to show notes—you want to hook potential listeners without giving away your entire e...

How to Rebrand or Relaunch your Podcast

06 Oct 2025

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Send us a textWe break down the real difference between a rebrand and a relaunch while walking through a simple plan to restart your podcast with conf...

Creating Studio-Quality Sound at Home

29 Sep 2025

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Send us a textYou can record studio-quality podcast audio from your home without professional equipment. This episode shares practical tips for elimin...

Level Up Your Audio with Magic Mastering

22 Sep 2025

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Send us a textWe explore how Buzzsprout's Magic Mastering feature helps podcasters achieve professional-quality audio without technical expertise...

Preparing for Your Podcast Launch

15 Sep 2025

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Send us a textTurning your podcast ideas into reality starts with defining your "why" – whether it's a passion project or business ve...

Podcast Directory Submission 101

08 Sep 2025

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Send us a textDiscover the essential steps to get your podcast listed on major listening directories like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Music. ...

Using Fan Mail to Engage with Your Listeners

01 Sep 2025

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Send us a textEngagement is the key to building a meaningful relationship with your podcast audience, and Buzzsprout's Fan Mail feature makes con...

Podcasting Q&A is Back!

01 Sep 2025

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Send us a textWe’re relaunching Podcasting Q&A with a fresh new twist!Kickstart your week with us while we answer common questions we see straig...

How To Get Your Podcast into the New and Noteworthy

21 Feb 2024

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Send us a textMegan from the Wild Healers podcast asks, "Is it possible for an independent podcast to make it into the Apple New and Noteworthy s...

What are good stats for a new podcast?

20 Feb 2024

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Send us a textLetty from My Sweet Business with Letty Alvarez asks, "What kind of download stats can you expect with a new podcast?"TL;DRLau...

Best Podcast Recording & Editing Software

18 Feb 2024

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Send us a textNorman from Antifool asks, "What is the best way to record someone using a phone for a podcast interview?"TL;DRIn recent years...

How to record phone calls for a podcast

17 Feb 2024

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Send us a textKrystal from The Proffitt Podcast asks, "What is the best way to record someone using a phone for a podcast interview?"TL;DRIt...

Podcast Marketing: Getting your guests to promote your episode

16 Feb 2024

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Send us a textBill from Happy Valley Hustle asks, "How do you get your guests to consistently promote their podcast episodes?"TL;DRHaving gu...

Podcast Promotion: How do I get my podcast in front of more people?

15 Feb 2024

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Send us a textJonathan from Halfwits & Failed Crits asks, "How do you promote a podcast?"TL;DROne thing most podcasters don't reali...

Podcast Networks: Are they valuable? When should you start or join one?

14 Feb 2024

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Send us a textJonathan from Halfwits & Failed Crits asks, "My question is about podcast networks. When should you start one, join one, or sho...

How to create a podcast intro your listeners will love

13 Feb 2024

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Send us a textKwame from Negotiate Anything asks, "What are some things we should keep in mind when it comes to doing an introduction?"TL;DR...

Podcast Reviews: How do I get more reviews? And how can I see them?

12 Feb 2024

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Send us a textKlaas from the RPG Heroes asks, "Do I need a custom website for my podcast?"TL;DRWhile many podcasters are under the impressio...

Podcast Websites: Do I need to create one for my podcast?

11 Feb 2024

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Send us a textBrad from the Gay Mystery Podcast asks, "Do I need a custom website for my podcast?"TL;DRPodcast websites have three main bene...

Podcast SEO: How to grow your podcast with SEO

10 Feb 2024

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Send us a textKrystal from The Proffitt Podcast asks, "What's the most important information to look at when you're deciding on keyword...

How long should your podcast episode be?

09 Feb 2024

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Send us a textBrandon from Digital Marketing Tool Talk asks, "What is the ideal length for a podcast episode?"TL;DROne of the great things a...

What makes a successful podcast?

08 Feb 2024

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Send us a textKylie from Halfwit History asks, "What makes a successful podcast?"TL;DRHow you choose to define success is up to you. There&a...

Why we used 99designs for our new podcast artwork

07 Feb 2024

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Send us a textToday on 5 Minute Mondays, we'll share our top recommendations for podcast artwork and royalty-free music.Get $20 off any design co...

Introducing Podcasting Q&A

06 Feb 2024

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Send us a textToday on 5 Minute Mondays, you'll learn all the details about the show that’s replacing this one, Podcasting Q&A.Record your ...

How to change your podcast without losing any listeners (HINT: We're doing it!)

05 Feb 2024

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Send us a textToday on 5 Minute Mondays, you'll learn whether you should rebrand your podcast or start a new one.Record your podcasting question ...

How to record a podcast with your phone

04 Feb 2024

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Send us a textToday on 5 Minute Mondays, you'll learn how to record and edit podcast episodes using just your phone.Record your podcasting questi...

How the coronavirus is impacting podcast downloads

03 Feb 2024

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Send us a textToday on 5 Minute Mondays, we’ll talk about the impact that the coronavirus is having on podcast listening around the world.Record you...

Best online courses for podcasters

02 Feb 2024

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Send us a textToday on 5 Minute Mondays, you'll learn why an online course may be the key to your podcast's next breakthrough.Courses we rec...

Should you use Podcorn to monetize your podcast?

01 Feb 2024

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Send us a textToday on 5 Minute Mondays, we'll cover the pros and cons of using Podcorn to monetize your podcast.Learn more about Podcorn for pod...

How to nail your long distance interview recordings

31 Jan 2024

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Send us a textToday on 5 Minute Mondays, you’ll learn how to nail your remote interview recordings.Watch our Auphonic Tutorial for Podcasters to see...

Should you translate your podcast to grow your audience?

30 Jan 2024

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Send us a textToday on 5 Minute Mondays, I’ll discuss whether or not it makes sense to translate your podcast to grow your audience.Fill out this sh...

How to incorporate multiple episode formats into your podcast feed

29 Jan 2024

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Send us a textToday on 5 Minute Mondays, you’ll learn how to incorporate multiple episode formats into a single podcast.Fill out this short question...

How to use Listener Locations to your advantage

28 Jan 2024

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Send us a textToday on 5 Minute Mondays, you’ll learn how to use your Listener Locations data to tailor your podcast for your audience.Check out our...

Which podcast apps do your listeners prefer?

27 Jan 2024

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Send us a textToday on 5 Minute Mondays, you’ll learn how to tell which apps your listeners prefer and why that’s important.Check out our in-depth...

How to tell if your podcast is growing

26 Jan 2024

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Send us a textToday on 5 Minute Mondays, you’ll learn how to tell if your podcast is growing.Check out our in-depth tutorial on the Buzzsprout Advan...

Is it best to use theme music in your podcast intro?

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textToday on 5 Minute Mondays, you’ll learn how to properly incorporate music into your podcast episodes.Check out our blog featuring 9 pl...

How to pull off a "podcast episode swap" to grow your audience

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textToday on 5 Minute Mondays, we’ll dive into a relatively untapped marketing strategy that could pay big dividends for your podcast.Lear...

When should you upgrade your audio editing software?

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textToday on 5 Minute Mondays, we’ll explain when it’s finally time to splurge on some pro audio editing software.Software we recommend:...

5 Tips to Avoid "Podfading" in 2020

22 Jan 2024

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Send us a textToday on 5 Minute Mondays, we'll cover five strategies that will help you stay motivated and make 2020 the best year ever for your ...

How long SHOULD it take you to make a podcast episode?

21 Jan 2024

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Send us a textToday on 5 Minute Mondays, you'll learn approximately how long it SHOULD be taking you to record, edit, and upload a podcast episod...

5 Unique Podcast Segment Ideas

20 Jan 2024

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Send us a textToday on 5 Minute Mondays, we’ll cover five podcast segments you can insert into future podcast episodes.Check out our blog post with ...

Should you script your podcast episodes?

19 Jan 2024

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Send us a textToday on 5 Minute Mondays, we’ll discuss whether or not you should script your podcast episodes.Fill out this short questionnaire to s...

Should you join a podcast network?

18 Jan 2024

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Send us a textToday on 5 Minute Mondays, we’ll cover the pros and cons of joining a podcast network.Fill out this short questionnaire to submit a qu...

What is dynamic ad insertion?

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textToday on 5 Minute Mondays, you’ll learn about dynamic ad insertion and how it can (potentially) help your podcast.Platforms that offer...

How to make money with coaching and consulting

16 Jan 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode, you’ll learn how to package your knowledge and expertise into a coaching program or consulting serviceCheck out our n...

How to create and sell podcast merch

15 Jan 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode, you’ll learn how to create and sell podcast merch without turning your garage into a warehouse.Here's a helpful ...

Create info products to sell to your podcast listeners

14 Jan 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode, you’ll learn how to create and sell information products that your listeners will love.Online Course Platforms:Teacha...

Monetize your podcast with Patreon and PayPal

13 Jan 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode, you’ll learn how your listeners can directly support your podcast.Check out our new blog podcast: How to Make Money P...

Affiliate Marketing 101

12 Jan 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode, you’ll learn how to make money by promoting someone else’s products.Learn more about the Buzzsprout Affiliate Marke...

How to get podcast sponsors

11 Jan 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode, you'll learn how to find and secure sponsors for your podcast.Check out our new blog podcast: How to Make Money Po...

Making money with host-read ads

10 Jan 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode, you'll learn about the most well-known podcast monetization strategy - the host-read ad.Check out our new blog pod...

How to choose the right podcast monetization strategy

09 Jan 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode, you'll learn how to decide which monetization strategy is best for your podcasting goals.Check out our new blog po...

Why you MUST record each person on their own track

08 Jan 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode, Travis explains why you absolutely must record each person to their own track (and how to do it).Gear we recommend for ...

Loudness Normalization for Podcasters

07 Jan 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode, you’ll learn how to set your podcast episodes to the perfect volume using loudness normalization.Loudness Target Guid...

Audio Leveling 101

06 Jan 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode, you’ll learn how to level your audio so you don’t blow out your listeners' eardrums.Fill out this short questi...

Audio Clipping explained (and how to fix it!)

06 Jan 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode, you’ll learn what clipping is and how to keep it from destroying your podcast episodes.Fill out this short questionna...

How to name your podcast

05 Jan 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode, Travis teaches you how to come up with the perfect name for your podcast.Fill out this short questionnaire to submit a ...

Don't waste money on FB ads. Spend it here instead!

04 Jan 2024

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Send us a textThis is Week 5 of a 5-week miniseries to help you grow your podcast and get more listeners.In this episode, Travis explains why Overcast...

Pat Flynn's "Ninja" marketing strategy

03 Jan 2024

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Send us a textThis is Week 4 of a 5-week miniseries to help you grow your podcast and get more listeners.In this episode, Travis teaches you why you s...

The #1 free marketing strategy for podcasters

02 Jan 2024

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Send us a textThis is Week 3 of a 5-week miniseries to help you grow your podcast and get more listeners.In this episode, Travis teaches you the top, ...

How to reduce churn and STOP losing listeners

01 Jan 2024

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Send us a textThis is Week 2 of our 5-week miniseries focused on helping you grow your podcast and get more listeners.In this episode, Travis teaches ...

Go from an "amateur" to a "pro" podcast in 3 steps

31 Dec 2023

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Send us a textThis week we're kicking off a 5-week miniseries to help you grow your podcast and get more listeners.In this episode, Travis tells ...

What does success look like for a new podcast?

30 Dec 2023

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Send us a textMandee asked "How do you know when your new podcast is a success? How many listeners/downloads should I expect in my first week to ...

What do you do with a bad interview or guest?

29 Dec 2023

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Send us a textWhat do you do if you find yourself not liking the guest you’ve asked to be on your show? How do you decide not to use the interview w...

How to get clean audio from almost any microphone

28 Dec 2023

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Send us a textUnless you know how to use proper mic technique, that new $400 microphone isn't going to do you any good.In this episode, we'l...

Best online podcast communities

27 Dec 2023

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Send us a textThe best place to get high-quality answers for your podcast-related questions is in an online podcast community.In this episode, we&apos...

Breaking down the changes to Apple Podcasts

26 Dec 2023

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Send us a textApple recently sent an email to every podcaster on their platform letting them know about some changes that are coming in the near futur...

How to make a "lead magnet" for your podcast email list

25 Dec 2023

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Send us a textOnce you sign up for an email service provider, you need a strategy that will incentivize your audience to sign up for your list.In this...

Why your podcast needs an email list

24 Dec 2023

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Send us a textWhat's the best strategy for connecting with your audience and scaling your podcast?In this episode, we'll give you three reas...

Podcast show notes best practices

23 Dec 2023

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Send us a textWhat should you include in your podcast episode description? How much information do you need to include? How do your show notes complim...

Should you put your podcast on YouTube?

22 Dec 2023

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Send us a textIn this episode, Travis explains the pros and cons of uploading videos for your podcast on YouTube.Need some help with your podcast? Joi...

How to rebrand your podcast

21 Dec 2023

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Send us a textAre you thinking of changing the name of your podcast and taking it in a different direction? In this episode, Travis helps you decide i...

Why your podcast needs a website

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIt's really important that you have a single place that you can send literally anyone to learn more about your podcast and subscrib...