School of Podcasting: Expert Tips for Launching and Growing Your Podcast
Episodes
Your Spin Free Zone
01 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today on episode 638 I am talking about controlling a conversation from two different angles. Bonus Content Why Squadcast is the Best Tool for Recordi...
Is Podcasting Frying Your Brain?
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Because Of My Podcast - The Family Travel Podcast Michael, He is on podcast number two, and this one is allowing him to make some money http://abigpea...
The Ultimate Guide to Launching Your Podcast
17 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You want to launch a podcast, and in the past, I've talked about how there are 27 steps to launch a podcast (you might want to read that first). Toda...
Logic and Emotion in Your Podcast
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast Question Of the Month If there is a slider between 1 I LOVE PODCASTING and 10 is I HATE Podcasting, where are you? Are you feeling like a thre...
10 Thousands Downloads Per Episode in Five Months
03 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today I talk with Noah Tetzner who starts the History of Vikings five months ago, and when the average podcaster is getting a little under 2,000 downl...
Danny Peña Is On a Mission For Additional Listeners
27 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 633 of the School of Podcasting, we are looking at Podcasting Events and asking, "is it worth attending?" We also touch base with Danny ...
Starting a Podcast With a Sponsor - How Marcus Couch Got To Yes
20 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are looking at not taking no for an answer. We are looking at trying new strategies for old problems. My friend Marcus Couch heard "No" multi...
How Podcasting is Like Shoe Shopping
13 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the past, I've talked about transcriptions. The fun part of transcriptions is you still have to end up with something that is easy to read and brin...
Should My Podcast Have an Email List?
06 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the age of social media is email still relvant? If so, how do you grow your list? What makes a good lead magnet? Do I need a lead magnet? This is a...
13 Years of Proof That Podcasting Works
30 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sponsor: Podcast Engineering School 2:42 Podcast Engineering School – next semester starts September 18th and runs through October 30th. The classe...
Are You Making These Podcast Mistakes Part II
23 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Becuase of My Podcast: 1:30 Haley Radke from http://www.adopteeson.com/ shares how the only people who can understand what it's like to be adopted,...
Overcoming Impostor Syndrome
16 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Seventy percent of people have impostor syndrome. While an interesting stat, that doesn't really help people who have impostor syndrome get over it. T...
My First Impression of Radio Public
09 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
My First Test of Radio Public You can get your podcast on the Radio Public platform at https://podcasters.radiopublic.com/. Once you’ve been approve...
Creating Actionable, Empowering Content with Kyle Gray
02 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have a conversation with Kyle Gray author of the book The Story Engine: An entrepreneur's guide to content strategy and brand storytelling wi...
Is Anyone Reading Your Podcast Show Notes?
25 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I received 360 responses to this question, and if you do read show notes (better known as a description of what is in the podcast) what are you lookin...
When in Doubt, Ask Your Audience: Cody Gough Interview
18 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Comments? 888-563-3228 Today on episode 623 we talk with Cody Gough of the Curiosity podcast. Cody had a podcast that was successful, and based on th...
The Power of Your Knowing Your Why
11 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Because of My Podcast: Free Tickets 2:00 Brad from the Cinema Guys ( www.wearethecinemaguys.com ) explains how he was approached by a small local Cine...
Consistently Creating a Great Show: James Cridland from Podnews.net
04 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought, "Oh someone is already doing a podcast about my subject." If so you need to listen to today's show with James Cridland of podne...
How Did You Get Your Podcast Sponsor?
28 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Two Podcast Growth Strategies and Dynamic Podcast Sponsorship with Ad Insertion Today in episode 620 you will learn two strategies to grow your audien...
Treating His Guests Like an Opportunity Instead of Transactions - Harry Duran Interview
21 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today I talk with Harry Duran of Podcast Junkies. I've known Harry for quite some time (hear my interview on his show). He has a great sense of humor...
Jordan Harbinger - How to Avoid Being Fired From Your Own Podcast
14 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Comments? 888-563-3228 Becuase of My Podcast, I'm Married 1:26 Jordan Harbinger explains how his podcast lead to him meeting his wife. Sponsor: Podcas...
Transcribing Your Podcast Is Better Than What?
07 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Feedback From Previous Show Randal Black is an educator and heard our episode where we revealed some things that didn't go quite right. Randall has a ...
Three Audio Sharing Tools Reviewed
30 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Becuase of My Podcast Twin Spin with Aaron Peterson 1:04 Aaron does a number of podcast including the Blacklist Exposed, Remake the Movie Right, Smi...
Don't Quit Your Day Job
23 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Comments? 888-563-3228 My Week On The Road I spent Wednesday with the Cincinnati Podcasters meetup which was a great time of sharing information about...
The Question Most Podcasters Forget to Ask Before Starting - And They Wish They Had
16 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Comments? 888-563-3228 Today is episode 614 of the School of podcasting and we are talking about the most important question a new podcaster should an...
Giving You The Nudge You Need to Create Episode 1 Of Your Podcast With Monica Rivera
09 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Question of the Month As I record this it is April 1. The first quarter of 2018 is over. What had you planned on doing in that first quarter that didn...
Dealing With Your Ego - How to Stay In Your Lane
02 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Comments? 888-563-3228 Question of the Month As I record this it is April 1. The first quarter of 2018 is over. What had you planned on doing in that ...
The Best Sounding Audio For Your Budget
26 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Comments? 888-563-3228 Today we talk about file formats. We also talk about getting good skype recordings. Becuase Of My Podcast: Jim Harold 1:15 Ji...
Strategies For Creating a T-Shirt That Sells
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Got Comments? 888-563-3228 Today we have insights from Diana McCallum from the Talk From Super Heroes show, Lou Mongello from WDW Radio and Gordo from...
Podcast Icing To Bring Your Audience Back
12 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Got a Comment? Call it in 888-563-3228 Social Media Marketing World Reflections Looking back on social media marketing world, I wanted to share my tho...
Tips on Choosing and Working with Co-Hosts
05 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by Glenn "The Geek" Hebert from the Horse Radio Network. Glenn has appeared on the show many times and always brings gold. Today he is s...
Three Powerful Words: You're Not Alone - an interview with Chris and Steven from Is This Adulting?
26 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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Should I Talk About My Personal Life?
19 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have comments on this episode? Call them in and we will play them on the show (unless you specify not to). Call 888-563-3228 (courtesy of podca...
Live From the Floor of Podfest
13 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
So this week I spent some time this week at the Podfest Multimedia expo in Orlando Florida. This was a fantastic event. Today we hear: A Podcast One Y...
Getting Focused with Jeff Sanders
05 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 604 of the School of Podcasting Listen here Update on the PreSonus StudioLive AR12 USB Mixer The last episode I explained how I had...
Your Podcast Website
29 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we talk about media hosts, this week we are talking about your Web Host, and what to do if you hate yours. Sponsor: Podcast Movement I am so...
Switching Podcast Hosting Companies
22 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As a podcast consultant, I like to try all sorts of technology to stay informed with what is going in the space. Today I'm going to talk about things ...
Be a Guest - Book a Guest: Andrew Alleman of Podcastguests.com
15 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Because Of My Podcast - I Got To Hang With Rock Royalty Paul Colligan has a client who invited him to comes to a charity event run by Alic Cooper wher...
This Episode is Not About Podcasting - Ask Dave Anything
08 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Every 100 episodes, I break my format. Today I completely broke it and decided to try something I've heard others do and that is an "Ask Me Anything" ...
How to Make Your Audience Go WOW
01 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Every year I read/listen to the book Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World. For me, this is the same as a football go saying, We need to get back to ...
Top Podcasts Of 2017
25 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Every year I wind up the year by asking you what your favorite podcast is (if you could only listen to one sh0w) and more importantly why is it your ...
Simple Works - New Apple Stats - and One Size Does Not Fit All
18 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This weekend I had "Christmas" with most of my family as my brother goes to Florida for Christmas with his in-laws. We bought my nieces and nephews wh...
Lessons and Observations from PodCon
11 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I attended the first ever PodCon in Seattle this weekend. It was cofounder by Hank and John Green who are You tubers who have a successful Dear Hank a...
Flattening the Podcast Learning Curve EP 595
04 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Because of My Podcast - My Band Sold Out Our Kickstarter 1:30 Matt from the band EleventySeven tells how his band had "taken a break" for the better p...
What Will You Do Differently For Your Podcast in 2018?
27 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Every now and then I do an episode where you provide an answer to a question and we all learn together. This episode we asked the question, "What will...
Should You Make Your Guests Jump Through Hoops?
20 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Last week I explained how I learned of a strategy from Doug Sandler of the Nice Guys on Business show where the goal is to bring on guests who would ...
Your Customer Is Your Guest
13 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm back from Speaking at DC Podfest (what a great event) and I went to a session that had some interesting points that I wanted to share. The...
Creating Events For Your Audience Part 2 - Mark Deal
06 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking with Mark Deal who has grown Podcast Atlanta to over 500 members (www.podatl.com). We get great tips on growing a local meetup, t...
Lessons From Steven Spielberg - Podcast Woodshed
30 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Because of My Podcast, I Will Be Attending A Taping of the Black List Television Show - Troy Heinritz 1:58 Troy Heinritz has had story after story wh...
New Ideas - Lead To New Facts - Lead to New Actions
23 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Essential Items For Your Podcast Website Let me state, that this has nothing to do with Wordpress vs Wix vs Squarespace. These are the items that ...
Are You Doing Everything To Grow My Podcast Audience?
16 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I was listening to the Book Feed the Muscle Burn the Fat and he relayed the story of a man at a Tony Robbins event (Tony is a major Business Guru). He...
Simply Sonic SS1 and Second Line Dix WordPress Theme Reviews
09 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Simply Sound Company SS1 PreAmp Review While I've never used any preamps like the Triton Audio Fethead Microphone Preamp or the Cloudlifter CL-1, I wa...
Finding Podcast Listeners At the Mall?
02 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of International Podcast Day, I went to the local mall (that's still open) and asked people, "Have you have of podcasting?" If they said yes ...
International Podcast Day
28 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, everyone, I realized in my last episode I didn't talk about International Podcast Day. If you haven't checked out their site it is www.internat...
Creating Events For Your Audience Part 1
25 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The fastest way to connect with your audience is face to face. You may be thinking of creating a meetup, or a workshop, or yearly event around your to...
Juggling the Podcaster Attitude
18 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The podcaster attitude can be a tricky one to juggle. You care about your content, you care about your audience, but at times you might want to try so...
How To Compete with the Big Networks
11 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Glenn the Geek Hebert (from horseradionetwork.com )shares what he learns from talking to "Radio People" from Podcast Movement. We discuss being more f...
Um, Yeah, NO! - Keeping Bad Content Away From Your Audience
04 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Every month I ask my audience a question. This month is have you ever been approached by someone who OBVIOUSLY has NO CLUE about your show? Special Th...
Podcast Movement 2017 Refrelections
28 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I'm back from podcast movement, and I had a blast. I also have insights from one of the hardest assignments I've done in a long time. My Impression of...
Sound Devices MixPre-3 Review
21 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Full show notes can be seen at www.schoolofpodcasting.com/580 Why Keeping It Simple is a Good idea I do a show every Saturday call Ask the Podcast Coa...
Three Years After Starting a Podcast He Has a Six Figure Income
14 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Darren Dake of the Coroner Talk podcast started a podcast in 2013, and started a podcast, but it didn't last. He really loves being a death scene i...
No Longer Trapped in Radio, Phillip Keller Turns His Spotlight on Real People with Real Miracles
07 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Because of My Podcast Randy Goers of the Drone Radio Show When you start a podcast you are seen as a digital influencer and today's example of someth...
What Did You Change In Your Podcast and Why
31 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Each month I ask my audience a question and they answer and we all learn together. This month I asked, "What have you changed about your show and why?...
She Does a Podcast About What?! Alexandra Harbushka interview
24 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Because of My Podcast Danny Peña’ is Now on Twitch.tv Danny is a Hall of Fame podcaster who shared his story about how he started off with a casset...
His Podcast Brought Him So Much Business His Supplier Can't Keep Up - Bill Strand of Chameleon Breeder
17 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
King of the Niche Podcasts Bill Strand of Chameleonbreeder.com In this 20 minute interview we hear how: Bill has been involved with Chameleon's For...
Are Podcasters Entertainers?
10 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I went to two concerts this weekend and underneath all the education and information, podcasters are entertainers. If you're not entertaining your a...
It's a Lot of Work To Sound This Boring - Drew Ackerman of Sleep with Me Podcast
03 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today I talk with Drew Ackerman of the Sleep with Me Podcast. I met him at Podfest.us and I was amazed at the amount of detail he puts into a show tha...
How Many Strikes Do Podcasters Get?
28 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Even though I asked, "How many strikes do you give a podcast before turning out?" nobody answered with a number. Instead, the answers were "it depend...
Bumper Sticker Reflections
26 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We seem to think we don't know what to do, when in truth we don't do what we know. This week I attended Ray Edwards copyrighting academy, and it was p...
How Improv Skills Can Boost Your Podcasting Attitude
19 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Because of my Podcast: Clay From Fish Nerds Clay has had some very cool things happen on his Fish Nerds Show including having a touring opera singer i...
What Podcasters Can Learn From Kevin Hart
12 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
New Apple Specs Coming In the future, Apple Podcasts app will support some new features including: One the podcast level you will have Seasons Serial ...
Marketing Your Podcast - How Long Does it Take?
05 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Understand Before Being Understood About a month ago I left a comment on the Spreaker Live show, and this comment resulted in a response from the host...
Why are You Podcasting? The Other F-Word
29 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I asked the question: Are you podcasting? If so where and why? If you quit podcasting, why? If you haven't started yet, why? Matt from the Author Insi...
Great Podcasting Begins with Listening to Your Audience -Jonathan Oakes Interview
22 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Comments? 888-56-33228 Podcasting Microphone Shootout Microphone 1 - Audio Technica ATR2100 $59 (Here is Bundle with Boom arm) Microphone 2 - Audio ...
Stepping On Your Listeners Toes
15 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Because of My Podcast: Lee Silverstein Lee Silverstein is the man behind the Colon Cancer Podcast and the Color Cancer Network was able to get press p...
Growing Valuable Podcast Content With a Facebook Group - Katie Krimitsos
08 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I Just Launched My Podcast, How Many Downloads Should I Have? This question has no "Set" answer. It depends on a couple of things: How much value do ...
Best Podcasting Practices - Per Bridge Ratings
01 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Because of My Podcast: Katie Krimitsos Katie is the host of the Biz Women Rock show, and when I asked her how she would finish the "Becuase of my podc...
Shaping Your Content for Maximum Impact - Niel J. Guilarte
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 563 of the School of Podcasting Have you ever had a problem with something, and then when you stated your problem out loud the ans...
He Changed His Format and Grew His Audience -Joe Saul-Sehy of Stacking Benjamins
17 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today on episode 562 Joe Saul Sehy of the Stacking Benjamins podcast explains how he changed his podcast format, and lost 30% of his audience but now ...
Podcast Expectations vs Reality: How Natalie Eckdal Shifted Her Podcast To Be Successful
10 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Podcasting in the Media: Teen Titans I want to thank Caine Door of the Adventure Frequency for letting me know that: "In the newly released animated f...
What Podcasters Can Learn From Chuck Berry
03 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck Berry died last month at the age of 90. I saw him four years ago at a special event that honored him with tons of musicians (Merle Haggard, Ron...
Asking Your Audience For Feedback
27 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When you create a recipe for food, you serve it to someone and ask them "What do you think?' They might say, "it needs more salt" or some other sugges...
Podcasting Continues to Grow 22% in Two Years
13 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Because of My Podcast I'm on the Cover of a Comic Book Jeremy Dennis explains how he was able to commission a custom comic book cover thanks to his s...
Journalism 101 For Podcasters
06 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
You can be the media. In a world where what is and is not true, you have the power and distribution to be your own media outlet. I have known Emily Pr...
My Favorite Episode Is - Podfest Reflections
27 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm back from Podfest in Orlando Florida. What a great show, there were tons of brand new podcasters looking to jump into the space. This week w...
Behind The Scenes of Creating a Local Podcast
20 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today I share some insights after talking with Jason Norris of Podcast Logical Chris Holifield of I Am Salt Lake Lee of This is Rammy Ken Blannchard...
Glenn Rubenstein - Podcast Advertising Works
13 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Comments? Call them in 888-563-3228 Today we talk with Glenn Rubenstein who is the author of the book Podcast Advertising Works. Glenn worked at th...
Podcasting Gives a Listener a Reason To Live
06 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have a serious subject that isn't so much about getting more downloads, and new cool gear, but the fact that your podcast can make a differen...
Podcasting Pet Peeves of My Listeners
30 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Once a month this year, I'm going ask you a question and use those answers for an episode. I want to get to under you more, and in general get a bette...
Behind the Scenes of the Horse Radio Network
23 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we go deep into running the business that is The Horse Radio Network. We talk with America's Horse Husband Glenn "the Geek" Hebert SPONSOR: Emer...
Spreaker Introduces Ad Revenue System
16 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Because of My Podcast Dana Gould I was reading an article where West Word was interviewing Dana Gould (Who I find hilarious) and they asked him he sti...
A Great Example of Podcasting For Your Business
09 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Because of My Podcast: My Family Was Fed A Giant Meal Cale Nelson of Ham Radio 360 sent in a great story where a listener told him NOTt to make dinner...
This is Your Podcast Wake Up Call
02 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Here it is 2017. Congratulations you made it through another year. Some of you were going to start podcasting last year, some of you go back to 2015. ...
My Favorite Podcast is 2016 Edition
26 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This Year SOP Listeners said the following list was "Their Favorite Podcast" This means if they could only listen to ONE, this would be the show. Here...
What Can Podcasters Learn From Amazon.com
19 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Because of My Podcast I Got Media Passes - Cheri Field Cheri Fields has at least 7 children, and produces the Creation Science for Kids Podcast http:/...
Podcast Guest and Hosting Duties
12 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Call the Show 888-563-3228 Because of my Podcast Cale Nelson Last week, a listener contacted me via email. He is one of my Pateron Supporters. He said...
Creating and Growing Your Podcast Brand with Marketing Manager Lauren Nelson
05 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Branding and Marketing Your Podcast: Lauren Nelson Interview Today on episode 543 we talk with fellow podcast Lauren Nelson who is the Marketing Man...
Standing Out Leads To Better Opportunities and A Six Figure Podcast Income: Michael O’Neal Interview
28 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk with Michael Oneal. Michael has over 500 episodes of his Solopreneur Hour, and also a co-host/producer of the Hines Ward show. Michael t...
What Goes Into Making a Podcast Episode?
21 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today I want to share what I do to put together an episode. My example will be the the latest episode of the Logical Weight Loss Podcast. I also do ...
Is The Audio Technica ATR2100 Still the Best Podcasting Microphone?
14 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are going to get our gear on. All you gear heads are going to love this. We are going to talk about some of the best places to purchase gear,...