School of Podcasting: Expert Tips for Launching and Growing Your Podcast

Lee Silverstein is a Messenger, and Guardian of his Target Audience

07 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Lee Silverstein got a call on New years Eve to let him know he had cancer and needed Chemotherapy. Lee is the man that gave "The Messengers: A Podcast...

Grow Your Audience Using the KFC Approach

31 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Hindenburg Journalist Noise Reduction The latest version of Hindenburg Journalist Software (slowly becoming one of my favorites for people who "Aren't...

How I Got a Sponsor On My Podcast

24 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today I share my story on how I secured a sponsor for my show. I'm doing this as an experiment as I prepare to update my book More Podcast Money Next ...

Corey Fineran's Podcast Lead Him To Start His Own Business

17 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Comments" Call 888-563-3228 I've spoken about Corey Fineran before and how his Chicago Cubs podcast Ivy Envy helped get a rule changed in Major Leagu...

Is It Time for You To Zag?

10 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have some lessons from fast food that apply to podcasting, and I talk about zagging when everyone is zigging, Bernie's Greatest Hits 1:58 My ...

You Never Know Who Is Listening

03 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we in this episode: We have a great because of my podcast story that has someone getting paid to do something they would do for free We tackle s...

Are You Ready To Give Up on Podcasting? Why I Believe What I Believe

26 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Becuase of My Podcast - Rick Seizemore of VRStudio Workforce  Rick Seizemore from VRStudio Workforce shares how your podcast will help you land guest...

Awaken Your Confidence - Rachel Smets

19 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Rachel Smets is the author of Awaken Your Confidence and stops by to share some insights into building your confidence. You can find her at Racehsmet...

Podcast Mid-Atlantic Relfections

12 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm fresh back from a trip to Podcast Midatlantic where I spoke on a panel about podcasting. On Sunday I had some time before I flew home so Rob...

Content You Can't Get Any Place Else with Jennifer Briney of The Congressional Dish Podcast

05 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am excited to have Jen Briney of the Congressional Dish podcast on my show. Jen reads legislation that is going through the house of represent...

Keep Your Audience By Losing the Jargon - Busting Podcast Myths

29 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

I can handle some people explaining their strategies of launching a podcast, but there are some things that are just blatantly WRONG. Here are a coupl...

Podcast Q & A From Podcast Movement

22 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

How Do I Grow My Audience? Know Who Your Audience Is Know What They Want Go Where They Are Make Friends With Them and Bring Value to Your Conversatio...

What Podcasters Can Learn From Geese, Ringo Star, and Michael Phelps

15 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today shares his thought on Podcamp Pittsburgh, the death of blab.im, and what geese, Ringo Star, and Michael Phelps can teach podcasters. Comments 88...

The Three Things Your Podcast Needs That Have Nothing to Do With Microphones, Downloads, or Hosting

08 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm going to share three things your podcast needs to be successful, I'm also going to share some podcasting news, and a product review on a bla...

Great Content: Reverse Engineering a Driveway Moment

01 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Driveway moments are podcasts that have you so captivated that when you get to home instead of going in to be with your family, you sit in the drivewa...

It Started With a Tweet - The Amazing Troy Heinritz Story

25 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Comments about the show? Call 888-563-3228 At Podcast Movement Kevin Smith said to forget hanging around people who would answer, "Why?" when you said...

Lessons From My First Crack at a Narrative Podcast Episode

18 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What I've Learned From One Episode of a Storytelling NPR styled Podcast I recently started a podcast in a narrative fashion about a documentary called...

Podcasting Lessons From the Pizza Parlor

11 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Podcast Movement was a great success as all of the previous events. WOW. The one thing different this year was I was working for Libsyn. I spent prett...

How Glenn Hebert Does Morning Radio From His House - Couch Cushions Test

04 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Comments? Call 888-563-3228 Join the School of Podcasting today Podcast Movement is Next Week I will be working Libsyn booth all week except for my Q ...

The Podcast Mindset - Favorite Social Network - New and Noteworthy Part 1

27 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

I was born in Akron, Ohio. I lived in Cleveland, Ohio for 8 years and now moved back to Akron. So when LeBron James join the Cleveland Cavaliers we we...

Podcasting With Your Kids - Promoting Outside of iTunes

20 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Answering Audience Questions Is a podcast a good way to promote a multi-level marketing (MLM) business? If your sole goal of a podcast is to generate ...

The Power of Meeting Your Podcast Audience Face to Face

13 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Because of My Podcast - I Got to Go To The Largest Event in My Niche 2:05 Cale Nelson from hamradio360.com wanted to go to world's largest Ham Radio e...

The Ultimate New and Noteworthy - Muhammad Ali - Podcastguests.com Reviewed

06 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week I am saddened by the lost of my champ Muhammad Ali. When I was growing up there were two things that were constant in my life. Richard Nixo...

Yes, You Can Change Your Podcast

30 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Podcast Rewind: Podcasts on Jeopardy This week PODCASTS was a category on Jeopardy. This again shows how podcasting is growing and becoming more and m...

Compressor, Noise Gates, De Essers in Plain English

23 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Because of his Podcast: He Discovered a Niche Who Needed A Product Got a note from Corey Fineran I just handed my boss my resignation letter! This pod...

Podcasting Brings More Customers, Better Students, and More Traffic

16 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the School of Podcasting we talk content marketing, why podcasting is a perfect tool for this strategy, and how to overcome one of the bigges...

Keeping Your Podcast Legal - Gordon Firemark

09 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we are joined by Lawyer Gordon Firemark who produces multiple podcasts that include, Entertainment Industry Insights, Entertainment La...

What If Podcasting Was A Sport? Have You Been To Training Camp?

02 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Because of My Podcast: A Veteran Got a Home Robert Kerns produces the Living the Vet life. He had a mortgage specialist on his show. He was contacted ...

You Can't Change - What You Won't Start

25 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Because of My Podcast: I'm Getting Married Today Matthew Cox from Brunch with the Brits explains how he went to a podcast event who eventually became ...

The Two Most Important Parts Of Your Podcast

18 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Podcast Award Are Open If you've ever benefitted from this podcast, do please take the time and nominate the show (school of podcasting) in the E...

Create a Podcast Website For Free - Are You Making a $200 WordPess Mistake

10 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Feedback from Last Week's Show About Video Podcasting Hey there! I checked out your podcast today where you spoke about video podcasting. I think the...

DBS 286 Vs Aphex Channel Master - Video Podcast Settings - Advertising Platforms

04 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Because of My Podcast: My Audience Fixed My Website Cale from Fotimepodcast.com was having a problem with his website (using Wordpress) when an audie...

Podcast Interview Wizard: Brainstorm With Yourself and Create Better Interviews, and Get More Exposure in Half the Time

28 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today I look at tools available for podcasters to help them produce a better show. Podcast Interview Wizard and Who is Jim Edwards Jim Edwards is a ...

Commitment to Community: How Danny Peña Grew His Podcast Audience

21 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Danny Peña got his first video game console from his Grandmother and his life was forever changed. Little did Danny know (who goes by the name of Go...

Are Review Swaps Hurting Podcasting?

14 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

I went to Podfest.us a couple of weeks ago and I saw a person do a presentation that offered to help people launch their podcast for $8999. Just for t...

Jim Harold Makes A Living Talking about Ghosts

07 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

You will notice that I am in pursuit of people who have been able to make a living with their podcast. Today we interview Jim Harold who does the Para...

Creating Compelling Podcasts - Podfest 2016 Reflections

29 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Podfest hapned this weekend in tamp Florida. Wow was it fun. I got to hang out with Hall of Fame podcasters like Danny Pena, and meet some people who ...

5 Voice Related Tools for Engagement and Podcast Promotion

22 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Because of my Podcast: I'm Working For Libsyn - Dave Jackson A couple of weeks ago I let you know that my "Day job" had gone away. A little update on...

Book Guest Spots On Other Podcasts: Are You Making These Mistakes?

15 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

With so many people focusing on New and Noteworthy, I wanted to see how many people use New and Noteworthy. So I asked people how they found new podca...

Episode 500: Groundhog Birthday - A Podcast Launch Story

08 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

If you're new to the School of Podcasting, when Dave hits a milestone like 100, 200, 300, 400, he breaks format and tries to do something that is educ...

Monetizing with Membership Sites: Ravi Jayagopal of Digital Access Pass

01 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Last week we talk about being a "hobby podcast" and that you can be a hero to someone. We mentioned that you do NOT have to make money with your podca...

Unleash the Hero in You and Positively Impact Your Audience

25 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Because of my Podcast Darren Dake Darren Dake from the Coroner talk podcast has told us (about a year ago) where he was asked to do some state wide t...

Avoiding Burnout on the Road to Being an InFluencer with Tarun Stevenson

18 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

There are a number of things you need to be successful in podcasting. Great Content Great Sound Great Promotion Great Attitude No matter how ...

3 Things You Need To Make Money With Your Podcast

11 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a special "Dual Episode" as Dave and "The Real Brian" from Profitcast take on the subject of what is needed to make money with your...

Getting the Other Side of the Story: $57 Dollar Guy & Glycast.com

04 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

I recently was very concerned when I saw a video from a company call Glycast.com It stated, "“It’s a new approach to podcast advertising. This is ...

My Favorite Podcast 2015: A Listener Loyalty Study

28 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

in no particular order) 01:25 Exponent - the nuances of tech strategy - Submitted by Max Flight of AirplaneGeeks.com, TheUAVDigest.com, and PaxExP...

Evaluating Your Podcast Year

21 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Because of My Podcast the Creator From the Blacklist Gets Interviewed on Podcast Troy produces numerous podcast, but today he is talking about the ...

You Don't Need Thousands of Downloads To Sell Ads - The Return of Glenn The Geek

14 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Creative Ways to Get Your Advertisers to Promote Your Podcast Glenn made quite a splash when he was on the show earlier this year (it's the most sh...

Audience Participation Blue Print - Today in iOs

07 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The Podcast That Has More Audience Participation Than Any Podcast I've Heard Rob Walch is the VP of Podcast relations, but he started off 11 years ag...

Your Podcast Call To Action (CTA) - 11 Tips for Better Engagement

30 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Increasing Your Podcast's Audience Engagement With Better Calls To Action We love our audience, and we want to connect. We want them to take steps to...

Don't Keep Your Audience Waiting

23 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

I've been talking about your podcast from TOP to Bottom over the last couple of weeks. Sometimes its good to go back to the basics and reexamine our s...

You Got Them to Push Play - Does Your Intro Make them Push STOP?

16 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Last week we talked about the importance of headlines, and I gave you a free resource to help you make better headlines. Now in Podcasting you headlin...

How to Create Better Episode Titles Quickly and Easily

09 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This is an abbreviated list of headline samples from the book "Writing Riches" by one of my favorite authors and podcaster's Ray Edwards. If you buy h...

Google Play Terms & Patreon is Paying $3.5 Million a Month To Creators

02 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Any time my podcast can get in front of more people I'm happy. From what I've heard on the Feed Podcast where a Google Rep was interviewed here is wha...

How to Podcast Step 1: Your Podcast Idea

26 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

I'm going to be going over podcasting in the next few episodes. So many people think it starts with a microphone (which is a logical start), but it do...

Four Podcasting Tools Reviewed

19 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have a few tools to peak at. One allows you to record your podcast or go live, the other allows you to add your Blab.im sessions to your Word...

Jason Bryant Turned His Experience Into a Career in Podcasting

12 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Why I Switched from the Podcasts App to Overcast The last update from Apple broke their own software, and it left it there for at least a week. Never...

Are You Missing the Low Hanging Fruit - International Podcast Day Recap With Steve Lee

05 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Got Feedback? Call 888-563-3228 and get your voice on the show. The top two things I heard from clients consists of: How do I increase interaction...

26 Ingredients to Mix Into your Podcast

28 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Are you trying to start a podcast but you can't seem to come up with something that is entirely new? Today we talk about how there are very few items ...

Jeff Bradburry is Changing Lives With His Podcast

21 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

I was lucky enough to get to hang out with Jeff Bradburry of the Teachercast network at Podcast MidAtlantic. Jeff is helping teachers utilize techno...

Legal Podcast Music Review

14 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Quick Takeaways from Podcast MidAtlantic Patience is a gentle version of courage - Kathy Kelly Special Mouse Podcast Podcasting Changes Live - Jeff ...

What Every Podcaster Should Know About Stalkers

07 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

What Podcaster's Can Learn from Johnny Manzel I live in Cleveland, Ohio. Out sports teams are not good. We have tremendously talented people like LeB...

The Most Addicting Social Platform Ever

31 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Periscope and Podcasting Periscope is a live streaming service from Twitter. It's pretty cool. My step-son is at Perdue and last week we got to see h...

Tips to Revive Your Dead Podcast

24 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

As a podcast consultant I should be telling everyone to start a podcast. I do. I believe there is a lot to be learned from starting a podcast. You lea...

Today I share a story about getting outside of yor comfort zone, and we talk with the Real Brian about how his podcast has lead to him getting paid to host two more.

17 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today I share a story about getting outside of your comfort zone, and we talk with the Real Brian about how his podcast has lead to him getting paid t...

Making a Living Talking about Horses - Glen the Geek is Never Boring

10 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Glenn the geek has been podcasting since 2008. He does it full time. He grew his audience by reaching out to leaders in his field and partnering with ...

Word of Mouth Moments From Podcast Movement

05 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

I attended Podcast Movement last week, and I am busting at the seems to tell you about it. To keep this short, here are my top memories and take alway...

Audio Technica BP40 - Electrovoice RE320 - Audio Technica ATR2100 USB Microphone Shootout

27 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Podcasting News: Midroll Purchased by Scripps - Another shot of legitimacy for podcasting? Ask the Double Rainbow Guy The article mentions CPM (th...

Podcasting's Most Frequently Asked Questions

20 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today I will answer the questions that I receive on a regualr basis.    Podcasting News: Popular Science has launched a Podcast caled Futuropol...

Behind the Scenes of the Worst Podcast Ever

13 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, (not safe for work) I share clips from a podcast I set out (as an experiment) to be the Worst Podcast Ever. It would: 1. Have F-b...

Get in Line to Grow Your Podcasting Audience

06 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Podcast Rewind: Spreaker Live show with Rob Greenlee - My Appearance  Darren Rowse from ProBlogger (now a podcast) on the New Rainmaker - Daree...

Cale Nelson Had a Sponsor Before He Had His First Podcast Recorded

29 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Group Coaching: Castermind Group Coaching I'm starting something new and I have room for three people. I may expand this in the future, but for now a...

Fanning The Fan Boys and Girls to Grow Your Audience

22 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

There is a great saying, that those who learn from their mistakes are smart. Those who learn from other people's mistakes are wise. Marc Johansen sent...

Do the Best You Can and Realize Some People Will Think You Suck

15 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Quick Tip for Crowdfunding When you find a tool to help your fund your audience (Patreon, JoyRide, etc) instead of sending those people to their webs...

Are You Aware of the Women in Podcasting?

08 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today I have the joy of interviewing Jessica Kupferman and Elsie Escobar from the Podcast called She Podcasts and now they have launched a specific P...

Anatomy of a Story - Podcast Listening Party

01 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today we look at what are the key ingrediants to stories that are used in books, movies, plays, and how some podcasters have used these elements to ma...

What Podcasters Can Learn From David Letterman

25 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today I talk about David Letterman and what we can learn from his retirement. We also talk a little Podcast Movement (use the coupon sop to save at po...

8 Ways a Stranger Can Help You Grow Your Audience

18 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Podcast Rewind I appeared on the Podcasting Success Secrets podcast talking Podcasting for Authors I also appeared on the Podcasters Roundtable talki...

Your Words Can Can Change the World

11 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Podcasting News: Spotify and Podcasting? According to an article, "Spotify was reported to be coming out with its own podcasting platform soon as wel...

Do You Have Five Number One Priorities?

04 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

I was listening to the Podcasters Roundtable that they recorded live on the NMX floor (I was so bummed that I couldn't attend). They were doing a show...

Another Free Media Host? Is Podcasts.com a Good Idea?

27 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today I take a look at Podcasts.com a new free media hosting company. I've seen a few services like this come and go along the last 10 years. So many ...

Behind the Scenes of NMX 2015 - Clammr Tool is Addicting

20 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today I give some behind the scenes of NMX. This was a job 7 months ago I wasn't sure how to handle it. I did it, The show had some great moments, and...

Podcasting Adds Personality To Your Blog and Business

13 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have great new! The Podcast Troll has been stripped of their patent. We alos have a lovely story of a father and son creating a podcast toge...

Taking Phone Calls On Your Podcast

06 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

While one of the coolest features of the podcasts is the ability to time shift. I can record this on 4/2 and you can listen to it years later. There ...

David Hooper's Big Bold Impact

30 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Podcasting News: Adam Carolla and Dennis Miller Go on Hiatus after 6 Episodes Buzzfeed Starts Podcasting NPR is Building a Discovery Tool Podcast Mon...

Let's Give Them Something To Talk About

23 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Want to join in on the conversation? CONTACT ME I read the book Word of Mouth Marketing: How Smart Companies Get People Talking and while the book ...

Amy Schmittauer - Does the Work in a Savvy, Sexy, Social Way

16 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Does it matter  where you host your media if it's an actual media host? What is Amy Schmittaur behind the camera? What kind of downloads can I expec...

Podcasting Stats - Lots and Lots of Podcasting Stats

09 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Libsyn.com Podcasting Stats from 1.9 Billion to 2.6 Billion downloads 1.9 Billion in 2013 2.5 Billion in 2014 8 Million daily audience requests f...

Jeff Brown Shares 26 Years Of Experience Behind the Microphone

02 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

I am working on an episode that will have clips of people who have been on radio, and I'm still working on it. When I interviewed Jeff Brown from pod...

How Do You Define Value?

23 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In today's show we talk about a new  Podcast Award, some weird stuff at Fiverr.com, and I answer what I feel is value, the big question how do YOU de...

The Journey of Podcasting Starts with a Single Episode- Profitcast's The Real Brian

16 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

JOIN IN ON THE CONVERSATION 888-563-3228  Use the coupon code sop2015 to save $100 off at the New Media Expo go to http://www.schoolofpodcasting.com...

CEO of Podcast Funding Platform Joyride Jeff Chen

09 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Want to join in on the conversation call 888-563-3228 or go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/contact Today I interview Jeff Chen of the new Podcast Mon...

What to Do If You Can't Pick a Podcast Topic

02 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Want to join in on the conversation? Call 888-563-3228 There are a few times in your life when you can say, "I don't know," and yet you still have t...

Twitter Bombing: What Is It - Is It Harmful - Does it Work

25 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk to Rob Walch the VP of Podcaster Relations from Libsyn.com (and co-host of the Feed)and Bryan Orr (from the Wow Small Business podcast ...

Podcast Helps You Be Seen As an Expert - Darren Dake's New Job

19 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Podcasting can help you be seen as an expert. You will hear about how it helped Darren Dake of the Coroner Talk Podcast land a dream job. If you want ...

Train Your Guests and Audience To Promote Your Show

12 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Want to get better guests, want to grow your audience? Today's guest Joel Boggess has two words for you to get you going in the right direction. New ...

Creating an Audience Survey

05 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Last 5 in 5 with John Wilkerson John Wilkerson of thewiredhomeschool.com/ was on episode 440 discussing podcasting with seven kids in the house. To...

My Favorite Podcast Is... 2014 Version

29 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

COMMENTS? Call 888-563-3228  I started this last year and I want this to be an annual event. I ask my audience, "If you could only listen to one pod...

How To Podcast with Seven Kids in the House - 9 Years Of Experience

22 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk with John Wilkerson who has SEVEN children about HOW THE HECK DO YOU PODCAST WITH SEVEN KIDS IN THE HOUSE? John has been podcasting sinc...

Leveraging the Relationship You Build With Your Audience

15 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking about the most efficient and effective way to make money from the influence you build with your podcast. That method is selling y...