Episodes
July 29, 2025
346-What's In Your Podcasting Toolbox?
What tools are you using to get the job done in your podcasting workflows? Today, we answer a listener’s question about the best tools for recording podcasts and producing both long and short-form video clips. We share our ho...
July 25, 2025
345 - Qualities of a Super Guest & Signs They're the Right Fit
Earlier this week, we swapped stories about “guests from hell,” so today we’re flipping the script. What makes someone the ideal podcast guest? We break down the traits that set great guests apart, like being prepared, respec...
July 24, 2025
344 - Social Media Took Down Your Podcast Account…Now What?
What would you do if your podcast’s Instagram account were banned for no good reason? That’s what happened to the host of Dopey , a podcast about addiction and recovery. Today, we discuss what led to the ban, how he’s respond...
July 23, 2025
343 - Remembering Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Substack’s $100M Leap, & Shark Tank for Indie Podcasters
Is listening to podcasts at double speed harming your cognitive function? A new study says it might be. Today, one of our news stories highlights recent research on cognitive overload and its implications for the way we consu...
July 22, 2025
342 - Podcast Guests Gone Wrong
You're at the start of recording a podcast episode. You ask your guest a question, and they go on a 10-minute tangent; you can't get a word in! What do you do? Today's question is inspired by our virtual mailbag, and we’re gi...
July 18, 2025
341 - How to Use Platforms to Create Two-Way Conversations and Build Community Connections
What if you could build deeper connections with your audience by starting a real two-way conversation? Today, we explore how to move past downloads and begin creating a real community around your podcast. We discuss using Clu...
July 17, 2025
340 - Are You Wasting Your Podcast Content?
When it comes to promoting your podcast, do you post and pray? In other words, after you’ve edited, uploaded, and published your episode, do you just drop a link on social media and hope for the best? This morning’s conversat...
July 16, 2025
339 - TIME’s Top Creators, Anthropic’s AI MCP & Podcast Data
Did you know nearly half of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential Creators are podcasters? In this morning’s News Edition, we cover who made the list and what it says about podcasting’s growing cultural power. We also spotligh...
July 15, 2025
338 - Inside Podnews and Podcasting 2.0 with James Cridland
How do you run a daily podcast and newsletter every single day without burning out? Today we’re joined by James Cridland, founder of Podnews , to find out how he keeps up with the fast-paced podcast industry while staying com...
July 11, 2025
337 - Do You Really Need a Consent Form?
What would you do if you accidentally left your verbal consent disclaimer in a published episode? Would you take it down or let it slide? That’s the question we’re tackling today from the listener mailbag. We weigh the pros a...
July 10, 2025
336 - How Far Will AI Go in Podcasting by 2030?
Will AI Take Over Podcasting by 2030? Is your favorite podcast safe from automation? Today, we're fast-forwarding to 2030 and analyzing an interesting article that lays out where podcasting might be headed in the not-so-dista...
July 9, 2025
335 - Prime Day Deals & Who's Actually Listening?
Did you know most listeners only stick around for 7–8 minutes on YouTube? It's News and Comment Day, and we’re breaking down new data from PodMatch, and we’re raising questions about what “top platform” honestly means. We lig...
July 8, 2025
334 - How To Handle Draining Podcast Tasks
Every podcaster has a task that zaps their energy. It can be editing, writing show notes, wrangling guests, or managing social media. Today, we share the parts of podcasting that wear us down and how to handle them before bur...
July 3, 2025
333 - How a Simple Yes Can Open Big Doors
What was one thing you said yes to that brought you where you are today? That’s the question of the day. Today, we share about the moments that move us forward and how one yes can lead to new paths and creative growth, and we...
July 2, 2025
332 - Spotify Lures YouTubers, Apple’s Top 20, & Are AI Subscriptions Worth it?
Spotify wants YouTubers. Apple’s celebrating 20 years of podcasting. And Gen Z? They're tuning in! It’s news day, and we’re breaking down Apple’s “20 Podcasts We Love” list, surprising Gen Z listening habits, and YouTube’s AI...
July 1, 2025
331 - Podcast Editing Tools and Techniques
How long does it take you to edit your podcast? Do you spend hours cutting every filler word, placing transitions, or do you take a more relaxed approach? Editing isn’t one-size-fits-all when it comes to podcasting, and today...
June 27, 2025
330 - Podcasting Hills You'd Die On?
Today, we asked ourselves: what's a podcasting hill we're willing to die on? For some of us, it's editing out every “um” and “like.” For others, it’s insisting you don’t need video to succeed. We also touched on naming shows ...
June 26, 2025
329 - Steve from Blue’s Clues is Back with a Podcast for Adults
What if the host of Blue’s Clues was about to launch the most emotionally supportive podcast of the year? Steve Burns just announced Alive , a new show for grown-ups coming this fall, and we’re unpacking what it could be. Ste...
June 25, 2025
328 - Is Streaming Harming the Planet? Podcast News & Industry Commentary
Did you know your Spotify binge could be leaving a bigger carbon footprint than you think? It's news day, and we’re digging into the astounding environmental impact of streaming, especially as Spotify shifts to video. We also...
June 24, 2025
327 - Should I Write Scripts For My Podcast?
To script or not to script…that is the question. Today, we answer a mailbag question about whether podcasters should write scripts, especially when moving from audio to video. Should you? It depends. We share ways to structur...
June 20, 2025
326 - Crafting Killer Podcast Intros & Celebrating Wins
What makes for an outstanding intro? How do you kick off your podcast? Today, we’re answering a listener’s question from the virtual mailbag and sharing our visions of what an ideal podcast intro should sound like. We provide...
June 18, 2025
325 - YouTube Updates, Introducing North Flow, and Industry Commentary
YouTube just added a community tab for creators, and we think it’s a real advancement! It’s news day, and we’re bringing you the latest podcast industry headlines! We share our takes on platform updates, shifting charts, upco...
June 17, 2025
324 - The Truth About Podcast Ads and Why Listeners Skip
Your thumbs are hovering over the skip button. You hear the ad start. Do you skip or do you listen through? When it comes to your podcast…what makes you skip an ad and what makes you stay? Today, we’re exploring how podcast a...
June 13, 2025
323 - Gear Guide for Multi-Person Podcasts on a Budget
Have you been looking for ways to amplify the quality of your audio-video set-up on a budget? Well, you’re in luck because today we’re sharing our suggestions on how to maximize the potential of a single-camera setup, includi...