Season 1
Dec. 12, 2025
The 1 Choice You Must Make Before the New Year Starts
As 2025 winds down, we pause to reflect on the choices shaping where we’re headed next in our podcasting journeys and beyond. We explore the impact of saying yes and no as a community, through honest stories about doubt, trus...
Dec. 11, 2025
7 Lessons You Can Learn From a Podcast Evaluation of a Gordon Lightfoot Podcast
To understand how your podcast resonates with listeners, start by analyzing how another show approaches its opening moments. In today’s Indie Podcast Evaluation, we look at Carefree Highway Revisited , a show that reflects on...
Dec. 10, 2025
Stop Overlooking TikTok. It’s Driving Your Future Listeners
TikTok may be driving a hot new wave of podcast discovery, and the statistics are tough to ignore. If short clips can send a song to the top of Spotify, imagine what they could do for a podcast when creators treat TikTok as a...
Dec. 9, 2025
Private Podcasts: The Overlooked Tool That Builds Superfans
What if your show had a format designed only for your super fans? Today, we look at what a private podcast actually is and how it works behind the scenes. We’re joined by trusted podcasting expert Cliff Ravenscraft, who helps...
Dec. 8, 2025
How to Bring More Humanity Into Your Podcast
Today, we’re focusing on what podcasters can learn from shows that break the mold and still manage to form deep connections with their audience. Jonathan Howard continues our Obsession-Worthy Podcast series with a look at "Ev...
Dec. 5, 2025
The Real Story Inside Your Spotify Wrapped
Today we take a closer look at Spotify Wrapped... the fun parts, the confusing parts, and the slightly uncomfortable data-awareness parts. We dig into creator stats, talk about whether these numbers actually matter, and explo...
Dec. 4, 2025
5 Simple Fixes That Instantly Upgrade Your Podcast
Today, we break down an indie podcaster’s episode structure, branding clarity, pacing, and storytelling opportunities as we evaluate Wander World School . This episode is packed with great discussion from the team about how c...
Dec. 3, 2025
3 New Platform Changes Every Podcaster Must Know - News & Comment
It's News & Comment day! We take a look at some surprising podcast industry stats that paint a very different picture of how many shows are truly active, along with a breakdown of YouTube’s new deepfake detection tool and the...
Dec. 2, 2025
The Speaking Habits That Are Killing Your Podcas
Are filler words quietly sabotaging your podcast? In this episode, we dig into how subtle speaking habits like verbal crutches, awkward pauses, or rushed delivery can affect how confident and trustworthy you sound to your aud...
Dec. 1, 2025
6 Lessons From the Kelce Brothers That Build Listener Loyalty
What can indie podcasters learn from one of the most talked-about podcasts of the year? Quite a lot, actually. Today, Jonathan Howard walks us through why New Heights , hosted by Jason and Travis Kelce, keeps fans coming back...
Nov. 21, 2025
I Forgot to Hit Record!
Recently, I had one of those gut-punch moments every creator dreads: a dream interview, a perfect conversation… and I realized afterward that I never hit record. It was embarrassing, frustrating, and, honestly, it shook me mo...
Nov. 20, 2025
How Your First Minute Secretly Shapes Listener Trust
Your first minute can make or break listener trust, and you might be surprised by how quickly listeners decide whether to stay or go. Today, we take a close look at Sean McClellan’s Motivation: Not Letting Fear Control You fr...
Nov. 19, 2025
The Hosting Problem Riverside Just Solved for Podcasters
What happens when you get first access to a feature drop before the rest of the podcasting world wakes up? Today, we sit down with Riverside’s own Kendall Breitman for an early look at their newest update! You’ll have to list...
Nov. 18, 2025
Do You Really Need an LLC for Your Podcast?
Is your financial system ready for the new year, or are you still relying on a "shoebox full of receipts?" It's time to build a solid foundation for 2026. We welcome tax and accounting expert Ralph Estep, who shares his years...
Nov. 17, 2025
How a Top PR Strategist Builds Unshakable Visibility for Creators With Lucy Werner
Lucy Werner, a widely respected PR and branding expert, joins us to dig into the surprising truth behind audience growth. Ever wonder why your smartest ideas barely make a ripple, or why visibility feels so elusive, no matter...
Nov. 14, 2025
How to Keep Audio Listeners Engaged in a Video-First World
Are you unintentionally losing listeners every time you record for both video and audio? Today, the team digs into one of the biggest questions indie podcasters are wrestling with right now: how do you grow your show by embra...
Nov. 13, 2025
What Keeps a Professional Audience Hooked
What truly keeps a professional audience listening? Today, we put Exam Room Nutrition under the microscope to find out. We evaluate how storytelling flow, clarity, and pacing shape that crucial first impression, and all of th...
Nov. 12, 2025
TikTok, Threads, and Rode: The New Era of Podcasting Is Here
Podcasting just got a serious shake-up. TikTok partners with iHeartMedia to introduce creators to long-form audio, Threads launches tools designed to enhance connection and discovery, and Rode unveils sleek new gear that simp...
Nov. 10, 2025
Struggling to Stay Consistent? How One Creator Solved It with AI
How often do you feel overwhelmed by all the steps it takes to produce content? From research to recording, editing, publishing, and repurposing, it’s a lot. Today, I’m putting the spotlight on co-host Nick Nalbach , who rece...
Nov. 7, 2025
How to Create Podcast Branding That Builds Trust Fast
We’re wrapping up our evaluation of You Are Your Biggest Asset with host Carina Groombridge, exploring how smart branding builds trust and connection from the start. This time, we break down what makes cover art, titles, and ...
Nov. 6, 2025
5 Secrets To Make Your Podcast Instantly More Engaging
Today, we evaluate You Are Your Biggest Asset with host Carina Groombridge , breaking down how clarity, structure, and storytelling drive listener engagement. You’ll learn why a strong hook and clear promise keep audiences tu...
Nov. 5, 2025
5 Major Podcast Updates You Need to Know This Week
We’re celebrating our 400th episode today, while discussing the latest trends and news in the podcasting world. Key topics include Netflix's recent moves in podcasting, new features introduced by Apple Podcasts, the impact of...
Nov. 4, 2025
How to Turn Harsh Feedback Into Creative Fuel
What’s your go-to ritual for shaking off negativity? Today’s conversation begins with that simple question and unfolds into a powerful talk about handling feedback as a creator. We explore how to process what’s useful, releas...
Nov. 3, 2025
What SmartLess Can Teach You About Building a Podcast People Love
What can podcasters learn from one of the biggest celebrity shows on the planet? While Marc is traveling, guest host Jonathan Howard takes the wheel to lead the PMC crew in a conversation about SmartLess, the hit podcast host...