Season 1
Nov. 19, 2024
Black Friday Deals For Content Creators
Looking for the best tech deals this holiday season? In this special episode of Podcasting Morning Chat, Guil Dormeus, Jay Yow and I break down the ultimate Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping list tailored for content cre...
Nov. 18, 2024
Spotify Updates and Mailbag Q&A
Are you curious about how to grow your podcast audience effectively? Today, we're opening up the mailbag to answer your most pressing questions. We'll explore how advertising on Instagram and LinkedIn can help expand your aud...
Nov. 15, 2024
Spotify Upgrades & This Week's Wins
Have you heard about Spotify's exciting new changes for Podcasters? Not only has it changed its name, but it is also rolling out new features like uploading short clips and more advanced analytic features. Today, we also offe...
Nov. 14, 2024
Delegation, Data, and Storytelling: Secrets to Podcast Success with Seth Silvers
How do you transform storytelling into a driving force for your business? In this episode of Podcasting Morning Chat , we sit down with Seth Silvers, CEO of Story On Media and a podcast strategist with a fascinating journey. ...
Nov. 13, 2024
Podcast News: Apple’s Holiday Delay Warning & Rode’s Smallest Mic Release
Will Apple's holiday publishing delays impact your launch? Today, we share updates that could affect your holiday launch plans. Join us and hear the latest about a new pocket-sized mic from Rode and Amazon Music's AI-powered ...
Nov. 12, 2024
Should You Keep Posting This Holiday Season?
The holiday season is coming up fast! Should you take a break or keep making content? Today we talk about how to stay connected with your audience, whether you’re planning to take a break for the holidays or put out some holi...
Nov. 8, 2024
Questions from the Mailbag & Celebrating Weekly Wins
We're back with more questions from the mailbag! Listen in as we tackle your pressing questions on YouTube, hardware, show notes, and more! We discuss the importance of having a written agreement or podcast prenup with your c...
Nov. 7, 2024
Podcast Headlines: Video Ads Rising & FTC Takes Action Against Fake Reviews
Is Spotify's push for video ads changing things for advertisers? Ad spending on audio ads was up 11 percent and video ads slightly outperformed that at 12%. What does this mean for podcasters? Listen and find out because We'r...
Nov. 6, 2024
Podcast Headlines: 'The Talk Show AI,' and Why Listens Dropped 15%
Is the recent 15% drop in podcast listens a sign of trouble for the industry? Acast points to Apple’s iOS 17 update, which disables automatic downloads, as the culprit. In this episode, we dig into what this means for podcast...
Nov. 5, 2024
Real Questions from Podcasters, Answered!
Got burning questions about podcasting? We're answering them today! We're revisiting our mailbag to answer questions from the Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group. We cover everything from optimizing YouTube thumbnails, compar...
Nov. 4, 2024
Balancing Life with Podcast Time Management
How much time do you spend on your podcast? Are you an early riser or a night owl? Today, we discuss the challenges and time investments involved in podcast workflows. Additionally, we explore steps to manage projects more ef...
Nov. 1, 2024
Podcasting Beyond Profit
Think podcasting is solely about making money? Think again. Today, we explore the fringe benefits, relationships we've made, skills we've learned, and opportunities we didn't see coming that make podcasting worth every minute...
Oct. 31, 2024
Today’s Updates: Spotify’s Auto Moderation & Acast’s Latest Report
Happy Halloween! Today, we’re joined by a spine-tingling guest—or should we say phantom intruder from the dark side of podcasting to join us for more podcast news headlines. Did you know that 80% of podcast listeners prefer n...
Oct. 30, 2024
Mid-week Recap: Netflix "Moments" Feature and R1 Rabbit Hops to Beta
Have you heard that Netflix is launching a new feature that lets users save and share specific scenes from their favorite shows and movies on social media? This is one of the exciting updates we discuss in this week's midweek...
Oct. 29, 2024
Do's and Don'ts of Guest Pitching
Have you ever received a guest pitch that gave you the ick? Did their pitch leave you wondering if the person inquiring to be on the show has listened to one episode or if they have even engaged with your content? Today we sh...
Oct. 28, 2024
Should I Join a Podcast Network? Alex Sanfilippo's Vision for the PodMatch Network
Today, I sit down with Alex Sanfilippo, founder of PodMatch, to tackle some of the big questions our community has around podcast networks: Are they really beneficial for independent podcasters? Can PodMatch’s new network mod...
Oct. 25, 2024
Interviewing Your Younger Self
What if you could have a conversation with a younger version of yourself on a podcast? What advice and encouragement would you share? Today, we're having a reflective conversation on this topic, focusing on personal growth. W...
Oct. 24, 2024
Podcast Headlines: Intuit CEO in the Hot Seat and Women in Podcasting Award Winners Revealed!
We're back with more podcast headlines! Is it okay for a podcast host to challenge a guest when they dodge a probing question? Should a podcast have to edit out sections if the guest asks? That's what happened to Nilay Patel ...
Oct. 23, 2024
Headlines: Podcast Global Market Estimated at $4.75 Billion and Podpage’s New Features
Did you know that the global podcast industry’s annual revenue is estimated at $3.94 - $4.75 billion in 2024? This shows how massive and rapidly growing the podcast space is! Today, we're bringing you several podcast industry...
Oct. 22, 2024
Is Niching Down Still A Winning Strategy?
You've heard it before: you need a niche to define your topic and target audience. But does this limit your podcast growth or leave you creatively stifled? Today, we discuss if niching down helps podcast growth or holds us ba...
Oct. 18, 2024
Essential SEO Tools Explained
Are you using the right SEO tools to get your podcast noticed? Find out how to incorporate various tools and smart content planning into your SEO strategy, which could boost the discoverability of your show. Today, while our ...
Oct. 17, 2024
Latest Buzz: YouTube Shorts Update and Adobe’s AI Max Event
YouTube Shorts just got longer with a new 3-minute feature, allowing creators to share more detailed content. Will this change audience engagement? Today we're covering Podcast news that will get your wheels turning! Adobe Ma...
Oct. 16, 2024
Mid-Week Headlines: Walmart, Influencers, and Listener-Inspired Gin
Did you hear that Walmart is changing its ad strategy by using influencers to make podcast ads that feel more personal? These new ads aim to capture the attention of younger audiences by tapping into their passions and partne...
Oct. 15, 2024
Why Audience Retention Can Help Your Podcast Grow
Is chasing 10,000 downloads really the key to Success, or are you missing something more important? Today, we're rethinking popular podcasting advice, especially the focus on download numbers. Is this really the best way to g...