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Why Now Is The Time For Your Brand To Adopt Podcasting
You may not have noticed* but podcasting is blowing up. Big time. * Like if you’ve been living under a rock or something… What was a few short years ago the sole territory of radio nerds and forward thinking content creators hiding out in their basements recording...
How To Become A Better Podcast Interviewer Pt 2
This is the second half of a 2-part mini series* on how to become a better podcast interviewer. Part 1 shocked the world and drew rave reviews, and if you haven’t read it yet you should probably check it out before continuing on to this article. But, if you’re feeling...
How To Become A Better Podcast Interviewer
Have you ever dissected your favourite podcasts with the goal of figuring out why exactly you like them so much? You might uncover many aspects that make them stand out to you, some of which we might’ve discussed here before. Some of these are dependent on the format...
The One Tool You NEED To Monetize Your Podcast
Ok, let’s be real here. While the sheer exhilaration and joy of producing podcasts may be enough to sustain us through the slog that can often be the post-production and promotion process, most of us at some point have designs of monetizing our shows. At the very...
Where To Focus Your Time When Starting A Podcast
There are a ton of questions swirling around in our heads the first time we launch a podcast. We often don't even know what we need to research about the podcast medium, which, piled on top of all the work we already have, can lead to a vague sense of dread regarding...
What is The Best Budget Podcast Setup?
I know what you’re thinking*. “I’ve got this fantastic idea for a podcast! I mean, there’s nothing else out there like this, and I’ve got a face - I mean voice made for radio! What do I need to get started though?” *No I’m not telepathic, but I do palm readings at the...
Do I Need A Mixer For My Podcast?
One of the most common gear questions I get by people just getting into podcasting is about whether they need a mixer or not. In most cases, they’re relieved to hear me say that they don’t need a mixer - at least at this stage of their podcast - but there are...
How To Easily Improve Your Podcast Guest Audio
I’m guessing that if you run a podcast where you record guests remotely, one of your biggest and constant struggles is ensuring that your guest audio is as high-quality as possible. It can be maddening - if not literally driving you to your wit's end - when you have...
Want To Know More About Your Podcast Listeners? Here’s How
One of the biggest frustrations we encounter as podcasters is the seeming impossibility of getting good data on who our listeners are and what they want from us. Especially when we’re starting out, we can ask and ask for those listening to reach out and get in touch...
How To Grow Your Podcast With Fascinating Guests
If you’re like most podcasters, you’ve come up with an idea for a show that gets you really excited. It’s all you can think about and you can think of 15 different people off the top of your head who would be perfect guests. Chances are, you may even already know a...
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