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If you’re thinking about starting a podcast, you’ve probably asked the same question thousands before you have: “How much does it cost to create a podcast?” Here’s the good news — launching a podcast doesn’t require selling a kidney. In fact, you c…

Today we are going to step a ew steps left of the typical hardware, marketing, gear talk and talk about something that is even more important – you mental health and your relationships. We are talking marriage and podcasting. I've mentioned th…

Dave Jackson shares his insights from a week spent at Ecamm Creator Camp 2024, highlighting ten key takeaways that can help podcasters and content creators elevate their craft. One of the standout lessons is the “three F's” approach to p…

From Bait-and-Switch to Quality Content: What Podcasters Can Learn from the Movies Let's start with a big one: the dreaded bait-and-switch. I recently had an experience with this at the movies that left me feeling, well, let's just say less than thr…

Unleash Your Voice: A Step-by-Step Guide to Starting a Podcast for Free Are you ready to make your voice heard? You want to start a podcast for free. I got it. Starting a podcast can be an exciting and fulfilling journey, and the best part is, it do…

Today, we’re checking out a world of AI tools and, more specifically, AI for Podcasters. I start by asking ChatGPT what the top uses for ChatGPT (and you'll be surprised) are. We also discuss the crucial balance between leveraging AI for efficiency …

(As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases) I'm listening to Tom Webster's book (so good, like stop reading this and buy it now good). It might have been called “Your Baby is Ugly.” It's actually called “The Audien…

 How The Practical Prepping Show Grew From a Book Marketing Tool to a Life-Saving Resource The Genesis of the Practical Prepping Show When Mark Lawley joined the podcasting world, little did he know that his venture would transcend its original goal…

(FYI, this blog is made up of a few days of my Daily Podcast Tips newsletter). Why Are You Starting Your Podcast? So you want to start a podcast? GREAT! You have things to say, and people need your content. You need to identify your WHY. It is param…

Podcasting is Unstoppable Podcasting turned 20 years old this month, and after hearing James Cridland interview the very first person to produce a podcast (Christopher Lydon) it got me thinking about the early “Middle Finger to the Radio Indus…

As I have been podcasting since 2005, I remember Stitcher when it came on the scene in 2007. I remember talking to Noah Shanok. In the early days, they focused on the listener experience. A lot of people would use Stitcher in their cars. I loved tha…

Thanks to our good friends at YouTube, the algorithm served up a Marc Maron interview on the Mayim Blalik's Breakdown show. I've followed her from the days of Blossom and loved her on the Big Bang Theory (where according to Uncle Google said she ear…

You are Here Because I Saw Some Great Content From Mary Spender Just saw this video from Mary Spender called How Much YouTube Paid Me For 1,000,000 Views and why… and I felt the need to talk about it. Thanks for stopping by. Mary Spender is a …

I have no clue who Steven Crowder is. This is my first impression. From what I understand, he is THE #1 Conservative voice on YOUTUBE. He has 5.9 million viewers on Youtube. Over the years he's worked at different networks and once again finds himse…

Gary Arndt is an award-winning travel photographer, blogger, and podcaster who has been traveling the globe for 10 years when covid devastated the travel industry leaving Gary with nothing. Gary knows the value of promotion. He's used various strate…

Recently I switched the backend of the School of Podcasting from Thinkific to (almost Teachable) to Podia, and I've had a few people ask why. UPDATE: Why I Left Podia For the record Podia is a fine platform as long as it does everything you want to…

Some call it value for value, others call it Podcasting 2.0, and others call it “That bitcoin thing…” The bottom line is there is a way you can set up your show to receive bitcoin (a small portion called a satoshi, much like a penn…

I Love Podcasting In the messenger’s documentary, I am asked, “When do you think you will stop podcasting?” and I answer, “The day after I die.” I’ve never thought of quitting. I love helping people on a global basis. However, if there is one thing …

Hallmark Holiday Movies get a lot of flack because they are predictable, cheesy, corny, and more or less if you've seen one – you've seen them all. Here are some things I've noticed: Someone’s parents are dead. This brings instant sympathy fo…

A podcast at its basic foundations is content delivered via an RSS feed. You then submit your feed to directories to syndicate your information across the world. While there are many forms of content creation, in the same way, that there are paper b…

Do Your Best To Avoid Taking a Break There was a time when I was very happy using the apple podcasts app. Then they pushed an update that broke the app. You couldn't even start it. Meanwhile, I was a copier technician who needed podcasts to listen t…

It was my first day of kindergarten. I'm five years old and about 2 tents of a mile (or .32 kilometers to my friends across the pond) away is my school. I'm standing at the back door, and reach for the handle. My mom is standing by the stove and say…

I had someone ask me about starting a podcast. They wanted to “Stand Out” without “Niching Down.” The easiest way to stand out is to Niche down. When you do a show like We Have Cancer, Adoptees On, or the Chameleon Breeder, y…

The Rodecaster is a great piece of equipment that has taken podcasting by storm. Check out the different packages Rode RODECaster Pro Integrated Podcast Production Studio Rode RODECaster Pro with Dual PodMic Microphones, Stands, and Cables Kit Rod…