
How to Handle Listener Feedback (Even the Awkward Bits)
We want to grow our show, but listener feedback seems scary. What if they don't love us? How to mentally handle listener feedback.

How Much Does It Cost to Create a Podcast? (From Someone Who’s Helped Podcasters for 20+ Years)
How much does it cost to start a podcast? Learn what beginners really spend, where to save money, what gear you actually need, and how to avoid costly podcasting mistakes.

12 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Podcast
Want to avoid starting you podcast in the right direction. Hear what veteran podcasters had wish they knew when they went to start a podcast.

How Does Podcasting Work? A Simple Guide for Brand New Podcasters
You want to start a podcast, but how does podcasting work? What do I need? How do I get into Apple and Spotify? Today I explain it all for beginning podcasters.

12 Signs Your Podcast Is Actually Succeeeding
When it comes to a podcast succeeding isn’t just about racking up impressive download numbers—it’s about recognizing the many different ways your show can make an impact beyond the stats. It seems that podcasters often default to downloads as their primary measure of success, but there’s a whole spectrum of

Over Delivering Value: The Secret Sauce for Podcast Success
Discover essential tips for podcasting success, including strategies to deliver value, enhance audience engagement, and explore the best platforms.

Small Audience, Big Results: Making Sponsor Deals Work for Any Podcaster – Heidi Kay Begay
Hey everyone, it’s Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting! In today’s episode, I sit down with Heidi Kay Begay from Red House Productions (website: redhouseproductions.net) to discuss how you don’t need a massive audience to start monetizing your podcast with sponsor deals. She reveals practical and inspiring strategies to

You Can Be an Influencer Without Being the Best: Lessons from Ace Frehley of Kiss
Discover the surprising podcasting lessons inspired by Ace Frehley of Kiss. In this episode, I share how being yourself, continuously improving, knowing your role, and connecting with your audience can help you build a podcast that stands out—even if you’re not “the best” in the field. Plus, I reveal updates to the School of Podcasting’s consulting offer and why homemade content always outshines shortcuts like AI.

Counting Episodes: Just How Many Do We Listen To?
Explore podcast listening habits and discover insights on how many episodes listeners consume weekly. Join the conversation today!