What Podcasters Can Learn From Michael Jackson
I was messing around on Spotify when “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” came on, and about halfway through it hit me: there’s no real chorus. It’...
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Congrats, you just lost two copies. Learn a real backup plan
Back Up Your Podcast Before Your Hard Drive Decides For You My 4TB solid-state drive started disconnecting from my computer about once a day...
We asked for feedback and heard crickets — here's why that's good
If you sent out a survey and got zero replies, that's actually an answer — it means you aren't connecting with your listeners or you asked t...
Are You AI-ing Yourself Out of Your Own Show?
Do You Know of a Tool? I was scrolling Reddit the other day when I saw someone ask if there was a tool they could use to write their podcast...
When an Interview Isn’t Good Enough to Publish
Should You Publish a Bad Interview? (Even If It Hurts Their Feelings) You just finished recording. The audio is clean, the guest showed up o...
I Let Claude Write My Show Notes — Here's What Happened
So Many Options I've been playing with AI (Claude, ChatGPT, Grok, and an all-in-one tool called Magi ) and I finally did the thing most of u...
How to know if your podcast idea has legs
Does My Podcast Idea Have Legs? There's Only One Way to Find Out Most of the time, I cringe when I hear someone say "just start," because it...
Will This Help My Podcast? - An Email Answered
Will Joining the School of Podcasting Help Me? I got an email from someone who has been podcasting three months and they wanted to know if m...
Two Live Classes Start August 19th
Ready to Start Your Podcast? Starting August 19th we are doing an experiment, we are bringing back the "Podcasting in Six Weeks" course (and...
How Did Howard Stern Lose His Audience?
I Love Howard Stern I'm a huge fan of Howard Stern and have listened to him for decades. About five years ago, he said something that I didn...
Make Great Titles - But NEVER Do This
The Key To Great Podcast Episode Titles Episode titles can make or break your podcast’s appeal, but there’s one crucial mistake you must avo...
Staring at Stats Won't Boost Your Podcast—Trust Me!
Stop Obsessing Over Your Downloads Obsessing over your downloads isn’t gonna magically make them grow, folks. Trust me, I’ve been there, and...
Late is temporary - Bad is Forever
Episode Show Notes: The "Urgency Trap" vs. Quality In this episode, we tackle the paradox of the "Urgency Trap"—why we feel an overwhelming...
Why Feedback and Self-Review Are Essential for Podcast Growth
Today I’m digging into the importance of honest self-review and seeking feedback from your listeners to make your show even better. Inspired...
Measuring Success: The Secret Sauce for Podcasters
I Can't Tell What Is Working! When you just promote your podcast everywhere, it's hard to tell what is working. One way that makes it easy t...
Treat Your Podcast Like a Book: Why Listeners Don’t Come Back for Chapter Two
My Podcast is Great, but It's Not Growing Ever feel like you’re pouring your soul into your podcast and the audience just isn’t showing up?...
Goals, Energy, and Podcasting: A Wild Ride
Why Am I Podcasting Again? Have you ever stopped and wondered if you're podcasting for the right reasons? Sometimes it can feel like we're s...
How to Promote Your Podcast in Groups Without Getting Banned
Are you eager to promote your podcast but worried about breaking the rules in online groups? In this episode of "Your Podcast Consultant," I...
What Happens When All Podcasters Use the Same AI Interview Prompts
In this episode, I share some insights from the world of podcast interviews, sharing surprising experiences from a marathon of guest appeara...
Seriously? People Still Say 'New Episode Out'?
How is this still happening? You ever have one of those moments where you see something so ridiculous you can’t help but roll your eyes? Tha...