361 - Is It Okay to Charge a Guest for Episode Release Priority?

Is it ethical to charge podcast guests to “jump the line,” or is it simply a clever way to bring in extra income? That’s the question of the day. The crew weighs in on long release queues, pay-to-play options, and whether this practice feels fair…or a little questionable.Midway through, we pause for a heartfelt moment to celebrate Chris and Amanda, two longtime members of our community. After five years of co-hosting Song Swap Showdown, Amanda is stepping away on good terms, while Chris looks ahead with a new co-host. Listen in to find out who it is! Their updates are a reminder that life takes us in different directions, and we’re excited to see what each of them does next.Since it’s Friday, we close the week by sharing wins and accomplishments. In observation of Labor Day and our summer schedule, there will be no show on Monday.Labor Day Sale! Empowered Podcasting Conference tickets are 50% off this week only! Visit https://www.empoweredpodcasting.com/ click “Buy Ticket,” and use code EPCLD50 before Friday, September 5th.Episode Highlights: [01:38] Special Announcement: Empowered Podcasting Conference Sale [03:42] A Guesting Dilemma [06:16] Holding Podcast Episodes [20:00] Debating Guest Pay-to-Play and Long Release Delays [28:56] Transitioning Hosts: Song Swap Showdown [34:01] Balancing Life and Creative Pursuits [36:05] Continuing the TikTok Journey [36:59] Advice for Podcasters in Transition [44:34] Celebrating Wins and Looking ForwardLinks & Resources: Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠Get Your Tickets for The Empowered Podcasting Conference:www.empoweredpodcasting.comSong Swap Showdown:www.songswapshowdown.com Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to our community.Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w⁠⁠Or Join us on Chatter: https://preview.chattersocial.io/group/98a69881-f328-4eae-bf3c-9b0bb741481dLive on YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@marcronick⁠Brought to you by⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠ Please note that some links may be affiliate links, which support the hosts of the PMC. Thank you!--- Send in your mailbag question at:⁠ https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/⁠ or ⁠[email protected]⁠Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: ⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b⁠