EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 1H
538. Podcast Discovery and Growth Strategies with Arielle Nissenblatt
from Podcasting Morning Chat | Real Podcasters, Real Podcasting Advice · host Marc Ronick | Podcast Strategist and Producer
Growing a podcast is harder than most people expect, and there are real reasons why most podcasts never grow. Podcast Hall of Famer Arielle Nissenblatt joins the morning show cast and crew to break down what actually works, from audience development and podcast discovery to newsletter marketing and building genuine connections with listeners. If your download numbers have felt stuck, her perspective might shift how you're thinking about it. Growth rarely comes from one big break or a single clever tactic. It comes from small improvements over time, smarter positioning, and testing things until you find what actually resonates with the audience you're trying to reach.Episode Highlights:[09:15] Meet Arielle Nissenblatt[15:59] The Origins of the EarBuds Newsletter[21:04] How to Get Press Passes for Events[28:50] How to Get Featured in EarBuds[39:19] Audience Growth Myths[42:49] Consistency vs. Quality[47:22] How to Audit Your Show[51:48] Low-Hanging Optimization Opportunities[53:40] Collaborations and Pre-Pitching Strategies[56:23] Paid Media Options for Growth[01:00:18] Objective Feedback and Podcast Audits[01:05:45] Why Podcasting Is ThrivingLinks & Resources:Connect with Arielle Nissenblatt: https://www.ariellenissenblatt.com/ Jason Cercone's Podcast: https://www.bombtrackmedia.com/simplifiedFeature Your Podcast on the Podcasting Morning Show:https://PodcastingMorningShow.com/spotlightThe Podcasting Morning Show:www.podcastingmorningshow.comWays to Watch or Listen: https://www.podcastingmorningshow.com/joinus/Meet the PMS Cast and Crew:https://podcastingmorningshow.com/peopleJoin The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcastingBook A Free Call With Marc:https://calendly.com/ironickmedia/freestrategycallApplication To Submit Your Show For Evaluation:https://podcastingmorningshow.com/evalJoin us every other Monday at 8 AM ET for the Obsession Worthy Podcasts:http://podcastingmorningshow.com/owp/Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 8 am ET (US) on Clubhouse: https://podcastingmorningshow.com/clubhousePowered by iRonickMedia.com and ContentCreatorsAccountant.comSend in your mailbag questions: https://www.podcastingmorningshow.com/contact/ or [email protected]Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Show? Send me a message on PodMatch, here:https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b
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Growing a podcast is harder than most people expect, and there are real reasons why most podcasts never grow. Podcast Hall of Famer Arielle Nissenblatt joins the morning show cast and crew to break down what actually works, from audience development and podcast discovery to newsletter marketing and building genuine connections with listeners. If your download numbers have felt stuck, her perspective might shift how you're thinking about it. Growth rarely comes from one big break or a single clever tactic. It comes from small improvements over time, smarter positioning, and testing things until you find what actually resonates with the audience you're trying to reach.Episode Highlights:[09:15] Meet Arielle Nissenblatt[15:59] The Origins of the EarBuds Newsletter[21:04] How to Get Press Passes for Events[28:50] How to Get Featured in EarBuds[39:19] Audience Growth Myths[42:49] Consistency vs. Quality[47:22] How to Audit Your Show[51:48] Low-Hanging Optimization Opportunities[53:40] Collaborations and Pre-Pitching Strategies[56:23] Paid Media Options for Growth[01:00:18] Objective Feedback and Podcast Audits[01:05:45] Why Podcasting Is ThrivingLinks & Resources:Connect with Arielle Nissenblatt: https://www.ariellenissenblatt.com/ Jason Cercone's Podcast: https://www.bombtrackmedia.com/simplifiedFeature Your Podcast on the Podcasting Morning Show:https://PodcastingMorningShow.com/spotlightThe Podcasting Morning Show:www.podcastingmorningshow.comWays to Watch or Listen: https://www.podcastingmorningshow.com/joinus/Meet the PMS Cast and Crew:https://podcastingmorningshow.com/peopleJoin The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcastingBook A Free Call With Marc:https://calendly.com/ironickmedia/freestrategycallApplication To Submit Your Show For Evaluation:https://podcastingmorningshow.com/evalJoin us every other Monday at 8 AM ET for the Obsession Worthy Podcasts:http://podcastingmorningshow.com/owp/Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 8 am ET (US) on Clubhouse: https://podcastingmorningshow.com/clubhousePowered by iRonickMedia.com and ContentCreatorsAccountant.comSend in your mailbag questions: https://www.podcastingmorningshow.com/contact/ or [email protected]Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Show? Send me a message on PodMatch, here:https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b
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