96: Should You Start a Travel Podcast in 2026?

Come to a Merry Travel Creator Christmas Party! https://forms.fillout.com/t/kPeoLQcKw6us It feels like everyone and their aunt has a podcast and should you start one too? Today, I’m sitting down with the guy who’s been podcasting since before most creators even knew what an RSS feed was.This episode is pure gold for content creators, travel creators, and anyone who’s ever said, “I want to start a podcast… but where do I even begin?”Today, I’m joined by David Brodie, long-time travel podcaster, founder & CEO of the Voyascape Podcast Network, and the literal grandfather of travel podcasting. We dive into: How to tell better stories as a travel creatorHow to research destinations in a way that stands outThe biggest shift in podcasting since 2005 Should travel creators use video? Podcaster mistakes David sees constantlyHow to monetize a travel podcast beyond sponsorshipsIncluding: • podcast networks • tours • memberships • community building • digital products • high-ticket offers • affiliate marketing • and the hyper-local creator strategy that blew my mindWant to start your own travel podcast?I am literally obsessed with my producer Marie from Your Girl Media.Jump on a 15 minute strategy call with her to brainstorm your podcast ideas!  (And tell her I sent you)Email Marie: [email protected] her a DM: @yourgirlmediaCheck out her podcasts: Culture Cult Show / Your Girl 📍 Find David OnlineVoyascape Podcast Network: voyascape.com David’s Podcast: Travel in 10 Find it on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.🎧 Talented A.F. Podcast Production by Your Girl Media 📲 Follow: @yourgirlmedia 💻 Visit: www.yourgirlmedia.comSign up for my newsletter, the Content Compass to receive free tips and tricks to beat the content creation overwhelm and get back to traveling.Get five shifts that will take you from travel creator to business owner with actionable next steps included. AND two private podcast episodes. Get the Creator to CEO Playbook for $5Say hi on InstagramJoin Us 👉 The Travel Creator Business Plan Community!The only business-building community designed specifically for travel creators.  You’ll get:  ✔ monthly business systems  ✔ coworking + Q&A calls  ✔ a private community of creators building real businesses  ✔ guidance to help you move from “content machine” to “CEO energy”Sign Up HERE