Your Podcast in My New Book (Insider 233)

AI-powered artwork, voiceover cadence secrets, cable-saving hacks, Spotify controversies, and your chance to be featured in a new podcasting book in this episode of Build a Big Podcast ... Why You Should Listen The secret to launching a podcast so memorable, your competitors will envy you for decades (and maybe beg to copy your plan!) Why some podcasts vanish without a trace, and how you can create episodes that claw their way into listener's memories (and wallets) How to turn your "disposable" podcast into a permanent, irresistible addiction that fans lust after—week after week The real AI artwork trick that'll make your podcast's cover look 10X better than your peers—no expensive designer required The step-by-step podcast launch formula that makes your name echo in the minds (and social feeds) of influencers everywhere How to engineer podcast content with a "half-life" most shows would kill for—so your episodes never fade or die The "hungry ghost" problem: are you feeding the gluttonous content monster, or creating something that makes you truly powerful? Secrets of seducing the media—using a media tour to fuel insatiable buzz and make your show un-ignorable The dangerous mistake podcasters make with their cables—and the simple backstage technique to make yours last a lifetime (envy of every audio pro) Are you subconsciously sabotaging your own show with a deadly dull vocal cadence? Here's how to inject instant charisma and control your audience's heartbeat Turn your first 10 listeners into your first million—steal this real-world example of podcast growth that puts big networks to shame Discover why old-school radio pros secretly fear podcasters—and the unfair "power moves" you can use to dominate them The subtle social signal hidden in your show's Spotify play count—and how to leverage it to own your niche (while rivals gnash their teeth) Is your collection of microphones pure greed, or pure genius? Find out how owning just two can put you lightyears ahead Why most podcasters cling to false hope and self-delusion about their reach—and the ruthless truth about how "success" really works in podcasting You want these links ... Subscribe to Build a Big Podcast See Big Podcast AMP for personalized podcast growth assistance Episode Timestamps [00:00] The grueling reality of recording an album as a five-year-old studio musician—and the lessons it taught [00:01:20] Fast fashion, "hungry ghosts," and the dark side of disposable content in today's podcasting world [00:05:14] How your podcast could become a real-world example in David's upcoming book—and why you shouldn't miss your shot [00:09:22] Launch secrets revealed: Live events, media tours, and the inside scoop on getting your podcast noticed from day one [00:14:52] Terry Gross, never hearing her own voice—and what selfie culture has changed forever about broadcast talent [00:19:11] How Rush Limbaugh did radio—addicted, nearly deaf, and still dominating the airwaves with a single secret weapon [00:24:55] Are you less successful if your Spotify numbers are low? The hidden danger of "success" metrics and what they truly mean for podcasters Big Ideas in This Episode Is your podcast a fast-fashion throwaway? Join my book: Immortalize your podcast success Why podcasters envy radio's secret skills The dark art of vocal seduction: cadence AI as your greedy new podcast designer? Spotify's power move: exposing your real numbers Are you hoarding microphones—or stories to tell? The Newsletter for Podcasters Big Podcast Insider - Weekly Podcasting Newsletter ​ This episode of Build a Big Podcast is brought to you by Riverside ...​ Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.​​ About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:​ This is the audio companion to Issue 233 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. On this episode, I dive into where the money is made in podcasting. how to get more reviews (and subscribers) for your podcast, podcast hosting, and more.   ​ Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click.​ Want more help growing your podcast audience? Big Podcast Extra - Podcasting Tips Big Podcast AMP (Audio Monetization Program) Click the icon below to listen.