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Podcast Answer Man
by Cliff Ravenscraft
I’ve produced more than fifty of my own shows, published over 5,000 episodes, and helped tens of thousands of people launch podcasts over the past two decades.Podcast Answer Man is where I explore what I’ve learned about using podcasting to build authority, deepen relationships, attract opportunities, and create meaningful work around your voice and expertise.In each episode, I examine the decisions that make a podcast worth creating for the long haul. We’ll talk about positioning, audience, consistency, technology, and workflows when they matter, but also the bigger questions of why you’re creating, who you want to serve, and what you want your podcast to make possible.If you want more than tactics and quick hacks, and you see podcasting as part of something bigger you’re building, you’re in the right place.
Episodes
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513 - What Does It Actually Mean To Be A Creator?
The phrase “creator economy” gets used everywhere these days. But what does it actually mean to be a creator? Is a creator someone who earns money directly from YouTube views, sponsorships, Patreon supporters, advertising, or brand deals? What about the entrepreneur who creates content for an...
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512 - Community, Belonging, and the Value of Smaller In-Person Podcast Events
Podcasting can be a surprisingly lonely activity. You can spend hours sitting alone behind a microphone, creating something that reaches hundreds or thousands of people, while having very few people in your everyday life who actually understand what you do. I remember what that felt like during…
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511 - Why I’m Creating Fewer Podcasts and Writing More
At the beginning of 2026, I committed to publishing a new episode of Podcast Answer Man every Friday morning at 12:01 a.m. I kept that commitment for months. Recently, I decided to let it go. In this episode, I want to take you deeper into the thinking behind that decision because this has become...
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510 - FIftteen Years, 760+ Episodes, and a Business Transformed by Podcasting
In 2011, Gary Takacs joined my four-week Podcasting A to Z course with an idea for a podcast specifically designed to serve dentists. Gary was certainly not new to his profession at the time. He had started his own dental practice management consulting firm in 1989 after spending the 1980s…
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509 - Does Your Podcast Still Deserve Your Time?
For the past 32 weeks, I have been committed to publishing a new episode of The Cliff Ravenscraft Show every Monday and a new episode of Podcast Answer Man every Friday. I made that commitment because I believed strongly in the value of consistency, and because bringing Podcast Answer Man back…
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508 - Five Questions Every Podcaster Must Answer Before Expecting Their Show to Generate Clients
For more than twenty years, people have asked me two questions about podcasting more than almost any others: “How do I launch a podcast?” “How do I grow my audience?” Those can be useful questions, but neither one appears on my list of the five questions you must be able to answer if your goal is...
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507 - Your Newest Episode Is Not Always Your Most Valuable
In 2016, I helped a student launch a podcast through my four-week Podcasting A to Z program. For this story, I call him Bill. Bill was 62 years old at the time. He wanted to create a library of leadership content that people could access on their own schedule. He also wanted to build a more…
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506 - The Feedback That Could Keep a Creator Going for Six Months
There may be a podcast you’ve listened to for years—someone who has taught you, encouraged you, entertained you, or helped you make decisions that changed your life. But have you ever actually told them? I’ve been listening to podcasts since the summer of 2005. Over those twenty years, I’ve...
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505 - Has Your Business Outgrown What You’re Known For?
What happens when your work has evolved, but the market still associates you with an earlier version of your professional identity? In this episode, I explore how to use the content you create to intentionally change what people know you for, especially when your current work is profitable enough...
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504 - What Do You Really Want Your Podcast to Do for You?
Many people begin podcasting with the goal of launching a show and growing an audience. But after observing thousands of podcasting journeys over the past two decades, I have become convinced that the podcast itself is rarely the true desired outcome. What people really want is what they hope the...
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503 - Does Every Podcast Need To Be On YouTube?
Does every podcaster need to be on YouTube? That is the question I’m answering in this episode of Podcast Answer Man. A recent LinkedIn post, sent to me by my friend Stuart Crane, talked about YouTube’s latest podcast-focused features and the growing amount of podcast consumption happening on...
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502 - Should Your Podcast Be Listed on IMDb?
Last week, while attending a social media conference in Lima, Ohio, I heard a speaker recommend something I had never seriously considered before: Submit your podcast to IMDb. The idea was that IMDb has become a highly trusted source that AI tools and search engines often reference when gathering...
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501 - Let Them Unsubscribe
I recently came across a LinkedIn post that made a strong case for podcast hosts getting to the point more quickly. The idea was simple: if your episode could be ten minutes, don’t stretch it into forty-five. Respect your listener’s time. Say the thing. And honestly, I get it. If I’m reading a...
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500 - Podcasting As A Trust Engine
Welcome to episode 500 of Podcast Answer Man. This milestone episode gave me an opportunity to reflect on what podcasting has meant to me over the past two decades, how the podcasting space has changed, and why I still believe so deeply in the power of this medium. There is no shortage of...
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499 - Why I’m Live Streaming the Making of My Podcast
In this episode, I share the thinking behind my new live streaming and video content strategy. For the past several months, I’ve been very clear that Podcast Answer Man is an audio-only podcast, and that is still true. I remain a strong advocate for creating audio content that is designed first…
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498 - Does The World Really Need Another Podcast?
A question came up while I was preparing for my podcasting workshop at Social Media Marketing World: Does the world really need another podcast? It is a fair question. There are already millions of podcasts out there. Many industries feel crowded. A lot of topics have already been covered. AI has...
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497 - In A World Of AI Polish, Presence Stands Out
In this episode, I recorded while out for a walk using a small wired lavalier recorder clipped to my shirt. It was not a studio setup. It was not polished. It was not carefully produced. And that is exactly the point. The recorder I used for this episode is the TASCAM DR-10L PRO -...
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496 - How To Keep Publishing When Life Gets Full
I missed an episode last week. It was the first time since recommitting to a weekly publishing schedule for Podcast Answer Man that I failed to release an episode on Friday morning at 12:01 a.m. And you know what? The world is still spinning. In this episode, I talk through what happened, why I...
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495 - Audience Reduction Strategy: How Fewer Listeners Can Create More Impact
This episode came from a pattern I’ve seen over and over again. So many people come to me asking for audience growth strategies. They’ve been podcasting for a while, they feel like they’ve hit a plateau, and they believe the answer is getting in front of more people. In this episode, I challenge...
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494 - Why Unfinished People Make The Most Trustworthy Teachers
In this episode, I share something I’ve been seeing over and over again in conversations with people who are on the verge of launching a podcast. There’s this belief that you need to have everything figured out before you’re allowed to speak, teach, or share your voice. I challenge that idea...
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493 - What Podcasting Actually Did to Our Life and Family
Over the years, I’ve told my origin story in podcasting many times. I’ve shared how I got started, how things grew, and how this work eventually became my full-time career. But what you’ve almost never heard is this story told alongside Stephanie. Recently, Stephanie and I were invited to be…
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492 - The Decision That Comes Before the Audience
In this episode, I’m sharing a conversation with Heather Bayer who was one of the first people in her industry to launch a podcast. She didn’t wait for permission. She made a decision about who she was and who she was there to serve. More than a decade later, she’s still showing up every single...
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491 - He Built a Podcast Network From Scratch. What 15 Years of Podcasting Taught Him
In this conversation, I sat down with Jason Cabassi, someone I had the privilege of helping launch into podcasting back in 2011. Since then, Jason has gone on to produce more than a thousand episodes and build an entire podcast network centered around the shows he loves. We talked about how it…
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490 - The Real Reason Most Podcasters Never Make Money
In today’s episode, I’m sharing a replay of a conversation I had two years ago with Alex Freeman on the UpFlip podcast. When that interview first aired, it quickly became one of the most significant entry points into my world. For several months afterward, people were reaching out to me saying…
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489 - The Long Game: How Real Thought Leaders Are Made
In this episode, I share one of the most important lessons I’ve learned from more than twenty years of podcasting and content creation. Success in this space, more often than not, comes down to two simple things: getting started and staying in the game longer than everyone else. I talk about how…
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488 - Why a Bigger Audience Won’t Fix Your Podcast
Have you ever felt like your podcast is a grind? You’ve been showing up consistently. Publishing episodes every week. Doing everything people say you should do. And yet, after months or even years, it feels like nothing is really changing. You keep telling yourself: “Once my audience gets bigger,...
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487 - Podcasting Has Officially Surpassed Talk Radio.
In this episode of Podcast Answer Man, I talk about a milestone moment that I never thought I’d see so soon. For the first time in history, audio podcasting has surpassed AM/FM talk radio as the most popular way Americans consume spoken-word audio. This episode is part industry insight, part...
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486 - Video Is Not the Future of Podcasting and Why Audio Still Wins
Lately, I’ve been seeing a growing narrative that video podcasting is no longer optional. That if you’re not producing high-quality video alongside your podcast, you’re already behind. I don’t buy it. In this episode, I offer a thoughtful, experience-based response to that claim. Not because I...
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485 - An In-Depth, Thoughtful Defense of Why RSS Still Matters
In this episode, I share a conversation that was recorded at the Cincinnati Podcast Studio with Brian Erickson. I originally invited Brian to join me for an episode of my What Are You Creating? podcast, which I typically produce as an audio-only show. Since Brian runs a studio devoted to...
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484 - The Long Game of Podcasting: Lessons From 5,000+ Episodes with Guest Scott Smith
In this episode, I sit down with Scott Smith, host of The Daily Boost, for a wide-ranging conversation shaped by more than two decades of podcasting experience. This is an honest exploration of what it actually takes to stay relevant, build a sustainable business, and remain creatively alive over...
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483 - Does Podcasting Take Too Much Time and Cost Too Much Money to Produce?
Does podcasting really take too much time and cost too much money to produce? That question came up for me after a series of conversations with experienced podcasters who have stepped away from shows they once loved. In this episode, I explore that question from multiple angles, drawing on my own...
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482 - Why You Should Consider Creating a Separate Podcast with Only 5 to 10 Episodes
What if the most powerful podcast you ever create is not one you plan to produce every week for years, but one you intentionally decide to end before you ever hit record on episode one? In this episode, I share the full recording of my PodFest Expo 2026 session where I make the case for launching…
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481 - How to Start a Podcast and Still Be Around 12 Years Later
If you would like to learn how to start a podcast and still be around 12 years later, you will want to listen to this episode. In it, I share a powerful conversation with Laura McClellan, host of The Productive Woman podcast, who took my Podcasting A to Z course more than twelve years ago and has...
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480 - Why Podcasting Conferences Still Matter. PodFest 2026
In this episode, I share why podcasting conferences still matter in 2026. Attending podcast-focused conferences has shaped my entire career. From the early days of missing the very first podcasting events to the way conferences eventually accelerated my growth, my relationships, and my income…
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479 - How Long a Podcast Episode Should Be: Consistency, Habit, and the Truth About Video
One of the most common questions I get from podcasters is how long a podcast episode should be, and in this episode I go much deeper than just throwing out a number. Podcast Episode Length In the first half of this episode, I answer a SpeakPipe voicemail from Nate about episode length and whether...
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478 - Stephen Bartlett, Diary of a CEO, and The Myth of Six Simple Tips for Podcast Success
In this episode, I respond to a popular video from Stephen Bartlett, host of The Diary of a CEO, where he shares how his podcast generates seven figures a year and suggests that "anyone else can do it too" by following six simple tips for podcast success. Let me be clear. I respect Stephen...
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477 - Why I Moved the Podcast Answer Man Website to Podpage
Podpage Features For Podcasts: In this episode, I share the full story behind why I’ve rebuilt the Podcast Answer Man website using Podpage and why I now believe it’s an excellent turn-key solution for podcasters who don’t want to deal with custom design, WordPress architecture, CSS, plug-ins,...
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476 - Twenty Years In and We’re Still Arguing About This - The Real Definition of a Podcast
The Real Definition of a Podcast Podcasting has been around for more than two decades. You would think the definition would be settled by now. Yet here we are in 2025, and people are still confidently giving advice in large Facebook groups while misunderstanding what actually makes a podcast a...
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475 - Podcast Answer Man Is Back. Your P4next Questions Answered
Your P4next Questions Answered After several years focused on business strategy and mindset coaching, I am stepping back into the role that shaped two decades of my work. Podcast Answer Man is officially back. This episode marks the beginning of a new chapter that honors my roots while embracing...
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474 - The Zoom PodTrak P4next: The Most Impressive Podcast Device I’ve Used in Years
In this episode I return to my Podcast Answer Man roots and share an in-depth review of my newest and most unexpected favorite piece of podcast gear. The Zoom PodTrak P4next! This tiny device delivers almost everything I rely on from the Rodecaster Pro 2 at a fraction of the size and a fraction…
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473 - The Magic of Audio First Content Production
In this episode, I speak about the enduring power and benefits of audio-first content creation, specifically podcasting. Even as the media landscape continues to evolve, I firmly believe that audio podcasting remains a highly valuable and underutilized strategy for building your message…
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472- Outline Any Podcast Episode in 15 Minutes or Less: A Proven 9-Question Method
In this episode, I'm thrilled to share a proven method for quickly and effectively outlining presentations, talks, webinars, or any form of communication. At the core of this approach are nine focusing questions I learned from my public speaking mentor. Whether you're a seasoned speaker or just...
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471 - The Million-Dollar Mistake Most Podcasters Make (And How to Avoid It)
In this episode, I reveal the complete 11-step formula I recommend for building an online business. This valuable content—which people have paid thousands of dollars to receive in my in-person workshops—is now being shared with a wider audience. I start by sharing my own entrepreneurial journey,...
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470 - Core Beliefs Every Entrepreneur Needs for Success
In this value packed episode, I share 19 core essential beliefs that I believe are critical for entrepreneurs in order to achieve success. These beliefs cover a wide range of topics, from believing in your ability to succeed as an entrepreneur, to trusting that financial success will follow your...
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469 - Is It Worth Having A Video Version of Your Audio Podcast?
Have you ever felt the magic of something you love slowly slipping away? In this episode, I share how my experiment with creating a video version of this podcast was diminishing the magic of my beloved audio-first approach to creating podcast content. Tune in to this in-depth exploration of the...
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468 - Let’s Put An End To The Myth of The Overnight Success
I’ve been observing an alarming trend. Many people are prematurely quitting their day jobs, having fallen for the myth of overnight success. In this episode, I will discuss the myth of overnight success and its negative impact on the wellbeing of those who believe in it. I will introduce three...
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467 - Turning Podcasting Failures into Success: My Top Three Mistakes Over The Past Four Years
In this episode, I open up about the top three mistakes I've made over the past four years. I'll share how stopping my weekly podcast content, neglecting consistent email communication with my audience, and abandoning my life-giving early morning routine impacted my journey. Join me as I share…
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466 - Graham Cochrane | Do You Know Who You Are And What You Truly Want Out of Life?
Most people are living a life that’s not even close to the life of their dreams. Some people are living parts of their dream, but they feel something is missing. Many feel stuck in this season of life or go through their day with a sense that they were made for something more. In a word, life has...
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465 - The Number One Method For Growing Your Audience
In this podcast episode, I interview my dear friend Jessica Rhodes about her podcast guesting service business, Interview Connections, which she started in 2013. Over the past decade, her business has become a powerful entity that helps individuals reach their ideal clients and expand their...
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464 - From Seven Years of Intention To Taking Action Within 7 Days
In today's episode, I share a transformative conversation highlighting how one coaching session can shift years of aspirations into rapid reality. Recently, I had the pleasure of coaching Ryan Hamilton, a visionary who had been nurturing the dream of launching his own podcast and becoming an...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
I’ve produced more than fifty of my own shows, published over 5,000 episodes, and helped tens of thousands of people launch podcasts over the past two decades.Podcast Answer Man is where I explore what I’ve learned about using podcasting to build authority, deepen relationships, attract opportunities, and create meaningful work around your voice and expertise.In each episode, I examine the decisions that make a podcast worth creating for the long haul. We’ll talk about positioning, audience, consistency, technology, and workflows when they matter, but also the bigger questions of why you’re creating, who you want to serve, and what you want your podcast to make possible.If you want more than tactics and quick hacks, and you see podcasting as part of something bigger you’re building, you’re in the right place.
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Cliff Ravenscraft
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