Podcasting Insights: podcast growth advice for indie creators

Your show sounds cleaner than it ever has. You've sorted the room, fixed the levels, maybe even brought in an editor. And when you listen back — nothing.No connection. No feeling. Just technically correct audio with nobody in it.Hi, I'm Neal Veglio, founder of the Podmastery community from Podknows Podcasting. And this week, I'm exploring why that hollow feeling has nothing to do with your equipment — and why the fix is simpler than you think.I share a story from my radio days about a presenter who went from compelling-but-rough to polished-and-forgettable, what broadcast training actually teaches about the difference between performing and talking, and the 30-second exercise I even use myself before every recording.If you'd like a proper look at what's sitting between your show and where you want it to be, head to podmastery.co, hit the Get In Touch page, and tell me what's going on.

With Apple Podcasts video now becoming a mainstream feature as the main hosting platforms roll it out, there are more and more creators leaning into creating this content.But should you be joining them?Well, before we can answer this question, we need to establish the answer to another one; do you understand the algorithmic differences surrounding video and audio?Click play.I'll explain.Companies mentioned in this episode:LinkedInYouTubeApple Podcasts