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Getting discovered isn't just about publishing more episodes. On today’s special, Empowered Podcasting LIVE!, myself, Jason Cercone and Rich Perry are joined by Julia Levine, the Podcast Teacher and break down 'podcast SEO', which helps the right listeners find your show instead of chasing them across social media...Episode Highlights:[00:00] Why Podcast SEO Matters[04:07] Julia's Podcasting Journey[06:47] Podcast SEO vs. Google SEO[11:58] Interview Shows and Keyword Strategy[14:57] Solo Episodes and Scripting Tips[19:47] The Three-Step Podcast SEO Framework[25:31] Show Notes Hooks and Common Mistakes[34:32] Show Notes SEO Basics[41:01] How Individual Episodes Rank in Search[43:36] Julia's Conference JourneyLinks & Resources:Join us at Empowered Podcasting August 21-23:https://empoweredpodcasting.com (20% off with code: EPCMARC20)Connect with Julia Levine:https://thepodcastteacher.com/Connect with Jason Cercone:https://www.bombtrackmedia.com/Connect with Rich Perry:https://richperry.com/Feature 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/eval⁠⁠Powered 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

Feeling overwhelmed by podcasting advice, creator conferences, and too many decisions? This conversation shows how Empowered Podcasting Conference 3 (EPC3) is being built to help podcasters overwhelmed by information overload find more simplicity, stronger connections, and a real sense of community.In this episode, I hand the conversation over to the Podcasting Morning Show team for a behind-the-scenes look at Empowered Podcasting Conference 3. Joining me are Jason Cercone, Rich Perry, Ralph Estep, and members of the podcasting community as we discuss the origins of EPC, the lessons learned from the first two conferences, the challenges of planning an intimate event, and why independent podcasters need spaces where they can feel supported, connected, and inspired instead of overwhelmed.Episode Highlights:[10:19] Why Creators Need EPC[16:20] The EPC Origin Story[18:44] Early Risks and First Wins[21:04] Lessons from the EPC2 Stress Test[26:53] Partners and Event Roles[31:37] The Virtual Tickets Debate[35:07] Building Year-Round Sponsorships[40:30] Community and Networking Matter Most[47:36] Intimacy vs. Conference Growth[50:53] How Speakers Are Selected[55:29] Volunteers Wanted!Links & Resources:Join us at Empowered Podcasting August 21-23:https://empoweredpodcasting.com (20% off with code: EPCMARC20)Connect with Jason Cercone:https://www.bombtrackmedia.com/Connect with Rich Perry:https://richperry.com/Feature 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 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/eval⁠⁠Powered 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

Finding your podcast is still harder than it should be, and this week our cast and crew dig into why discoverability remains a challenge for indie creators. We also cover podcast movement updates, including the new community voting process for conference sessions, YouTube growth tips that many podcasters overlook, and the latest platform changes affecting creators. Ralph's Business Bite breaks down why Starbucks is paying baristas to create TikTok content and what that strategy can teach creators about authentic marketing and generating new revenue. Along the way, we discuss captions on YouTube, Facebook's creator updates, new recording tools, and what these shifts could mean for growing your show.Episode Highlights:[03:28] Active Podcast Stats Explained[06:34] What the Numbers Really Mean[11:00] Billy's 100 Reels Challenge[17:54] Oversaturation vs. the Algorithm[23:11] Business Bite: Starbucks and TikTok Marketing[25:37] Trust Beats Ads Every Time[25:54] The Creator Tax Reality[32:23] How YouTube Captions Boost Discoverability[39:06] SureTake Recording Tool[42:41] Podcast Movement VotingLinks & Resources:Billy Thorpe's 100 Reel Challenge:https://www.facebook.com/reel/1731930684713828Vote for Ralph to speak at Podcast Movement 2026:https://podcastmovement.fider.io/posts/329/your-podcast-is-a-business-now-keep-more-of-what-it-makesFeature 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/eval⁠⁠Powered 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

Podcasting is changing fast, and keeping up can feel overwhelming when the numbers and tools keep shifting. In this episode, the morning show cast and crew discuss podcast discovery, metrics, and what they really mean for creators trying to grow their audience and build a sustainable show. From play counts and listener engagement to premium content, fan support, and monetization, the conversation shares practical ideas that help podcasters make better decisions without getting distracted by vanity metrics. Here's the thing, the numbers only matter when they help you better understand the people listening.Episode Highlights:[01:48] Meet Sam Sethi[06:18] Why Plays Matter More Than Downloads[08:03] Listen Time and Completion Metrics[20:09] HLS and First-Party Data Explained[25:05] Making Podcast Discovery Simpler[29:25] Gamified Rewards for Podcast Listeners[30:41] Discovery Without Video[36:37] Superfeeds Explained[44:32] Premium Content Made Simple[48:32] Micropayments and OpenUSD[52:01] Go Ugly Early: Launch Before It's PerfectLinks & Resources:Sam Sethi on TrueFans:https://truefans.fm/fans/samListen to Podnews Weekly Review Co-hosted by Sam Sethi:https://open.spotify.com/show/1c5Vr6LiR2THR2j0QQkP3U?si=27b677e518e1454fFeature 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/eval⁠⁠Powered 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

Growing a podcast takes more than publishing new episodes. In this conversation, the morning show cast and crew discuss how to build better podcast sponsorships by looking beyond traditional ad reads and making the most of the audience, platforms, and content you already have. From newsletters and social media to community engagement and sponsorship packages, the discussion shares practical ideas for creating partnerships that bring value to both creators and sponsors. Here's the thing, the strongest opportunities often come from the trust you've already built with your audience.Episode Highlights:[03:34] Trailer: I Shake My Head[09:44] Producer Backstory and Growth[14:03] Defining Podcast Real Estate[18:08] Overlooked Assets That Build Trust[22:18] Monetizing Platforms and Video[27:25] Know Your Audience to Monetize[35:23] Newsletter Engagement Tactics[42:21] How to Create Sponsor Packages[45:44] Small vs. Long-Term Sponsorship Deals[51:39] Proving Sponsor ValueLinks & Resources:Content Creator’s Accountant Blog Post:Audio vs. Video: Where Is Your Audience? https://www.contentcreatorsaccountant.com/blog/audio-vs-video-audience/I Shake My Head Podcast:https://www.ishakemyheadpod.com/Feature 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/eval⁠⁠Powered 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

Podcasting keeps changing, and creators are constantly deciding which tools, platforms, and formats are worth their time. In this episode, the morning show cast and crew discuss the future of podcast creation, including Riverside and other AI-powered production tools, all-in-one workflows, video, newsletters, audience behavior, and why listeners often follow creators instead of platforms. The conversation looks at what these changes mean for independent podcasters without losing sight of what keeps people coming back. Here's the thing: new technology, including platforms like Riverside, can make creating easier, but strong relationships with your audience still matter most.Episode Highlights:[05:50] Podcast Stats and the Summer Slump[13:59] Midyear Money Checkup[20:09] News Bites: Mel Robbins Goes Audio-First[21:57] The Audio vs. Video Editing Debate[27:18] Why Audio Still Comes First[31:23] Car Brands, Radio, and Listening Habits[34:32] CarPlay, Radio, and Earbuds[39:23] Tech Updates: Substack and Captivate[48:15] The Risks of All-in-One Platforms[53:30] Why Fans Follow CreatorsLinks & Resources:Mid-Year Money Check by Ralph Estep:contentcreatorsaccountant.com/blog/mid-year-money-checkRiverside's Big Announcement:riverside.com/blog/riverside-2-0Podcast SEO Workshop (Arielle Nissenblatt):luma.com/p9u6idp5People Follow Creators, Not Platforms:podnews.net/press-release/podcast-atlasSubstack Recording Studio:https://on.substack.com/p/introducing-the-substack-recording Feature 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/eval⁠⁠Powered 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

Treating your podcast like a business starts with understanding podcast tax write-offs and which expenses you can deduct. In this episode, the morning show cast and crew explain podcast tax write-offs for podcasters and content creators, covering the difference between a hobby and a business and the everyday deductions many creators overlook. From podcast equipment and editing software to conferences, home office expenses, and creative side projects, they share practical examples that make tax season easier to understand. Here's the thing, building good financial habits now can save you money and a lot of stress when tax season rolls around.Episode Highlights:[02:31] Saving Bug and Moss[09:22] DJ Gear as a Tax Deduction[12:09] Audit Proof and Business Intent[18:40] Write-Off vs. Business Expense[21:52] Conference and Sponsorship Costs[28:20] Business Vehicle Red Flags[30:20] Why Receipts Beat Bank Statements[33:17] Start Tracking Expenses Today[44:12] Hobby vs. Business Rules[47:59] Common Creator Tax Deductions[49:45] The Six-Step Tax RoadmapLinks & Resources:Bug & Moss Special:mbpod.com/bug-and-moss-specialContent Creator’s Accountant Blog Post:Podcast Hobby to Business contentcreatorsaccountant.com/blog/when-your-podcast-hobbyFeature 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

Your podcast has only a few seconds to make a first impression, and that moment often starts before anyone hears a single word. In this episode, the morning show cast and crew discuss what makes your podcast cover art stand out, how artwork influences listener decisions, and why branding, readability, and simplicity matter more than adding extra design elements. The conversation also covers episode thumbnails, AI-generated artwork, and practical ways to test what actually gets people to press play. Here's the thing, small changes to your visuals can make a bigger difference than you might expect.Episode Highlights:[01:55] Unboxing a 3D-Printed Gift[06:39] How Taglines Boost Search Discovery[11:50] Apple’s “Featured in This Show” Links[16:29] Cover Art Questions Kickoff[18:12] Cover Art Specs, Ratios, and Testing[23:17] Measuring Click-Through Success[30:11] Your Cover Art Is the First Handshake[34:05] Why Faces Build Trust[38:32] The Billboard Rule: Five Words or Less[45:06] Should You Disclose AI Artwork?Links & Resources:Chuck Taylor: https://www.tiktok.com/@thechucktaylor33/video/7647318172294565151What 500 Episodes Reveal About Podcast Success:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjoH1dcpPNMFeature 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

Finding new listeners has never been easier, yet getting discovered can still feel like one of the biggest challenges in podcasting. In this episode, the morning show cast and crew discuss how YouTube has become a major Podcast Discovery Platform, changing the way audiences find and engage with new shows. The conversation covers listener behavior, social media's role in growth, AI-generated content, advertising trends, and why creators need to think beyond traditional podcast apps. Most podcasts don't struggle because there aren't enough listeners. They struggle because those listeners are discovering content in places many creators aren't paying attention to.Episode Highlights:[02:41] Game Talk[06:13] News and Data Roundup[14:19] Business Bite: Beyond CPM Revenue[21:01] Amanda Returns Update[27:08] Shure Microphone Deals[28:51] The AI Podcast Flood[30:24] The Transparency Debate[32:06] Regulation Risks for AI Content[39:56] Netflix and Video Podcasts[47:49] YouTube's Discovery Shift[50:04] Podcast Growth Tactics Breakdown[53:29] Paid Ads and Podcast Websites[01:00:02] Using AI for AnalyticsLinks & Resources:Empowered Podcasting LIVE! (live or recorded):https://podcastingmorningshow.com/epcliveShure's 4-day Sale:https://www.shure.com/en-US/special-offersFeature 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

Growing a podcast audience has never been easy, and today's creators face more competition and more choices than ever before. In this episode, the morning show cast and crew sit down with Rob Walch to talk about audience growth, discoverability, monetization, AI, video podcasting, and the lessons learned from more than two decades in the industry. One of the biggest takeaways is why most podcasts don't grow as quickly as many creators expect. Rob shares practical advice on podcast SEO, advertising, and building an audience that sticks around. Whether you're launching your first show or looking to grow an existing one, this episode offers a realistic look at what it takes to succeed in podcasting today.Episode Highlights:[02:01] Meet Rob Walch[07:11] Blue Yeti Microphone: Then and Now[09:27] Why the Old Podcasting Advice Still Works[10:40] Is It Too Late to Start a Podcast?[15:35] How to Spot Fake Podcast Numbers[17:19] The Basics of Real Podcast Growth[21:37] Podcast SEO and Search Discovery[25:55] The Podcast Discovery Myth[27:14] Why Podcasters Quit[30:28] Monetization Beyond CPMs[35:06] Programmatic Ads Explained[37:39] The Reality of HLS Video[53:23] AI Tools vs. AI SlopLinks & Resources:Connect with Rob Walch:https://www.podcage.com/podcast411/about/https://www.inandaroundpodcasting.com/https://captivate.fmFeature 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

Building a loyal audience is one thing, but finding new ways to serve them can open up entirely different opportunities. In this episode, the morning show cast and crew talk with Sid Meadows about using private podcasting for education, onboarding, community building, and paid podcast content. Drawing from his experience launching a training program for newcomers in his industry, Sid shares how solving a specific problem led to a new revenue stream and a scalable way to deliver valuable content. Here's the thing, a paid podcast doesn't have to be complicated or reserved for large audiences. Sometimes the best ideas come from identifying a need, creating a solution, and being willing to test something new.Episode Highlights:[02:00] Why Private Podcasting Matters[05:53] Core Foundations of a Private Podcast[08:28] Revenue Opportunities and Industry Challenges[14:31] Audio vs. Video Strategy[18:00] Selling and Distribution Plans[24:23] Keeping Content Updated[30:41] Lessons Every Creator Can Apply[31:34] Building Scalable Content Offers[31:51] Solve Real Problems, Not Just Create Content[36:25] Choosing Joy Over the Grind[43:40] Automation and Drip Content[54:08] Launch Plans and FunnelsLinks & Resources:Core Foundation I Contract Interiors Training:https://www.corefoundations.co/Feature 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

The numbers behind your podcast can reveal a lot, but only when you know how to interpret them. In this episode, the morning show cast and crew discuss Spotify's latest platform updates, changing measurement standards, and what these shifts could mean for creators trying to better understand their audience. The conversation dives into podcast analytics, listener behavior, video consumption trends, sponsorship opportunities, and the ongoing challenge of measuring meaningful engagement. Here's the thing, bigger numbers don't always tell a bigger story. Sometimes the most valuable insights come from understanding how people connect with your content, not just how many people press play.Episode Highlights:[03:19] Camp Footprint Story [08:19] Candy Man at Camp [13:45] Podcast Stats and Summer Schedule[16:29] Canada Podcast Report[25:21] Business Bite: Side Careers for Creators[27:16] Print-on-Demand Profits[28:41] Sell Digital Products[30:10] Fund Your Dreams Smartly[32:44] The Podcast Monetization Debate[35:48] Trust and Sponsorship Fit[37:12] Relationships Over Metrics[41:48] Instagram-to-RSS Automation[44:24] Spotify 30-Second Plays Explained[49:04] Sponsor Value Beyond DownloadsLinks & Resources:Content Creator’s Accountant Blog Post: Earn While Growinghttps://www.contentcreatorsaccountant.com/blog/money-while-your-podcast-grows/Stampede Social: https://www.stampede.social/Empowered Podcasting Conference on August 21-23, 2026:https://empoweredpodcasting.com/PodSummit: Canada's Premier Podcasting Event https://www.podsummit.com/Podcast Movement: https://2026.podcastmovement.com/Feature 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

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

Podcasting can change more than your audience, it can change the relationships around you. The morning show cast and crew talk about what it means to understand your podcast through the eyes of spouses, partners, children, and family members who may not always share your passion. From navigating tough conversations about time, money, and support to handling feedback from the people closest to you, the discussion is filled with honest stories and personal reflections. Here's the thing, understanding your podcast isn't just about downloads and growth. Sometimes it's about recognizing how the people in your life experience the journey alongside you.Episode Highlights:[08:02] Partners and Podcasting[10:07] Supportive Spouse Stories[14:39] When Support Is Missing[19:14] Family Listening and Tension[21:24] Mailbag: Partner Doubts[24:21] Explaining Podcasting at Home[28:12] Partners Just Need Joy[29:34] Money Talks: Podcast Revenue[32:06] Podcasting Is a Job[33:45] Handling Spouse Critiques[35:28] The Ego-Free Feedback Mindset[39:26] When Kids Feel EmbarrassedLinks & Resources:At the Counter with the Baking Pastor:https://bakingpastor.com/atc-podcast/Feature 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

Anyone can create a podcast, but creating interviews that listeners remember takes a different set of skills. The morning show cast and crew sit down with podcasting veteran Dave Jackson to talk about what it really takes to create podcast conversations that feel natural, engaging, and worth sharing. From researching guests and asking stronger follow-up questions to building lasting relationships and using AI without losing the human touch, the discussion is full of practical lessons from years behind the microphone. Here's the thing, the best interviews aren't driven by a list of questions. They're built on curiosity, preparation, and a willingness to truly listen.Episode Highlights:[02:29] Guest Intro: Dave Jackson[04:28] Pre-Interview Preparation[08:54] Researching Guests More Deeply[10:23] Avoiding Generic Interviews[13:45] The Skills Behind Great Conversations[19:53] Common Mid-Interview Mistakes[21:32] How to Disagree with Guests Respectfully[31:07] Pitching Guests the Smart Way[33:46] What Great Interviewers Do Differently[41:03] Post-Interview Follow-Through[44:41] Using AI to Create Better Episodes[48:44] Keep It HumanLinks & Resources:Dave Jackson's links: School of Podcasting: https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/Podcast consulting: https://www.podcastconsultant.com/Book: Profit from Your Podcasthttps://a.co/d/0bjJUCxhFeature 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

AI is making it easier than ever to create content, but it's also making it harder to sound like yourself. The morning show cast and crew discuss what happens when AI starts to become your voice, why authenticity is becoming more valuable in a sea of automated content, and how creators can stay relevant when everyone has access to the same tools. From podcast discovery and video consumption trends to the role of personal experience in building trust, the conversation keeps coming back to one question: what makes your content uniquely yours? In a world where AI can do more than ever, your perspective may be the one thing it can't replicate.Episode Highlights:[01:47] Podcasting by the Numbers[04:48] Audacity 4 Update[06:13] Business Bite: Ad Revenue Trends[09:23] Netflix and Tubi Enter Podcasting[11:54] Why Podcast Discovery Keeps Getting Harder[13:46] Do We Really Need Video?[20:05] Trailers That Convert Listeners[23:46] When to Update Your Podcast Trailer[26:24] Trailer Congruency Tips[27:50] AI Exposed Marketing Work[29:07] Using AI Without Burnout[36:19] AI-Flooded SEO Content[45:29] Disclosure and AI Policy[49:28] Final Takeaways and Next ShowLinks & Resources:Indie Podcasters: A Roadmap to Your First $500:https://www.contentcreatorsaccountant.com/blog/indie-podcasters-under-500/Mike Teaches Audacity: Audacity 4 Traininghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCinVymsMw5SfibkbOrdlaXQPodcast Index Podcast Statistics:https://podcastindex.org/apps?appTypes=appFeature 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

If you've been podcasting for a while, you know the lessons that stick often come from experience. The morning show cast and crew sit down with Daniel J. Lewis, who's been podcasting for nearly two decades, to talk about years of podcasting, from dial-up internet and RSS feeds to audience growth, video, and Podcasting 2.0. Daniel walks through the hard part: staying consistent when life gets messy, what he's learned from nearly two decades in the industry, and why listener relationships beat trend-chasing every time. Here's the thing: tools change, platforms come and go, but building a show people actually care about comes down to showing up, connecting with your audience, and remembering why you started.Episode Highlights:[01:21] Meet Daniel J. Lewis[05:15] Podcasting Then vs. Now[09:22] Advice for New Podcasters[12:09] The Video Podcasting Debate[18:18] How to Win at Conferences[24:30] Podcasting 2.0 Roadblocks[26:59] Why Podgagement Exists[32:26] Why Engagement Creates Momentum[41:54] Why Podchapters Exists[42:43] Chapters That Drive Action[50:49] Promoting Podcasting 2.0[57:19] What’s Next and Wrap-UpLinks & Resources:Follow Daniel for podcasting insights and Podcasting 2.0 updates:https://x.com/theDanielJLewisPodcasting tips, strategies, and resources from Daniel J. Lewis:https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ Podcast reviews, rankings, SEO tracking, and audience engagement tools:https://podgagement.com/AI-powered podcast chapters, transcripts, and chapter-enhanced audio files: https://podchapters.com/Feature 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

If you've ever wondered how to turn a listener into a paying clients, this conversation is a great place to start. The morning show cast and crew talk about recognizing the value of your expertise, creating opportunities beyond sponsorships, and building trust through the content you're already producing. Here's the thing, you don't need a massive audience to attract a paying client. When people consistently hear your insights, solutions, and perspective, your podcast can become the proof that you're the right person to help them.Episode Highlights:[04:34] The Consulting Mindset Shift[09:42] Your Podcast Validates Expertise[10:40] The Proving Mindset Problem[14:31] Charging for Your Expertise[17:31] You Don’t Need Massive Downloads[21:41] Your RSS Feed as a Demo Reel[24:35] Avoiding Free Consulting Traps[28:40] Creating Consulting Packages[31:52] Pricing Your Services[39:52] Selling Solutions, Not Prices[41:05] Finding Your Right AudienceLinks & Resources:Ralph's blog post about 'How a Podcast Can Become a Consulting Business':⁠https://www.contentcreatorsaccountant.com/blog/podcast-a-consulting-business/SquadCast:https://squadcast.fm/Descript: https://www.descript.com/video-editingPodmatch: https://podmatch.com/aboutEventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/product-updates/roadmap-2026/Feature 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

Every podcaster runs into challenges, but some moments hit harder than others. In this episode, the morning show cast and crew dive into five real podcasting challenges, from losing a longtime co-host and handling demanding clients to choosing beginner gear, creating smoother transitions, and dealing with the mistakes hosts obsess over but listeners barely notice. Here's the thing, the problems that feel biggest in the moment often have practical solutions. Through honest stories and shared experiences, this conversation is a reminder that every podcast challenge is part of the journey.Episode Highlights:[02:16] Spotlight: Boomer Bunker[04:32] Co-Host Quits After Three Years[08:40] Keeping Momentum After a Major Change[14:33] Budget Gear for Beginners[15:46] One Mic vs. Two Mics[17:49] Room Treatment and Cheap Mics[20:10] Test Episodes and Phone Recording[24:42] Adobe Enhance and the Co-Host Agreement[26:02] The Client from Hell[29:11] When to Fire a Client[32:23] Guests Gone Rogue[43:12] Creator vs. Listener PerspectiveLinks & Resources:The Boomer Bunkerhttps://www.boomerbunker.com/Junaid Ahmed's podcast-host software launch:https://podglue.com/Feature 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

If you've been wondering how to stand out online when everyone uses AI, you're not alone. The morning show cast and crew sit down with creator Jeff Sieh to talk about using AI as a creative partner instead of a replacement, building stronger connections with your audience, and keeping your personality at the center of your content. Here's the thing, when everyone uses AI, the real difference isn't the tool, it's the human behind it. This conversation is a reminder that your voice, experiences, and perspective are still the things people can't automate.Episode Highlights:[04:25] Meet Jeff Sieh[12:32] Finding Your Unique Voice[13:51] Why AI Matters Now[18:42] Jeff’s AI Workflow Toolbox[22:37] AI Hype vs. Real Opportunity[26:30] Show Notes Automation Breakdown[31:34] How AI Is Disrupting Editing[35:14] SEO Titles and Castmagic[40:33] Keeping Your Voice While Using AI[43:28] Creator Trends to Watch[47:13] Budgeting Your AI Stack[52:11] One Action to Take This WeekLinks & Resources:Connect with Jeff Sieh:https://jeffsieh.com/toolbox/ http://jeffsieh.com/ Junaid Ahmed's podcast-host software launch:https://podglue.com/Feature 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

Podcasting feels like it’s going through an identity crisis as creators get pulled between audio, video, AI tools, algorithms, and the pressure to constantly grow. The morning show cast and crew talk about whether podcasting is starting to lose the simplicity and connection that made people fall in love with it in the first place. There’s a bigger conversation around discoverability, creator burnout, audience trust, and the growing belief that not every podcaster needs a full media company setup just to stay relevant. The episode also digs into how AI summaries, video expectations, and platform changes are reshaping listener behavior while independent creators try to figure out what actually matters long term. By the end, it feels less like a debate about audio versus video and more like a reminder that people still come back for personality, honesty, and shows that feel real. Episode Highlights:[03:22] Podcast Stats Snapshot[13:56] Business Bite: Camera Gear Decisions[19:10] YouTube Premium Podcast Features[22:57] Spotify Gated Video Subscriptions[24:09] Is Podcasting Cooked?[26:01] The Video Podcasting Reset Debate[33:23] The Bare-Minimum Video Strategy[35:51] Building Trust with Simple Video[39:48] Do What You Want, Not What Everyone Else Is Doing[42:37] Confidence Over Tactics[51:06] Podcast Measurement Taskforce[55:11] Indie Voices and CPM RatesLinks & Resources:YouTube Podcasters Event:https://podcasts.withyoutube.com/Coleman Insights Webinar (Podcast Trailers): https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5WgcYrTPQHSX5zvZGdVzyAEmpowered Podcasting Conference:empoweredpodcasting.comContent Creators Accountant: contentcreatorsaccountant.comFeature 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

Your health affects your creativity more than most podcasters want to admit. In this episode, the morning show cast and crew talk with Jenn Trepeck about the wellness habits every podcaster should know, from fueling your brain with protein and fiber to taking small movement breaks when editing, recording, or planning keeps you stuck in a chair for hours. The conversation gets into food noise, caffeine, protein trends, tracking what you eat, and why simple choices can make your energy feel more steady without turning wellness into another full-time job. Here’s the thing, your show needs you to be clear, focused, and healthy enough to keep showing up. Episode Highlights:[03:36] Meet Jenn Trepeck[09:54] Building a Wellness Business Ecosystem[11:21] Nutrition for Creativity and Performance[14:54] Tracking Food and Building Awareness[17:49] The Protein Trend and Breakfast Habits[25:49] Calling Out Wellness Grifters[26:47] Why Nuance Beats Quick Fixes[32:34] Protein, Fiber, and Fat Basics[38:10] Ozempic and GLP-1 Reality Check[42:49] Breaking the Yo-Yo Diet Cycle[43:59] Best Protein Sources[45:13] Why PPA Exists[48:01] PPA Member BenefitsLinks & Resources:Jenn Trepeck’s  Website & Podcast: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/Get the Book: Uncomplicating Wellness – Ditch the Rules, Quiet the Noise, Reclaim Your Lifehttps://a.co/d/0iDQ7dxkPodcast Professionals Association:https://www.podcastprofessionalsassociation.com/Feature 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/clubhouse⁠⁠EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakersPowered 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

A lot of creators don’t realize how much wasting money on podcast tools adds up until they finally stop and look at every subscription tied to their show. The morning show cast and crew talk about how easy it is to collect editing apps, AI platforms, analytics tools, and software you barely touch anymore while convincing yourself you still need all of it. There's a second layer too. Profit, not revenue. A $15 app feels different when it's $180 a year. A $5 tool times twelve months times five tools is money that wasn't actually generating anything back. Then comes the renewal email from something you forgot you had, and suddenly you're staring at the charge wondering when you last opened it. That's the moment it stops feeling like a collection and starts feeling like a real decision.Episode Highlights:[04:28] Software Stack Profit Leaks[05:49] How Many Subscriptions Is Too Many?[10:10] Overspending Categories[14:48] Forgotten Subscription Traps[18:36] The LinkedIn Premium Debate[22:35] Marketing Beyond Social Media[24:51] Sales Navigator as a CRM[26:37] Centralize and Audit Your Tools[27:41] Essential vs. Nice-to-Have Software[34:24] Spreadsheets, Not Apps[39:02] Monthly Money Review[46:07] Final TakeawaysLinks & Resources:Your Software Stack is Quietly Killing Your Profit Margins:https://www.contentcreatorsaccountant.com/blog/software-stack-killing-profit/Feature 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/clubhouse⁠⁠EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakersPowered 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

Some podcasting mistakes stay with you long after the episode ends, the guest you should’ve said no to, the burnout that crept in from chasing numbers, or the moment you realized good gear can’t fix a disconnected show. The morning show cast and crew talk through the hard lessons creators usually learn the messy way, and why those moments often change how you approach podcasting moving forward. There’s also a real conversation about boundaries, trusting your instincts, and knowing when trying to do everything alone starts hurting the show instead of helping it. You know the feeling, when one rough experience quietly changes the way you create after that.Episode Highlights:[02:04] Ralph’s Big Family Win[09:00] Hard Lessons Question Opens[11:22] BC’s Gear Failure: GoPro Overheating[14:06] Marc’s Social Media Wake-Up Call[16:32] Community Reframes Struggle and Validation[26:09] Audit Your Software Stack[27:43] Vetting Guest Appearances[30:18] You Can’t Do It Alone[34:11] Letting Go with Editors[43:35] Client Boundaries Lesson[53:01] Wrap-Up and Next WeekLinks & Resources:Today’s Spotlight:Dawack in Da Morning by Zach Dawackhttps://www.zackdawack.com/Feature 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/clubhouse⁠⁠EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakersPowered 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

A lot of podcasters stay busy because busy feels productive, but there’s a difference between constantly posting content and building something listeners actually return to. The morning show cast and crew talk about why so many creators feel stuck even while publishing nonstop, and how growth often comes down to knowing your audience instead of chasing every trend. There’s also a bigger conversation about patience, strategy, and whether the work filling your schedule is truly helping your show move forward. By the end, you may start asking yourself: are you growing your podcast or just staying busy?Episode Highlights:[03:24] Survey Stats on Podcast Growth[06:06] Audience First with Ralph[11:00] Less Content, Bigger Milestones[15:53] Escaping the Hamster Wheel of Growth[18:48] Monetization Backwards Explained[26:21] Why Podcasting Feels Harder Now[29:43] Consistency Alone Is Not Enough[31:31] Stop Chasing Algorithms[33:01] Get Them and Keep Them[51:02] What Is Working Right NowLinks & Resources:RSS.com Podcast Hosting:https://rss.com/blog/podcaster-insights-survey/Ralph's blog post link:https://www.contentcreatorsaccountant.com/blog/is-podcasting-dead/Feature 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/clubhouse⁠⁠EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakersPowered 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

A lot of creators are trying to keep up as AI tools, video platforms, and interactive features start reshaping how podcasts get made and consumed. Podcasting's big shift toward AI and video runs through this news and commentary episode as the morning show cast and crew react to Spotify’s interactive podcast push, Amazon experimenting with AI-generated podcast hosts, and new reports showing why video is becoming tied directly to monetization. There’s also a bigger conversation around audience trust, creator ownership, and whether all this automation is making podcasting better or just making it noisier.Episode Highlights:01:54] Free Podcast Evaluations[03:21] Active Podcast Stats[09:28] Business Bite: Video Growth[16:14] News Bites: Podpage and PodPing[24:52] Amazon Alexa AI Podcasts[27:50] Defining AI Slop[30:13] Alexa Personal Podcasts[34:25] Riverside Rebrand Update[35:22] Spotify Interactive Podcasts[41:48] Engagement Tips on Spotify[50:02] AI Fake Doctor Hosts[54:13] Regulation and Wrap-UpLinks & Resources:How to use music in podcasts - Radio Boot Camp - Benjamin Frisch:https://radiobootcamp.org/classes/how-to-use-music-in-podcasts-8/Feature 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/clubhouse⁠⁠EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakersPowered 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

Getting comfortable on video is harder than most creators expect, especially when camera fears make every little detail feel bigger than it is. The morning show cast and crew talk with Katie Fawkes from Ecamm about the pressure to look polished, sound perfect, and have the ideal setup before showing your face online. The conversation keeps coming back to how confidence is built through repetition, not preparation, and why audiences connect more with real people than flawless production. There’s also a reminder that most creators are way harder on themselves than viewers ever are. By the end, camera fears may start feeling less like a stop sign and more like part of learning how to show up. Episode Highlights:[02:31] Why Video Feels Scary[03:18] Meet Katie Fawkes[09:12] Katie’s Camera Fear Story[12:52] Why We Freeze on Camera[15:18] Common Video Fears[17:28] Backgrounds and Human Connection[23:48] Live Streaming Builds Skills[25:56] Vertical Video Workflow[33:04] Reading Scripts on Camera[42:32] Audio Podcasts Going Video[45:27] What to Prioritize First[48:43] Affordable Gear Breakdown[53:16] Common Setup MistakesLinks & Resources:Check out Ecamm:https://www.ecamm.com/The Flow Podcast by Ecamm:https://flow.ecamm.com/The VHS Club Video Podcasthttps://www.thevhsclubpod.com/The Maker's Table:https://www.youtube.com/@themakerstableliveFeature 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/clubhouse⁠⁠EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakersPowered 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

A lot of creators chase growth before realizing Podcast community matters more than downloads that disappear after one listen. The morning show cast and crew talk about the difference between having an audience and building real connection, the kind where listeners share your episodes, message you about how the show helped them, and keep showing up because they feel part of something. There’s also a bigger conversation around consistency, vulnerability, and why the strongest momentum usually comes from the people already paying attention, not random spikes in traffic. By the end, you may stop thinking of community as a bonus and start seeing it as the reason podcasts last in the first place.Episode Highlights:[02:11] Personal Update and Gratitude[02:47] Spotlight Series Introduction[13:42] Why Community Beats Numbers[14:34] Listener Moments That Prove Impact[19:42] Audience vs. Community Signals[26:13] The Five-Step Community Framework[28:10] Step One: Embed Before You Lead[29:58] Connecting Two Tribes[33:44] Show Up and Learn People[36:33] What Makes Leaders Strong[45:43] Audience vs. Network vs. Community[53:17] Personal Priorities and Wrap-UpLinks & Resources:Cartridge and Quest:https://www.cartridgeandquest.com/Feature 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/clubhouse⁠⁠EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakersPowered 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

Search traffic feels random until you realize your podcast isn't showing up. The morning show cast and crew dig into why vague titles, weak descriptions, missing keywords, and the names you give audio files can quietly bury your show while others keep surfacing everywhere. That episode you thought was solid somehow vanished after publishing. The conversation covers how search behavior is changing across Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and Google, and why podcasts that treat metadata as part of the actual content get found more often without chasing trends. Most creators think growth is only about making better episodes. They miss the part where discoverability starts long before someone hears the intro.Episode Highlights:[02:33] Community Spotlight and Listener Engagement[06:16] How Podcast Listeners Actually Discover Shows[14:41] Why Apps Are Becoming Search Engines[16:23] The Podcast SEO Playbook That Works[23:25] How LLMs Are Changing Keyword Research[25:14] Distribution Matters More Than Discovery[30:56] Multi-Platform Promotion Strategy[33:36] The YouTube Growth Strategy Podcasters Ignore[40:51] Apple and Spotify Metadata SEO Explained[49:15] Why Fundamentals Beat Viral Tactics Every TimeLinks & Resources:Ausha:https://www.ausha.co/blog/podcast-growth-paid-organic-visibility/How to Grow with Meta Ads:https://www.podcastingmorningshow.com/grow-to-100k-podcast-downloads-on-a-budget-with-tyler-perry/Feature 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/clubhouse⁠⁠EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakersPowered 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

A lot of indie creators feel stuck between keeping things simple and wondering if they're already falling behind by not doing video. The morning show cast and crew wrestle with that pressure head-on, from whether platforms are pushing video because audiences actually want it, to how much extra work creators are expected to absorb just to stay visible. Listeners say they want audio, yet every platform insists video is the future. Do people actually watch these videos or just let them play in the background while doing something else? Every platform suddenly acts like the future is obvious and you're the only one not fully convinced. By the end, the real question isn't whether video podcasting is worth it. It's whether chasing every shift in the industry pulls you further away from the show you actually wanted to make.Episode Highlights:[01:55] Community Spotlight Invite[04:20] Podcast Activity Numbers[05:53] Spotify Business Top Five[10:48] Spotify vs. YouTube Data Bias[15:11] Blubrry and Podpage Partnership[21:56] Websites, SEO, and Ownership Debate[33:24] Podcasting Events Roundup[37:24] Paramount’s Podcast Strategy[39:03] Spotify Adopts HLS[43:04] Is Video Worth It?[49:55] Workflow and Discovery Tips[52:54] Audio vs. Video Psychology[58:04] Wrap-Up and Tomorrow’s ShowLinks & Resources:Podpage:https://www.podpage.com/?via=ironickmediaFeature 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/clubhouse⁠⁠EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakersPowered 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

If listeners can hear your show but still forget it five minutes later, there’s a good chance your Audio Branding is working against you instead of for you. Today, our cast and crew sit down with voice actor and audio branding expert Jody Krangle to talk about the small sound choices that quietly shape how audiences connect with a podcast. We get into why hosts should stop hiding microphones, how bad audio makes listeners leave faster than you think, and why your voice matters more than fancy production tricks. There’s also a fascinating conversation about AI voices, emotional connection, and the reason people stay loyal to a show long after the information itself fades. You know the one, that podcast where the intro music hits and somehow your brain already feels at home before anyone even speaks.Episode Highlights:[00:00] Welcome and Setup[03:41] Meet Jody Krangle[05:01] Why Sound Matters[10:39] Home Studio and Gear[12:04] Microphone Technique Basics[20:52] Voice Habits and Mouth Noise[26:01] Audio Branding Essentials[35:50] Voice Actor Preparation Tips[45:55] Pro vs. Overproduced Audio[48:19] AI vs. Human Connection[53:04] Licensing Your Voice[59:12] Wrap-Up and LinksLinks & Resources:Jodi Krangle's Website:https://voiceoversandvocals.com/Jodi Krangle's Podcast, "Audio Branding":https://voiceoversandvocals.com/podcastFeature 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/clubhouse⁠⁠EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakersPowered 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

Small download numbers can mess with your confidence, especially when every podcasting headline makes it sound like you need massive reach before you can make a dollar. But in this conversation, the morning show cast and crew talk through what it really means to Monetize Your Podcast when your audience is still growing, and why loyalty, trust, and niche connection matter way more than chasing some magic download number. We get into sponsorships, affiliate links, memberships, merch, and listener support, but also the uncomfortable side of monetization, you know the one where creators start wondering if asking for support makes them look desperate or if they’re underselling themselves completely. There’s a bigger thread running through the whole episode about treating your podcast like something worth investing in, even before it feels “big enough,” and realizing that sometimes one engaged listener is worth more than a thousand passive ones. Episode Highlights:[00:00] Money Monday Kickoff[05:34] Small Shows Don’t Need a Magic Number[08:36] Build Trust First, Don’t Sound Salesy[11:37] Early Monetization Options for Small Creators[13:39] Reinvest Before Paying Yourself[22:21] What to Do After Your First 500 Downloads[26:01] Paid Content That Actually Converts[30:54] Sponsor Rates and CPM Basics[32:02] How to Sell Sponsorship Packages[36:36] Live Reads That Convert Better Than Ads[41:02] How to Price Sponsors Properly[49:00] Platform Ads vs. Direct Sponsorship DealsLinks & Resources:Feature 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/clubhouse⁠⁠EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakersPowered 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

When podcasting starts feeling more like a race than a community, you know something's shifting. In today's episode, our cast and crew ask: Is podcasting culture getting better or worse? They get honest about what's improving and what's turned into noise. The pressure to turn every show into a business won't let up. Growth-hack advice keeps promising that the next strategy will fix everything, but then you realize maybe the real problem is the content itself. The conversation gets messy with RSS purists versus video-first creators, indie podcasters competing with funded networks, that strange feeling of watching the definition of "podcast" shift while you're still figuring out how to make one. There's frustration here, but also care for the people who keep showing up to make something real.Episode Highlights:[01:53] Spotlight Series Intro[06:29] Is Podcast Culture Changing[08:12] The Growing Success Gap[12:05] AI Redefines Podcasting[21:10] Podcast vs Creator Debate[23:55] RSS Control and Censorship[27:51] Metrics and Monetization Fight[32:29] Audio Wins vs Video[33:35] Future of Video Podcasting[35:37] Is Podcasting Still Healthy[36:43] Advice Space Too Noisy[38:44] Honest Feedback Matters[41:09] Instant Gratification Trap[43:38] Wins From the Week[51:28] Rapid Fire Wins[54:12] Sponsor Update and WrapLinks & Resources:Frank Bravo's show website:yourtechmakeover.com PodGlue beta launch:podglue.com/betaFeature 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/clubhouse⁠⁠EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakersPowered 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

A Podcast Co-Host Relationship sounds fun until different personalities, expectations, and creative habits start crashing into each other behind the scenes. In this episode, our cast and crew talk about what actually keeps a co-host partnership working, from handling conflict and sharing responsibilities to knowing when somebody’s carrying too much of the weight. There’s also that moment where a co-host stops feeling like just another voice on the mic and starts feeling like the reason the show works at all. By the end, you’ll probably think a little differently about the conversations happening before and after the record button gets pressed. Episode Highlights:[00:00] Welcome and Topic Setup[02:41] Why Co-Hosts Matter[05:27] Rage Quit to a New Co-Host[09:01] What Makes Chemistry Work[11:04] Goals and Audience First[17:14] Communication Like a Marriage[18:52] Co-Host Prenups and Producer Roles[23:09] Workflow and Division of Labor[30:18] Finding a Co-Host[33:58] Podcasting with Spouses[52:45] Final Takeaways and Wrap-UpLinks & Resources:John Jamingo and The Duchess:https://www.boomerbunker.com/Feature 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/clubhouse⁠⁠EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakersPowered 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

Small numbers on a podcast dashboard can mess with your head, but the PMS cast and crew get into why that pressure to chase downloads is mostly noise, and how niche podcasts win with smaller audiences. Niche audiences engage differently. They share episodes, they stick around, and when advertisers start caring about listener intent over raw reach, those are the shows that win the pitch. There's also that moment where a listener tells you your show became part of their morning routine, and suddenly a thousand downloads feels like a thousand people who actually showed up. By the end, you'll probably stop seeing your audience as proof you haven't made it, and start seeing it as proof that maybe you already have.Episode Highlights:[00:00] Welcome and Headlines[03:06] Active Podcast Stats[04:29] Spotify vs. YouTube Watch Time[07:38] Premium Ads and Engagement Debate[13:49] Top Five Charts Segment[22:05] Business Bite: Niche Intent Wins[25:45] Downloads vs. Revenue[28:19] Spotify Verification and Platform Updates[34:46] Video Podcasting Reality Check[40:55] Why People Still Don’t Listen[54:10] Tomorrow’s Show TeaseLinks & Resources:Feature 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/clubhouse⁠⁠EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakersPowered 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

Growing a podcast gets exciting fast, but the moment podcasters need a publicity plan is usually the same moment things start feeling a little more exposed than expected. In this episode, our cast and crew talk with publicist Cyndee Harrison about what happens when your voice starts reaching beyond your own audience and why visibility brings more than just opportunity. We get into reputation, media attention, handling criticism, difficult guest moments, and the reality that people may judge your entire brand off one clip or one headline. You know the one, that comment or moment that sticks in your head way longer than it should. We also talk through practical ways creators can prepare before chasing more exposure, from media kits to personal branding and knowing what your show actually stands for before things go sideways. By the end, the conversation keeps circling back to one uncomfortable truth: the bigger your platform gets, the more important it becomes to know who you are before everyone else decides for you.Episode Highlights:[00:00] Welcome and Setup[02:50] Meet Publicist Cyndee[05:06] What a Publicist Does[06:25] Why Podcasting Is Going Mainstream[10:17] Publicity Strategies for Podcasters[14:55] DIY Media Outreach and HARO Tips[23:19] Visibility Risks and Guest Controversies[28:26] Crisis Lessons and Emotional Fallout[31:47] Think Ahead Before Publishing[40:54] Preparing for More Exposure[44:49] When to Get PR Help[53:52] Community Invite and Wrap-UpLinks & Resources: Cyndee's PR Firm:https://prshield.com/Feature 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/clubhouse⁠⁠EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakersPowered 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

There’s a reason some episodes stay in your head long after they end, and a lot of it comes down to the storytelling tricks happening underneath the surface that you barely notice while you’re listening. In this episode, the PMS cast and crew break down how a bizarre tech problem from 99% Invisible turned into a fully addictive audio mystery, and why the tension, pacing, curiosity loops, and live experimentation kept everyone locked in even while feeling frustrated the whole time. We talk about how tiny specific problems often create stronger stories than giant vague ideas, why letting listeners experience discovery with you builds trust, and how collaborations can pull audiences deeper into a show when done right. You know the one, that episode where you keep saying “just try this already” but somehow you still can’t stop listening. That’s exactly what this conversation taps into, and by the end you start realizing the difference between simply sharing information and creating something people genuinely need to hear through to the end.Episode Highlights:[01:51] Show Spotlight Plug[02:48] Episode Overview[03:51] Why It’s Obsession-Worthy[05:09] Hook and Stakes[06:34] Curiosity Loop[09:01] Crossover Collaborations[10:22] Proof It Happens[11:54] Testing the Madness[16:26] Escalation and Sound[18:51] Percent Sign Theory[20:18] A New Explanation Emerges[21:24] Creating Podcast Tension[23:28] Intentionally Editing Cliffhangers[24:04] Storytelling with Purpose[24:48] Tomorrow’s Show Preview[25:34] Mystery Payoff Explained[26:40] Mazda Safe Feed Solution[29:30] Debating the Ending[33:35] Obsession Engines Breakdown[37:42] Collaboration Opportunities[42:59] Final Takeaways and Wrap-UpLinks & Resources:Feature 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/clubhouse⁠⁠EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakersPowered 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

Independent podcasters are slowly losing control of their reach. In this episode, the PMS cast and crew talk with podcasting veteran Rob Greenlee about RSS, platform control, and AI-generated content. They explore why creators are being pushed into closed systems, how video and API distribution could erode podcasting's open foundation, and why trust keeps surfacing as the real problem underneath everything. The conversation also covers AI creeping into production, cloned voices, and the feeling many creators share when the tools move faster than they can keep up. You won't leave with easy answers, but you'll probably think differently about who actually owns your audience and your future in podcasting.Episode Highlights:[01:51] Rob Greenlee Joins[02:10] Podcasting 2.0 Fringe Debate[04:55] Podcasting 2.0 Explained[08:49] Rob’s Podcasting Origin Story[11:40] Is RSS Still the Heart?[14:57] APIs, HLS, and Platform Control[24:58] What This Means for Indies[28:15] AI in Podcasting: Trust and Slop[37:16] Disclosure and Labeling Standards[43:49] Wins of the Week Wrap-UpLinks & Resources:Content Creators Accountant:contentcreatorsaccountant.comAI disclosure guidance site:shouldidisclose.aiFeature 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/clubhouse⁠⁠EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakersPowered 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

Some podcast conversations feel casual on the surface, but the PMS cast and crew noticed there’s usually one deeper thing keeping you listening, and in this case, it all came down to the question that keeps listeners hooked: what would you do if your adult child needed help again? As the episode unfolds, a simple story about a tire issue slowly turns into a conversation about parenting styles, communication between couples, assumptions we carry into decisions, and the moments where listeners quietly start comparing the story to their own lives. We talk about opening hooks, co-host chemistry, story structure, and why certain questions create tension that makes people lean in instead of tune out. There’s also a bigger takeaway about conversational podcasts in general: listeners stay engaged when they feel recognized, not lectured, and the strongest moments usually happen when hosts stop trying to sound polished and just let the real discussion happen. By the end, it’s less about whether the tire got paid for and more about the uncomfortable little questions that keep following you after the episode ends.Episode Highlights:[00:50] Sponsors and Co-Hosts[01:47] Spotlight Clip Submissions[03:21] Show Evaluation Setup[06:00] Who Is This For?[09:07] Podcast Name Discoverability[14:59] Cover Art and Branding[17:18] Episode Title Feedback[18:47] Opening Clip: 10K Downloads[21:55] Hook Timing and Introductions[27:15] Second Clip: The Real Hook[30:12] Banter, Tangents, and Chemistry[31:50] Tomorrow’s Guest Tease[32:55] Why This Clip Works[33:32] Couple Communication Unpacked[38:49] Letting Detours Pay Off[40:37] Editing Pace and Pauses[45:53] Audience Goal and Engagement[48:44] The Gender Comparison Twist[54:57] Resolution and Better CTA[58:49] Final Feedback and Wrap-UpLinks & Resources:Episode evaluation link for The Loud Quiet:podcastingmorningshow.com/loudquietFeature 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/clubhouse⁠⁠EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakersPowered 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

Video podcasting keeps creeping into every corner of the industry, and the PMS cast and crew get into why reshaping podcast hosting may have less to do with audience demand and more to do with platforms racing to keep up with each other. We talk through the growing push from hosting companies adding video support for Apple, Spotify, and YouTube, what that means for indie creators already stretched thin, and whether all this added complexity actually improves the listener experience. You know the one, that feeling when every platform suddenly acts like you’re behind if you are not doing the latest thing. That tension sits underneath this whole conversation as reshaping podcast hosting starts changing how creators publish, distribute, and think about their shows moving forward.Episode Highlights:[01:48] Show Updates and Evaluations[03:31] Active Podcast Stats[06:15] DR Top Five Lists[08:52] Grants and Conference[11:47] Creator Business Bite[16:44] Video Hosting News[25:24] Video Listening Habits[30:06] Will It Take Off?[30:39] Podcast Spotlight Pitch[31:46] Upload Once, Distribute Everywhere[34:05] Rob Greenlee Friday Tease[37:01] Podigee Adds Video Support[38:25] Patreon Quips Discovery[40:01] Amazon AI Review Audio[46:21] What Counts as a Podcast?[49:39] Gen Z Buys Old iPods[53:28] Walkman Nostalgia Rabbit Hole[56:52] Wrap-Up and Tomorrow’s ShowLinks & Resources:Content Creators Accountant:https://www.contentcreatorsaccountant.com/blog/creators-build-the-business/Apply for your potential $500 grant. Applications opened May 4 and will remain open until May 15:https://podground.io/grantFeature 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/clubhouse⁠⁠EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakersPowered 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

Most podcasters assume discovery is the hard part, but the PMS cast and crew get into what really happens after someone clicks on your show. We talk through that moment when a listener is deciding where to start, and why telling people to “Check Out Your Podcast” without direction usually leads to them leaving instead. From trailers and websites to hand-picked episodes and social clips, this conversation keeps circling one idea you’ve probably felt before, you know the one where you open a show and have no clue what to play. If you don’t guide that moment, someone else will get their attention instead, and they may never hear the episode that would have made them stay.Episode Highlights:[02:13] Spotlight Clip Invite[03:31] New Listener Entry Point[04:46] What Do You Click Next?[07:20] Recommend a Best Episode[09:25] Website as a Home Base[11:10] Sell the Benefit First[13:07] How Listeners Choose Episodes[15:25] Designing Your Front Door[16:47] Pros vs. Casual Listeners[19:28] Define Your Show’s Front Door[19:53] Examples: Trailer, Website, CTA[24:58] Website Front Door Setup[25:46] Favorites, Trailer, Landing Page[28:42] Welcome Video Debate[30:02] Autoplay and Video Hosting[31:43] Guided Journeys and Categories[35:10] Platform-Specific Welcome Videos[37:42] Sacred Cows and Feedback Plug[41:14] Pick a Starter Episode[46:29] Premium Content: First Impressions[49:33] Latest Episode Pressure[52:07] Make Entry Points ObviousLinks & Resources:Sid Meadows', "The Trend Report":https://www.sidmeadows.com/podcastYvonne's, Late Bloomer Living podcast:https://www.latebloomerliving.com/ BC Babbles, "Casual Babbles" Podcast:bcbabbles.substack.comTrueFans:https://truefans.fm/Feature 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/clubhouse⁠⁠EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakersPowered 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

The belief that great content will eventually turn into money sounds right, but it’s often the very thing holding creators back. In this Money Monday conversation, Ralph Estep Jr., me and our cast and crew get honest about why so many podcasters stay stuck, showing up consistently, building attention, and still not seeing income follow. We talk through what actually changes that path, from having something clear to sell, to understanding what your audience truly needs, to getting comfortable promoting yourself and hearing no. Here’s the thing, you know that moment when your podcast feels like it’s working but your bank account says otherwise? That’s where this episode sits, calling out the mindset that ends up keeping podcasters broke and reminding you that content alone isn’t the business, it’s just the starting point.Episode Highlights:[02:32] Time Change Banter[03:49] Spotlight Submissions[06:10] Money Monday Kickoff[06:32] The Great Content Myth[09:23] Discovery vs. Revenue[13:16] Sell Something First[17:15] Offers and Audience Fit[24:03] Affiliate Trust Angle[24:58] Billy on Skills[28:12] Sales Calls: Reality Check[28:56] Creators Must Learn Selling[31:32] Audience-First Sponsorship Fit[34:00] Monetize from Day One[36:07] Fear of Rejection Barrier[39:53] Creator Partner Program Pitch[41:43] Debunking Download Myths[44:39] Podcast as a Business Arm[48:50] Value, Income, and Metrics[52:22] Memorable Brand and Wrap-UpLinks & Resources:Feature 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 our 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 7 AM ET for the Obsession Worthy Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠http://podcastingmorningshow.com/owp/⁠⁠Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningshow.com/clubhouse⁠⁠EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakersPowered 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

In this episode, we talk about the viral moment so many creators secretly hope for, that one clip, one guest, or one algorithm push that suddenly changes everything. But the PMC cast and crew get honest about what actually happens when attention spikes, why it does not always bring the right audience, and how chasing views can pull you away from serving the people your show is really for. We also get into the quieter kind of growth, the slow drip of better episodes, clearer messaging, stronger systems, and listeners who come back because the work actually connects. Here’s the thing, a viral moment might open the door, but it will not build the room for you.Episode Highlights:[01:48] New Live Time and Links[04:13] The Viral Breakthrough Myth[05:07] Defining “Viral” in Podcasts[06:22] Money and Mindset[08:51] Guests and Unexpected Moments[12:00] Planned Virality and Teams[14:48] Creating Moments and Algorithms[16:46] Viral Spikes vs. Strategy[19:21] When Going Viral Helps Growth[23:34] Redefining “Viral” One by One[28:30] Consistency After Going Viral[28:57] Preparing for the Moment[30:10] Spotlight Clip Submissions[31:19] Virality as a Distraction[33:50] Money Over Metrics[35:37] Creating a Content Library[42:52] Money Monday Preview[43:31] Wins from the WeekLinks & Resources: Get Your Podcast Featured on our Show:podcastingmorningshow.com/spotlightThe Podcasting Morning Chat: ⁠⁠www.podcastingmorningshow.com⁠⁠Ways to Watch or Listen:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podcastingmorningshow.com/joinus/Meet the PMC 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 7 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/clubhouse⁠⁠EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakersPowered by⁠⁠⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠ContentCreatorsAccountant.com⁠⁠Send in your mailbag questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.podcastingmorningshow.contact/⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠[email protected]⁠Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b

AI is starting to touch your editing workflow whether you’re ready for it or not, and in this episode, we sit with that tension you’re probably feeling right now, part curiosity, part hesitation, part “do I really need to learn this too?” We talk through what AI editing actually looks like today, from tools that can add captions and visuals to the idea of handing off entire workflows, and where that still falls short when it comes to shaping a real listening experience. The PMC cast and crew get honest about what happens when you rely too much on automation, how easy it is to start sounding like everyone else, and why your judgment still matters more than any tool you plug in. Here’s the thing, you know that moment when you wonder if skipping the effort might cost you something you can’t quite name, that’s what we keep coming back to. By the end, you might not feel settled about where this is all going, but you’ll have a clearer sense of what’s yours to hold onto as everything around it starts to change.Episode Highlights:[01:58] Show Updates and Evaluations[04:22] AI Editing Teaser[05:47] Claude as Orchestrator[09:09] Tool Limits vs. Claude Code[11:35] Imagination and Creativity[12:21] What Is a Preset[14:56] Audience Tips and Presets[19:31] Best AI Editing Tasks[24:10] Spotlight Clip Promo[25:54] Community Spotlight Pitch[26:29] Will Editors Disappear?[27:51] AI Makes Us Dumber?[31:08] Cookie-Cutter Podcasting[34:12] Cognitive Offloading Explained[38:13] Education and Reading Decline[40:22] Human Connection Still Matters[42:47] Bots Taking Over Content[44:06] Nuance Over Doomerism[46:51] AI Editing: Key TakeawaysLinks & Resources: The Loud Quiet Podcast:podcastingmorningchat.com/loudquietGet a Podcast Evaluation from the Podcasting Morning Chat:https://podcastingmorningchat.com/evalGet Your Podcast Featured on our Show:podcastingmorningchat.com/spotlight"How I Fully Automated My Video Editing (Claude Code)":https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0EH0xdy2-EThe Podcasting Morning Chat: ⁠⁠www.podcastingmorningchat.com⁠⁠Ways to Watch or Listen:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podcastingmorningchat.com/joinus/Meet the PMC Cast and Crew:⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningchat.com/people⁠⁠Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:⁠⁠www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠⁠⁠Book A Free Call With Marc: https://calendly.com/ironickmedia/freestrategycallJoin us every other Monday at 7 AM ET for the Obsession Worthy Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠http://podcastingmorningchat.com/owp/⁠⁠Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningchat.com/clubhouse⁠⁠EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakersPowered by⁠⁠⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠ContentCreatorsAccountant.com⁠⁠Send in your mailbag questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.podcastingmorningchat.contact/⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠[email protected]⁠Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b

Podcast discovery is changing fast, and if you’re still relying on the same old growth habits, this episode is your wake-up call. In this podcasting news episode, we talk through Spotify’s latest discovery advice, why clarity may matter more than cleverness, and how episode titles, cover art, transcripts, chapters, and even video can affect whether your show gets surfaced. We also get into YouTube’s new Shorts limits, Amazon’s bigger plan for Wondery, podcast ads, creator ecosystems, and why podcasters need to build stronger direct relationships instead of depending on one platform to do the heavy lifting. Here’s the thing: the platforms are shifting, but your connection with listeners still matters most. Episode Highlights:[01:55] Podcast Spotlight Submissions[04:42] Active Podcast Stats[06:35] Spotify Top Podcasts Game[10:38] Indie vs. DIY Debate[14:22] Events and Announcements[18:38] Avoiding Radio Ad Overload[24:27] Ad Placement: Listener Reactions[29:31] Tomorrow Editing Tease[30:56] Unwell Network Drama[32:04] Amazon Rebuilds Wondery[34:35] Think Like an Ecosystem[36:24] Video Editing Tools Update[39:08] Podscribe Data Chatbot[41:49] Spotify Discovery Signals[48:45] YouTube Shorts Limits[51:59] Shorts Strategy Debate[01:01:40] Wrap-Up and SupportLinks & Resources: Get Your Podcast Featured on our Show:podcastingmorningchat.com/spotlight"How I Fully Automated My Video Editing (Claude Code)":https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0EH0xdy2-EPodcast spotlight submission:podcastingmorningchat.com/spotlightThe Podcasting Morning Chat: ⁠⁠www.podcastingmorningchat.com⁠⁠Ways to Watch or Listen:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podcastingmorningchat.com/joinus/Meet the PMC Cast and Crew:⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningchat.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://podcastingmorningchat.com/eval⁠⁠Join us every other Monday at 7 AM ET for the Obsession Worthy Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠http://podcastingmorningchat.com/owp/⁠⁠Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningchat.com/clubhouse⁠⁠EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakersPowered by⁠⁠⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠ContentCreatorsAccountant.com⁠⁠Send in your mailbag questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.podcastingmorningchat.contact/⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠[email protected]⁠Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b

If your episode isn’t getting clicks, there’s a good chance it starts with the title, and in today’s episode, we meet you right in that moment where you’re putting in the work but still wondering why people scroll past, and the PMC cast and crew walk through what actually makes someone stop, from how we all scan titles like headlines to the quiet habits shaping what gets played and what gets ignored , you know the one where you scroll your own feed and skip half the episodes without thinking, and here’s the thing, we don’t just talk about what works, we wrestle with real choices like using names versus value, short versus detailed titles, even whether numbers belong at all, and by the end you’re left sitting with a simple question that sticks, if your title is the first impression, what is it really saying before anyone hears your voice.Episode Highlights:[02:19] Show Time and Name Change[03:37] Back Catalog and Episode Numbers[04:47] AI Theme Song Debut[06:40] Do Titles Drive Clicks?[10:48] Numbers and Listicle Fatigue[15:04] Guest Names vs. Value Hook[25:25] Searchability and Q&A SEO[27:04] Titles Drive Clicks [27:38] SEO Real Estate Tips[28:20] AI Q&A for Discovery[29:42] SEO vs. Listener Ease[33:31] Tools for Better Titles[37:02] Negative Hooks Debate[38:34] How Listeners Search[41:21] Podcast vs. YouTube Titles[45:04] Testing Question Searches[48:12] Short, Scannable Titles[49:51] No Clickbait Promise[50:40] Wrap-Up and Next ShowsLinks & Resources: Marc's Podcast Title Generator:podcastingmorningchat.com/titlegenBC Fell Asleep During the Show:https://www.instagram.com/p/DXpM_V5jmUf/The Podcasting Morning Chat: ⁠⁠www.podcastingmorningchat.com⁠⁠Ways to Watch or Listen:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podcastingmorningchat.com/joinus/Meet the PMC Cast and Crew:⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningchat.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://podcastingmorningchat.com/eval⁠⁠Join us every other Monday at 7 AM ET for the Obsession Worthy Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠http://podcastingmorningchat.com/owp/⁠⁠Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningchat.com/clubhouse⁠⁠EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakersPowered by⁠⁠⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠ContentCreatorsAccountant.com⁠⁠Send in your mailbag questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.podcastingmorningchat.contact/⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠[email protected]⁠Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b

What if the real reason The Daily pulls you in has nothing to do with the topic and everything to do with how the story is told? In this Obsession Worthy episode, we sit with that question together, because you’ve probably been there, hitting play while your mind is half somewhere else, and then suddenly you’re locked in. The PMC cast and crew walk through how a simple, specific opening gives you something to grab onto right away, how the story keeps widening just enough to keep you curious, and how real people and real consequences make even something like AI in Hollywood feel personal . We stay with how the episode keeps adding layers without losing you, how it lets the tension breathe instead of rushing to an answer, and how it ends without tying everything up just to feel neat. Here’s the thing, it all feels effortless when you’re listening, but once you hear it broken down, you start to notice it everywhere, and you can’t really go back to hearing your own episodes the same way again.Episode Highlights:[00:51] Hosts and Housekeeping[02:08] On Camera Awkwardness[02:43] Allergies and Pollen[03:19] New Start Time Update[04:19] Gemini Music Generator[07:15] AI Jingles and Rebrand[10:07] Obsession Worthy Setup[11:15] Daily Intro Breakdown[13:09] Tilly Norwood Clip[14:24] Why the Hook Works[23:24] Does AI Acting Matter[26:02] Real Jobs at Risk[29:39] Tech Change Debate[31:38] AI Replacing Actors[32:02] Pivoting Past Automation[32:53] AI Backgrounds And Indie Films[35:28] Job Disruption Parallels[36:28] Humor Sarcasm Limits[38:25] Voice Cloning In Editing[40:36] Clip Three Performance Transparency[43:58] Disney IP And Guardrails[46:45] Editing For Audience Value[50:17] Clip Five No Tidy Ending[52:39] Podcast Takeaways And Clarity[54:46] Human Connection Vs Entertainment[57:52] Wrap Up And Next EpisodesLinks & Resources: Listen to “Hollywood’s A.I. Moment by The Daily:https://pod.link/thedaily/episode/Y2E1NDk5ODItMTFmYi00NjZkLWEwZDEtNDJlNTIxNjA4Yzg5The Podcasting Morning Chat: ⁠⁠www.podcastingmorningchat.com⁠⁠Ways to Watch or Listen:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podcastingmorningchat.com/joinus/Meet the PMC Cast and Crew:⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningchat.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://podcastingmorningchat.com/eval⁠⁠Join us every other Monday at 7 AM ET for the Obsession Worthy Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠http://podcastingmorningchat.com/owp/⁠⁠Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningchat.com/clubhouse⁠⁠EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakersPowered by⁠⁠⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠ContentCreatorsAccountant.com⁠⁠Send in your mailbag questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.podcastingmorningchat.contact/⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠[email protected]⁠Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b

Most podcasters don't fail. They stop, often right when something's starting to click. We talk about that moment in this episode, you know the one, where growth feels slow, nobody's commenting, and doubt wins. But here's the thing: progress is already happening. You just can't see it yet. The PMC cast and crew broke down what kills momentum before it even registers. Unclear expectations. Chasing downloads when you should be watching who keeps coming back. Getting buried in the workload. There's invisible growth happening too. Your skills are sharper than they were last month. Listeners are returning. Relationships are forming quietly behind the scenes. We also covered the practical moves. Focus on small wins. Track impact instead of vanity metrics. Adjust instead of quitting. Maybe this is the part most people never push through.Episode Highlights:[00:51] Show Intro and Co Hosts[02:21] Monday's OWP Pick[03:53] Why Podcasters Quit[07:51] BC Pivot Overwhelm[09:48] Define Success Early[13:09] Set Your Own Rules[16:54] Long Game Foundations[20:12] Overwhelm and Getting Help[22:45] Signs It's Working[28:01] New Start Time Update[29:19] Pivot Before You Quit[32:48] Listener Validation Wins[36:47] Metrics That Motivate[40:21] Seed Mindset Patience[43:22] Networking Shirt Ideas[44:27] Wins Segment Kickoff[48:49] Community Wins Roundup[58:25] Wrap Up Support PlugLinks & Resources: PMC Support Pagehttps://podcastingmorningchat.com/supportThe Podcasting Morning Chat: ⁠⁠www.podcastingmorningchat.com⁠⁠Ways to Watch or Listen:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podcastingmorningchat.com/joinus/Meet the PMC Cast and Crew:⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningchat.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://podcastingmorningchat.com/eval⁠⁠Join us every other Monday at 7 AM ET for the Obsession Worthy Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠http://podcastingmorningchat.com/owp/⁠⁠Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningchat.com/clubhouse⁠⁠EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakersPowered by⁠⁠⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠ContentCreatorsAccountant.com⁠⁠Send in your mailbag questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.podcastingmorningchat.contact/⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠[email protected]⁠Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b

In this week’s tech-focused episode, Tools and Tech That Make Podcasting Faster and Easier, the PMC cast and crew explore the latest podcasting tools and platform updates shaping how creators work today. Adobe Premiere Pro now includes faster, privacy-first AI editing built right into the workflow, while RØDE has released a wave of new gear and software to simplify production without sacrificing quality. The conversation gets practical as we break down what these updates actually mean on the ground, from cleaner audio to smoother, more efficient workflows that support both beginners and experienced creators. As tools continue to remove friction, the bigger question comes into focus: Does easier tech lead to better work, or just faster output?Episode Highlights:[02:39] Community Milestone Shoutout[04:50] Icebreaker Tech Essentials[05:41] Teleprompters and Mic Upgrades[07:53] Blue Yeti Debate Deep Dive[11:39] Editing and Audio Cleanup Tools[15:43] Mixers and Recording Setups[18:59] Riverside Workflow and Hosting Limits[20:47] Live Streaming Reliability Tips[25:07] Descript Rooms and Platform Creep[26:05] Riverside Recommendation[26:51] Adobe Local Transcription[28:25] RØDE NAB Announcements[30:58] Boom Mic Arms And Stands[35:25] Talking Head Trend Shift[37:18] Gary V Advice Debate[43:41] Be A Trendsetter[44:29] Mic On Camera Signals[46:42] Giveaway Updates WrapLinks & Resources: The Podcasting Morning Chat: ⁠⁠www.podcastingmorningchat.com⁠⁠Ways to Watch or Listen:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podcastingmorningchat.com/joinus/Meet the PMC Cast and Crew:⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningchat.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://podcastingmorningchat.com/eval⁠⁠Join us every other Monday at 7 AM ET for the Obsession Worthy Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠http://podcastingmorningchat.com/owp/⁠⁠Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningchat.com/clubhouse⁠⁠EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakersPowered by⁠⁠⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠ContentCreatorsAccountant.com⁠⁠Send in your mailbag questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.podcastingmorningchat.contact/⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠[email protected]⁠Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b

In this week’s news and comment episode, we break down three major trends shaping podcasting right now, from AI-driven discovery changing how shows get surfaced, to platform shifts from companies like Apple that could redefine how content is experienced, to the growing importance of transcripts and search visibility. As the conversation unfolds, we explore how these changes are influencing who gets found, how audiences discover new shows, and what it means for creators trying to stay competitive in a more crowded space. At the center of it all is a bigger question: as discovery becomes more algorithm-driven and platforms continue to evolve, what actually determines which podcasts rise and which ones get left behind?Episode Highlights:[01:56] Obsession Worthy Podcasts Preview[04:23] Active Podcast Stats[06:18] Indie Chart Talk[07:58] Webby Winners Rundown[11:32] Upcoming Creator Events[15:05] Apple Leadership Shift[22:27] Panel Reactions Debate[26:23] Hardware Pivot at Apple[27:52] Innovation You Don’t See[28:51] Show Rebrand and New Time[31:14] AI Search Picks Winners[33:53] Transcript Visibility Tactics[40:17] Personalization and Prompt Flaws[47:50] SEO Landing Pages Strategy[52:46] Wrap Up and Tomorrow’s TechLinks & Resources: Riverside YouTube Event on April 23:https://podcastingmorningchat.com/riversideytFemale Entrepreneurs Podcasting Event on April 28:https://podcastingmorningchat.com/femalepodsEmpowered Podcasting Conference on April 21-23:https://empoweredpodcasting.comThe Podcasting Morning Chat: ⁠⁠www.podcastingmorningchat.com⁠⁠Ways to Watch or Listen:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podcastingmorningchat.com/joinus/Meet the PMC Cast and Crew:⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningchat.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://podcastingmorningchat.com/eval⁠⁠Join us every other Monday at 7 AM ET for the Obsession Worthy Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠http://podcastingmorningchat.com/owp/⁠⁠Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningchat.com/clubhouse⁠⁠EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakersPowered by⁠⁠⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠ContentCreatorsAccountant.com⁠⁠Send in your mailbag questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.podcastingmorningchat.contact/⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠[email protected]⁠Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b