In the year of our Lord, 2025, believe it or not…there are still podcasters publishing episodes with little to no post-production. No editing, no removing filler words or gaffs or flubs, no attention to the overall listener experience. Why is this? Many will say they want to publish "as is" […]
Let's talk about your podcast intro, my friend. A strong podcast intro should be engaging, concise, and get listeners into the episode as quickly as possible. With attention spans shorter than ever (8.25 seconds for adults in mid-2024), a long-winded introduction could turn potential listeners away before they even reach […]
Many aspiring podcast guests make the mistake of overloading their pitches with unnecessary details, excessive self-promotion, and a lack of personality. These generic, templated pitches fail to grab a host’s attention and, more and more, are getting ignored as podcasters look for how the guest can impact their audience. In […]
Life is all about building relationships. Whether in your personal or professional life, the strength of your relationships will dictate the level of success and happiness you feel. In the business world, networking and making key connections is critical to growing in your brand, generating opportunities for yourself, and…to put […]
Podcasting is more than just creating content. It’s one of the most powerful digital networking tools available. Whether you're hosting or guesting, a podcast opens doors to meaningful relationships that can lead to collaborations, business opportunities, and long-term connections. In this episode from the Season 3 Solo Series of Let's […]
Podcast download numbers are a crucial metric, but knowing when and how to analyze them is much more important. In this episode of the Let's Blow This Up Co-Host Collective Series, I’m joined by Marc Ronick and Simona Costantini to break down the role of download numbers and how podcasters […]
The Podcast Professionals Association is the podcast industry's only nonprofit trade association, recently receiving its coveted 501(c)(6) status. The PPA consists of experienced podcast producers, audio engineers, marketing specialists, podcast managers, coaches, consultants, and more. In this installment of Let's Blow This Up, I'll be joined by the PPA's Co-Founders, […]
Are you wondering if doing your podcast in season format can actually work? Today, I'm bringing you tangible proof. In this installment of Let's Blow This Up, I'm breaking down why podcast seasons are a viable option for building your podcast AND creating the marketing content you need to grow […]
Growing your podcast often requires some outside-the-box thinking. It's not just about posting new episodes on social media or repurposing your content for other platforms or telling everyone within earshot you have a podcast they should consume today. Imagine the conversations that would start if one of your loyal fans […]