Earlier this year, I set out to answer a simple question: can you reasonably record a podcast from your phone? As someone obsessed with gear and high-quality production, I assumed the answer would be no. But after some experimentation, I discovered that not only is it possible, but it can also be a game-changer for podcasters who want to create raw, behind-the-scenes content. Here’s how I streamlined the process into a low-effort workflow anyone can replicate. Get this and every article at https...
Dec 11, 2024•9 min•Season 5Ep. 81
A few months ago I launched a free private podcast called Joe’s Audio Notes. The episodes are very short (7 minutes or less), where I share my thoughts on being a solopreneur, a podcaster, a parent, and other thoughts related to being a productive member of society. I'm sharing 3 of the episodes here (which you can find in the chapter markers): Thinking About my Content Strategy How do you pick the right idea? Battling the work hangover If you like it, I'd love for you to join! You can sign up f...
Nov 15, 2024•18 min•Season 5Ep. 80
Today I'm I’m diving into a topic that helped my own show take off back in 2016—creating a great website for your podcast. I didn’t realize it at the time, but my well-built podcast website played a massive role in growing my audience. Why? Because discoverability in podcasting is tough, and having a central hub—your own website—can give you a big edge. I’ll cover exactly what every podcast website needs, from episode embeds and subscribe buttons to mailing list signups and easy navigation. And,...
Sep 27, 2024•25 min•Season 5Ep. 79
Are you leaving valuable listener feedback on the table? I've been thinking about that a lot lately, so today we'll talk about how to engage your audience, gather crucial feedback, and build a thriving podcast community — while making it as easy as possible. You can send your feedback to https://podcastworkflows.com/feedback Here are the main takeaways: Ask for Feedback Early, Regularly, and Everywhere – The importance of actively seeking listener input through multiple channels like your mailin...
Sep 20, 2024•24 min•Season 5Ep. 78
Ever wonder how to make your podcast stand out in a sea of content? After a serendipitous conversation at Podcast Movement 2024, I uncovered a game-changing strategy that could revolutionize your approach. Spoiler alert: It involves segments. I'll break down why rethinking your podcast structure can make a big difference. We'll explore how segments can help you give more value to your audience, make your show more accessible, and even repurpose content more effectively — making it better for you...
Sep 13, 2024•18 min•Season 5Ep. 77
Do YOU feel like like you're spending too much time editing your podcast episodes? If you're anything like the people on my email list and and people I met at Podcast Movement, you do. So today, let's talk about 3 things you can do to save time in the edit (one of these shouldn't surprise you). Check out Descript: https://go.podlift.me/descript Send feedback to https://podcastworkflows.com/feedback (00:00) - Intro (01:24) - Hire an Editor! (06:26) - Take Good Notes (10:45) - Use Descript (17:33)...
Sep 06, 2024•21 min•Season 5Ep. 76
I’m back from Podcast Movement and as an extrovert who works by himself, from his house, I couldn’t feel more energized after an incredible event. I’m still processing all the great sessions and conversations I had, but there are a few topics that have floated to the top. Here’s what I’m thinking about most after the conference. Read the article and discuss here: https://podcastworkflows.com/what-im-thinking-about-after-podcast-movement/ Join the mailing list: https://podcastworkflows.com/join (...
Aug 23, 2024•18 min•Season 5Ep. 75
As I get ready for Podcast Movement, I've been thinking about this podcast and how it's been somewhat of a hodgepodge of content. I want it to be a great resource for podcasters who are looking to save time — or spend it the right way. And while it's always been an experimenting ground for me, I fear I've turned it into Frankenstein's Monster. So today, I'm talking about 3 things I'm struggling with for this podcast — and how I plan to fix that Here are the quick hits: 1. Redefining My Podcast's...
Aug 16, 2024•22 min•Season 5Ep. 74
Artie, host of The History Buff podcast, came to me looking for strategies to monetize and grow his show. Check out The History Buff here: here: https://www.thehistorybuff.co/ Here are the main takeaways: Artie should leverage his experience as a tour guide to build credibility, but focus the podcast on his passion for discussing a wide range of historical topics rather than just his tour guiding. Start an email newsletter using a platform like Substack to capture interested listeners and potent...
Aug 15, 2024•45 min•Season 5Ep. 73
Want to know how to create killer podcast content without spending all your time writing scripts? In this live coaching call, I sit down with Alex Standiford, host of the Partnership podcast and founder of Siren Affiliates, to tackle this common podcasting challenge head-on. We dive deep into strategies for generating fresh content ideas, from repurposing blog posts, to, getting feedback, and targeting specific niches. I also share my [not so] secret weapon for conducting captivating interviews ...
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 5Ep. 72
In preparation for a recent vacation, I recorded and wrote a bunch of content to schedule in my absence. Today, I want to share with you how I churned out 9+ pieces of content over the course of 4.5 hours. For more content like this, join my mailing list: https://podcastworkflows.com/join Here’s the output: 3 YouTube videos 3 podcast episodes from those videos 1 blog posts 1 live stream 1 short form video Audio of live stream republished to a podcast feed And here are the tools I used: Ecamm Liv...
Aug 06, 2024•11 min•Season 5Ep. 71
Podcast Movement is the biggest industry podcast (at least in the USA), and nearly every recognizable name in podcasting will be there. It's also a great place to meet fellow podcasters — it's one of the best networking opportunities. If you're going, or thinking about going, there are a few ways to make the most of your experience. And that's what today's "3 Things in Podcasting" covers! If you're going to be there, let me know! (00:00) - - Intro (03:38) - - Find Podcasters to Collaborate With ...
Aug 02, 2024•15 min•Season 5Ep. 70
If you’ve been listening to podcasts for a long time, the idea of show notes is intuitive. It’s the text that accompanies a podcast episode. It usually has some description about the episode and links mentioned in the episode. This is CRUCIAL real estate for you to convert listeners into a more engaged audience. So today, we’ll discuss what are show notes, why you need them, and how to format them. To learn more, and save 12+ hours per week on your podcast, join my FREE mailing list at https://p...
Jul 30, 2024•21 min•Season 5Ep. 69
In a shift in focus for 3 Things in Podcasting, I'm going to look at industry news and try to align it with a trend so that you can better improve (and optimize) your podcast processes. There's been a lot in the news lately about stats and YouTube, and video podcasting in general — so that's what we'll look at today: how you should approach video for your podcast. Links I’m seeing YouTube Music appear in my podcast host stats. Why? How do YouTube stats work for podcasters? Podcast hosting compan...
Jul 26, 2024•27 min•Season 5Ep. 68
As I was watching the movie Se7en, I had a very strange thought: are your bad podcasting habits leading you down a path of (podcast) destruction? The movie is about the Seven Deadly Sins of the soul...but it got me thinking about how they might apply to podcasting. What “podcasting sins” are so great that they’ll lead to podfade (the unceremonious death of a podcast). How do the Seven Deadly Sins (Lust, Gluttony, Greed, Sloth, Wrath, Envy, and Pride) translate to the world of podcasting. Let's t...
Jul 23, 2024•40 min•Season 5Ep. 67
Top story for me this week is schools in NYC replacing the bell with 60 second podcast episodes! "ABF Creative, the award-winning producer of Kids & Family podcasts, is proud to announce its innovative 'Mini Pods’ initiative in partnership with education technology company SonarCloud. This initiative replaces traditional school bells with 60-second educational podcasts, currently in over 120 New York City public schools, with plans to expand to Chicago and Los Angeles in the upcoming school ...
Jul 19, 2024•17 min•Season 5Ep. 68
Have you ever been in a situation where someone wants something from you, but they won't come out and ask for it? They'll hint at it, tip toe around the issue, or just hope you figure it out based on the look they give you. My kids do that all the time. A common problem I hear among podcasters is “no one shares the show/leaves reviews/sends in feedback.” I always ask the same follow up: “Are you asking for it?” It’s the same lesson I give my kids. Don’t ask don’t get. That's why today, we're goi...
Jul 16, 2024•12 min•Season 5Ep. 66
Feeling overwhelmed by the constant changes in the podcasting world? You're not alone. With new tools and trends emerging every day, it can be challenging to keep your workflow streamlined and your audience engaged. That's why I do 3 Things in Podcasting — and this week was uncharacteristically busy following a holiday. Here are the links: YouTube’s Growth As A Podcast Power Player Revealed What Gear, Software & Setups Do (500+) Podcasters Use in 2024? Announcing The 2024 Ear Worthy Indie Po...
Jul 12, 2024•21 min•Season 5Ep. 65
Does it feel like your podcast isn’t growing no matter what you do? You’re busting your butt trying to grow your podcast. You’re creating good content, promoting it on social media, asking your guests to share, and telling anyone who will listen about it. But nothing seems to be working. What if you could make a few small changes and see an increase in your listenership? I’m not talking a huge shift in your content, hiring a team, or putting tons of time and money into ads. Those things CAN help...
Jul 09, 2024•23 min•Season 5Ep. 64
Should my podcast have seasons? It's a common question, and honestly, I think there's a lot more nuance than people realize. That's certain true of me...at least until the last time I was asked. My answer was “yes, probably.” There are a lot of reasons to have seasons. However, a friend of mine, Doc Rock, has a more tempered answer. He said that seasons should serve a purpose. That’s when I realized he and I were using the term “Season” differently. While Doc was differentiating between seasons ...
Jul 02, 2024•16 min•Season 5Ep. 62
We're diving into the art of repurposing content with the "sawdust" approach, exploring the New York Times' bold move to put many of its podcasts behind a paywall, and dissecting the key reasons why podcasts fail. Whether you're looking to maximize your content's potential, understand industry shifts, or avoid common pitfalls, this episode has got you covered. Let's get started! Shadow Clock Zoomed-In Moment | "For the Love of Baseball" New York Times to Move Podcasts Behind Paywall Why Podcasts...
Jun 28, 2024•15 min•Season 5Ep. 63
It's another Q&A Episode! I gather some question from listeners, particularly focusing on the length and frequency of episodes, content creation, and branding. I tackle: Episode Length : There is no ideal length for a podcast episode; it should be as long as necessary to adequately cover the topic. Short, complete episodes are better than long, rambling ones. Content Creation : Confidence in having enough content comes from choosing a topic within your expertise. Answering one question per e...
Jun 25, 2024•18 min•Season 5Ep. 61
3 Things in Podcasting for June 21st, 2024: Libsyn Adds YouTube API Support Libsyn has integrated with YouTube's new podcast API, allowing creators to easily publish video versions of their podcasts directly to YouTube. This is a major development for video podcasters. When to Start Monetizing Your Podcast Contrary to popular belief, you don't need massive download numbers to monetize a podcast. I argue that you should plan for monetization before even launching, through methods like sponsorship...
Jun 21, 2024•14 min•Season 5Ep. 60
It's another 3 Things in Podcasting! In today's episode, I cover: Sounds Profitable's Ad Nauseum report - I share my biggest takeaways and insights from this fascinating deep dive into how people listen to podcast ads and what we can do to improve them. RSS.com and Transistor.fm's new Podroll feature - Discover how this cool community feature makes podcast discovery easier and why I hope to see more hosts and apps support it. The debate: Should podcasts only be listened to at 1X speed? - I weigh...
Jun 14, 2024•28 min•Season 5Ep. 59
I'm trying a new series on this channel where I cover 3 things in podcast from the past week. Let me know on Twitter (@jcasabona) or via email (joe@casabona.org) what you think! 3 things Danny Brown would do different if starting a podcast today . Neil Veglio’s take on Spotify for Podcasters Riverside’s VideoDub Bonus: RSS.com rolls out LIT Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:32 Three Things I'd Do Differently If I Started Podcasting Today 05:20 Neil Veglio's Take on Spotify for ...
Jun 07, 2024•16 min•Season 5Ep. 58
It's time for a live coaching call! Today, I'm sitting down with Joseph and Kelsey from Greater Than Zero Percent, a podcast dedicated to sharing the incredible stories of nonprofits around the world. They're struggling with gaining engaged listeners, so that's primarily what we focus on. Want to book your own coaching call? - Go here to do a live one like Joseph and Kelsey: https://calendly.com/jcasabona/podcast-consultation-live - Go here if you want to keep the call private: https://calendly....
May 31, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 57
I wouldn’t call myself an avid Jurassic Park fan. I was a little shy of 8 when it came out, and being a young boy I did enjoy dinosaurs…and man did those dinosaurs look real at the time. There are a few scenes I remember vividly from the movie. One is the scene where they’re in the car, the water rippling as the T-Rex approaches. The other is a commonly memed (is that right?) scene of Jeff Goldblum’s character, Dr. Ian Malcom, saying this: “Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not...
Mar 28, 2024•11 min•Season 5Ep. 56
When I came up with the idea for Podcast Workflows — nearly a year ago at CEX 2023 — one of the aspects of the site was to have a “Tools” page — something that could showcase the tools used in the deep dives I was doing. But I didn’t want to rush it. I wanted to focus on the content and see where the site went. Well, I'm happy to announce that the Tools Guide is finally live! Show Notes Check out the Guide Read the announcement Submit feedback Switchy Kadence ★ Support this podcast ★...
Mar 21, 2024•21 min•Season 5Ep. 55
One of my favorite scenes from Scrubs happens in Season 3, Episode 1. Sarah Chalke’s character, Dr. Elliot Reid, is sitting on her bed, reflecting on the fact that she gets walked all over at work — and she decides to do something about it . With Tom Petty’s American Girl playing, she wrecks her room. She changes her look. She goes back to the hospital much more confident and as a result, she’s much more respected. The confidence in her appearance matched the confidence she wanted to convey to h...
Mar 12, 2024•25 min•Season 5Ep. 54
A family walks into a talent agency, and says, “Have we got the act for you…” If you’re familiar with this opening to a joke, you may have had a visceral reaction to it — either you think it’s hysterically funny, shamefully disgusting, or both. It’s the opening to the joke, The Aristocrats , and if you have a weak stomach, I don’t suggest you look it up. See, the point of this joke isn’t actually the punchline, which is right in the title. The point is to see how long you can improv a shocking, ...
Feb 26, 2024•25 min•Season 5Ep. 53
