Use four practical questions to reconnect with your podcasting goals, measure success by the right outcomes, and better serve the audience you already have. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/smallaudience Introduction [00:00] 1. Why did you start podcasting? [02:34] What Is Podcasting PROFIT? https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/what-is-podcasting-profit-tap320/ Why You Should Put Podcasting P.R.O.F.I.T. First: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/why-yo...
Jun 10, 2026•22 min•Ep. 436
Headphones might be doing more harm than good in your podcasting. Here’s where to remove them and what to use when you still need monitoring. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/headphonesoff Introduction [00:00] What's a podcast anymore? https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/whats-a-podcast-anymore/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap435&utm_content=chapter_1-introduction 1. Remove headphones from your art...
Jun 03, 2026•26 min•Ep. 435
Learn when podcasting best practices are not rules but only guidelines, what tradeoffs matter, and how to break podcasting rules with intention instead of laziness. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/breakrules Introduction [00:00] Break "rules" with intention [01:40] Consistency: a guideline, not a law [04:05] https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/how-to-continue-podcasting-when-your-life-is-unpredictable-tap294/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&...
May 27, 2026•25 min•Ep. 434
You've probably heard the podcasting advice that you must choose a niche, or even "niche down." But your topic isn't the only kind of niche your podcast could have! Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/niches What is a "niche podcast"? [01:42] https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/niche 1. Topic [03:58] 2. Audience [06:52] 3. Style/approach [08:50] 4. Voice [14:39] Office Ladies podcast: https://officeladies.com Podgagement: https://podgagement...
May 20, 2026•Ep. 433
Here's how to balance your podcast SEO, spark curiosity, and maintain clarity when naming podcast episodes that don’t fit neatly under one topic. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/multitopictitles Introduction [00:00] 1. Find a theme [01:44] 2. Use the most compelling topic—keep those promises! [05:05] https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/remember-and-keep-your-podcasts-promises/?utm_source=tap&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap432 3. List t...
May 13, 2026•18 min•Ep. 432
I've been teasing for a while that I made some major workflow changes for The Audacity to Podcast, Here's what I change and why. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/workflow25 Introduction [00:00] 1. Chapters and transcripts with PodChapters [01:24] Try PodChapters FREE on your next episode! https://podchapters.com/ 2. Back to outlines instead of scripts [05:01] 3. Episode articles with trained AI [14:10] Use Magai as your AI toolbox! https://theau...
May 06, 2026•23 min•Ep. 431
Skip the mixers and mic stands. These lightweight podcasting accessories fit in a small bag and can help you podcast from anywhere. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/lightweightgear Introduction [00:00] 1. Smartphone [01:11] 2. Wireless lav mic kit [02:40] https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/larkm2s 3. Phone stand with selfie stick [06:58] 4. Miniature lighting [08:50] https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/lightweightled 5. USB drive [09:45] 6. Backup ba...
Apr 29, 2026•19 min•Ep. 430
Your podcast makes promises through its branding, titles and descriptions, and your own words. Learn 3 ways to identify and keep those promises. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/promises Introduction [00:00] 1. What might your audience expect? [01:56] Listen to my first episode 2. What does your description promise? [11:10] 3. What have you said in your podcast? [14:51] Track your Podcast SEO in Podgagement! [19:14] Try Podgagement ——— Start and...
Apr 22, 2026•22 min•Ep. 429
When is it okay to pay a guest or pay to be a guest? And when you should you disclose compensation to your audience? Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/payinterviews Introduction [00:00] 1. It's okay to pay to interview a guest on your podcast [00:54] 2. It's okay to pay to be a guest on another podcast [03:16] 3. Podcasters must disclose if they're getting paid to feature a guest [06:15] You MUST Disclose Whenever You’re Compensated! 4. You don't...
Apr 15, 2026•Ep. 428
Learn how to smartly handle podcast episode numbers when your title starts with a number, so your RSS feed, website, and podcast apps are optimized. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/combinenumbers Introduction [00:00] When to Use Podcast Episode Numbers - The Audacity to Podcast® When to AVOID Podcast Episode Numbers - The Audacity to Podcast® Should You Include Episode Numbers in Episode Titles? - The Audacity to Podcast® Are Episode Numbers RE...
Apr 08, 2026•Ep. 427
Teleprompters aren't only for newscaster and politicians! They can be great for podcasting—even if you podcast in only audio! Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/teleprompter Introduction [00:00] Get one of my recommended teleprompters: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/why-you-should-consider-a-teleprompter-for-your-podcasting-workflow/#recommendations 1. Make "eye-contact" with your audience [02:01] 2. Display your notes or script [07:08] 3. See y...
Apr 01, 2026•30 min•Ep. 426
Discover when it makes sense to use clever podcast titles instead of descriptive ones, and learn how to protect your podcast SEO while doing it. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/clevertitles Introduction [00:00] 1. When clever podcast titles have clarifying subtitles [01:41] Kicked from Apple Podcasts? What Happens When You Keyword-Stuff Podcast Tags: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/kicked-from-apple-podcasts-what-happens-when-you-keyword-stuff...
Mar 25, 2026•24 min•Ep. 425
Track active podcast metrics from Apple Podcasts, analyze 110 categories, monitor Podcasting 2.0 trends, and easily download beautiful 4K charts! Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/newpii Introduction [00:00] Visit Podcast Industry Insights: https://podcastindustryinsights.com/?utm_source=chapter_1&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=tap424 Track the total number of podcasts in Apple Podcasts, Podcast Index, and YouTube [09:21] https://podcastin...
Mar 18, 2026•26 min•Ep. 424
Explore whether OpenClaw belongs in your podcasting workflow, including the security risks, potential costs, practical use cases, and why you should never sacrifice your humanity for AI automation. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/SLUG Introduction: What is OpenClaw? [00:00] Try OpenClaw, if you dare: https://openclaw.ai 1. OpenClaw has massive security risks [05:16] 2. Using OpenClaw can be expensive [11:15] 3. OpenClaw is not SkyNet [19:25] 4....
Mar 11, 2026•37 min•Ep. 423
Far more exciting than winning "World's Best Cup of Coffee," Edison Research revealed that as of Q4 2025, Americans spent more time listening to podcasts than spoken content on AM/FM radio! Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/podcastsbeatradio Intro: Share of Ear study [00:00] Podcasts Lead AM/FM in Spoken-Word Listening, Marking a First: https://www.edisonresearch.com/podcasts-lead-am-fm-in-spoken-word-listening-marking-a-first/ AM/FM radio is dyi...
Mar 04, 2026•29 min•Ep. 422
Following up from my previous episode (#420) about using numbering your podcast episode, here are 5 times and places to not use episode numbers. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/avoidepisodenumbers Introduction: listen to #420 first! [00:00] When to Use Podcast Episode Numbers: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/when-to-use-podcast-episode-numbers/ 1. Don't use episode numbers when they would not matter to your audience [00:46] 2. Avoid episode nu...
Feb 25, 2026•21 min•Ep. 421
I've changed my mind since 12 years ago in episode 175, when I proposed that episode numbers were unnecessary for most podcasts. Now, I see more cases when you should consider using episode numbers with your podcast. It comes down to this: use episode numbers when they matter to your audience. Specifically, here's how to determine when that applies. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/whenepisodenumbers 1. Use episode numbers for serial podcasts [0...
Feb 18, 2026•28 min•Ep. 420
No matter where you are in your podcasting journey, it's possible to make one of these podcasting mistakes at any point! Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/5commonmistakes 1. Striving for "perfect" [00:40] Sony ZV-E10 II mirrorless camera: https://podcasting.deals/Bs4fi Sigma 16 mm f/1.6 lens: https://podcasting.deals/QmPnet 2. Doing too much [10:21] 3. Starting without a plan [13:55] 4. Obsessing over the "launch" [16:25] 5. Not launching at all ...
Feb 11, 2026•23 min•Ep. 419
Do you have any unfinished episodes? Maybe you already recorded them but just haven't gotten around to editing them. Or maybe you started writing the outline, but you never finished. Then this challenge is for you! Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/unfinished "If it'll keep, it'll preach" [00:49] Complete the preproduction for draft episodes [05:22] Try PodChapters to help you transcribe and chapter your episodes faster than ever before! https://...
Feb 04, 2026•22 min•Ep. 418
I'm back from Podfest Multimedia Expo 2026 in Orlando. This is now my favorite podcasting conference, and I'd like to share some thoughts. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/podfest26 1. Community is still priority [01:54] 2. The Podcast Hall of Fame is a highlight [05:19] https://podcasthall.com 3. Lots of quality teaching [07:18] 4. The location is still expensive [10:40] 5. Great networking [12:57] Feedback reminder: your unexpected upgrades an...
Jan 28, 2026•19 min•Ep. 417
When thinking about upgrading your podcasting workflow, you probably immediately think of actual podcasting tools: microphones, recorder/mixer/interface combos, podcast hosting, podcasting software, cameras, lighting, and such. But that's not what I'm going to share with you! In fact, none of these are explicitly podcasting tools (with one on the fence). And not a single one of these is yet another AI tool! Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/unexp...
Jan 14, 2026•33 min•Ep. 416
Post office boxes (maybe called something else in other countries) require an investment (especially increasing the last few years), but they could be worth it for you! Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/pobox Privacy, obviously! [01:05] Use your PO Box for public records [01:51] Check your own domain's WHOIS/RDAP information: https://who.is Encourage your audience to send things to your PO Box [03:58] Use your PO Box as a secure delivery address ...
Jan 07, 2026•12 min•Ep. 415
Surveying your audience doesn't have to be a complicated matter. Moving into a new year, here are the three most important questions I recommend you ask your audience. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/3questions 1. "What would you like more of from me/us or my/our podcast?" [01:20] 2. "What would you like less of from me/us or my/our podcast?" [02:14] 3. "What do you want to tell me/us that's been on your mind?" [04:05] You turn these into to-do...
Dec 17, 2025•Ep. 414
Is WordPress still the best choice for your podcast website, or should you try something else now? Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/needwordpress Your podcast does need a website! [01:16] Podcast-hosting providers have much better websites now [05:24] Captivate podcast hosting: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/go/captivate Buzzsprout podcast hosting: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/buzzsprout Transistor podcast hosting: https://theaudacitytopod...
Dec 10, 2025•21 min•Ep. 413
Running short on time but feel obligated to podcast? Should you "wing it" or just cram like a procrastinating high-schooler the night before a big test? Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/SLUG 1. Respect your audience's time Should Podcast Episodes Have a Consistent Length? 2. Always consider quality over quantity Seth Godin's blog 3. Adapt to prevent recurrences Special thanks Try PodChapters FREE ——— Start and grow your own podcast for passion a...
Nov 19, 2025•Ep. 412
There are plenty of great podcast-hosting providers, but some of them are committing podcasting sins that could make it harder for you to use them, or impair your podcast's performance. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/hostingsins (I earn from qualified purchased through my affiliate links in this episode, but I recommend things I truly believe in, regardless of earnings.) Introduction [00:00] Sin 1: not redirecting your podcast RSS feed [01:02]...
Nov 05, 2025•47 min•Ep. 411
In a world that can't correctly define a podcast anymore, there's a new obsession over and pressure to publish video. But if you are able to publish both audio and video, which should actually be your priority? Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/higherpriority Introduction [00:00] What's a Podcast Anymore? [episode 400] https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/whats-a-podcast-anymore/ 1. Prioritize audio in production [00:44] 2. Prioritize listeners in yo...
Oct 22, 2025•13 min•Ep. 410
You may have heard that certain topics are "taboo" to share in your podcast, but are they really? Or is it okay to share your "controversial" perspectives? I'm not going to tell you what you "should" do on this issue. Instead, I'll give you several things to consider so that you can make the decision you believe is right for your podcast. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/worldview Faith, politics, and morals are parts of your worldview [00:51] E...
Oct 08, 2025•Ep. 409
Podcast chapters allow your listening audience to get extra context during your podcast, more easily take action, and jump to spots in your episodes. So are chapters right for your podcast? Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/chapters What are podcast chapters? [01:05] Answering the objection: chapters allow audiences to skip content [03:53] The helpful benefit of chapters: context [07:19] The most convenient benefit of chapters: actionability [10:...
Oct 01, 2025•Ep. 408
During or after a tragedy, podcasting may be the last thing on your mind. Or maybe it's actually something you want or need to get back into, but you're not sure if it's appropriate. Whatever the "tragedy" is to you, there is no single right answer to this. But I would like to share several points for you to consider so that you can make the decision that's right for you. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/tragedy 1. A Difficult truth: tragedies d...
Sep 24, 2025•13 min•Ep. 407
