Episode 419 - Unlocking Your Back Catalog - The Art of Podcast Playlists Leveraging playlists to organize your podcast’s back catalog is a powerful strategy for helping listeners quickly find content that matches their interests-especially when you have a large library of episodes. Playlists group similar topics, themes, or guest types, making your podcast more accessible and binge-worthy. Where to Create and Share Podcast Playlists Beyond YouTube and Spotify, consider these platforms: Podbean: ...
May 07, 2025•30 min•Ep. 419
EPISODE 76 - Six Simple Tips When Dealing With A Hater - How To Overcome Negative Comments as a Podcaster As a new podcaster, dealing with haters can be tough. Here are some simple tips to keep in mind: Don't take negative comments personally. Try to learn from constructive feedback. Ignore or delete comments that are hateful or abusive. Respond kindly to negative comments that are not abusive. Focus on your supporters and the positive impact you are having. Take a break from social media if...
May 05, 2025•15 min•Ep. 76
Episode 418 - How To Podcast With Purpose - 4 Steps to Sharpen Your Show’s Mission Podcast Goal-Setting Questions What is the main purpose or mission of your podcast? (What impact or outcome do you want your show to create for listeners or your community?) How will you measure if your podcast is achieving its purpose? (What signs, feedback, or results will show you that you’re on track?) Are you currently meeting your podcast’s goals and delivering on your mission? (What’s working well, and wher...
May 05, 2025•24 min•Ep. 418
An Easy Way to Resurface Past Podcast Episodes Buried in the Past - Daily Dave - Podcast Tips As your library of past episodes grows over time, great episodes, content and conversations with past guests get buried in a back catalog that many new listeners may never discover. So how do we keep our back catalog alive for newer audiences? You can create a curated playlist of like content, you can design an online magazine of themed content, you can add a link to your show notes highlighting a past ...
May 05, 2025•20 min
Episode 417 - PodSEO Demo - a cutting-edge SEO platform specifically designed to enhance the visibility and reach of podcasts - with Andrea de'Marsi Podseo Launches SEO Platform Tailored for PodcastersPress Release · January 14, 2025 Podseo , a cutting-edge SEO platform specifically designed to enhance the visibility and reach of podcasts across major search engines and podcast directories, is officially launching today. As podcasting matures into a mainstream media format, marketing best practi...
May 02, 2025•55 min•Ep. 417
Episode 416 - Tracy Beavers - Perfect is Boring, Live Podcasting, Email to Build Community Tracy Beavers is an award winning business and sales coach from Arkansas with over 20 years experience in marketing, sales and business growth. She has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs over the years with everything from overcoming the fear of sales to growing their brand visibility and email lists through organic marketing strategies. Building your business does NOT have to be a struggle….Tracy believes i...
Apr 30, 2025•44 min•Ep. 416
How I Keep Myself Organized When Hosting a Guest - Daily Dave - Podcast Tips With the multiple interview shows that I host, a question was posed as to how I keep everything straight?? I share my manual process (because I am old) - what my intake form looks like, why I pre-interview, how I use YouTube differently than most and my guest process. I am curious as to what your process is and how it may differ - always looking to streamline and to learn from others! Leave me a voice message at HowToPo...
Apr 29, 2025•19 min
Episode 415 - Live Podcasting, is it Just a Fad, A Flashback, or the Future of Podcasting Why Live Podcasting Is Captivating (Even for On-Demand Fans) Real-Time Audience Interaction Live podcasting lets you engage with your audience as the show happens. Listeners can ask questions, offer feedback, and even steer the conversation in real time, creating a dynamic, two-way experience This immediate feedback loop isn’t possible with traditional, pre-recorded podcasts. It fosters a sense of community...
Apr 28, 2025•36 min•Ep. 415
Episode 414 - Skate to Where the Podcasting Puck Is Going - The Future of Podcasting In this forward-looking episode, we explore where podcasting is headed, the big ideas shaping its future, and how creators can position themselves to benefit as early adopters. Framing our conversation is Wayne Gretzky’s iconic advice: “I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been” We’ll discuss how podcasters can anticipate the next wave, not just follow the crowd, and carve out unique opport...
Apr 25, 2025•29 min•Ep. 414
Episode 413 - Communications Specialist, Consultant, Podcaster and Publisher with Co-HOST - Corine La Font I met Corine La Font on PodMatch.com - and I am grateful that I did! Hi! I'm Corine La Font. I help people discover their true self and communicate better. Let's learn how! I was born and raised on the lovely island of Trinidad and Tobago (pronounced 2-bay-go) in the Caribbean and migrated to Jamaica in my 20's. I lived and worked there for 21 years and am now back on home soil ...
Apr 23, 2025•44 min•Ep. 413
Episode 412 - 4 Business Principles Every Podcaster Should Apply Whether Your Podcast is a Hobby or a Business 4 Business Principles Every Podcaster Should Apply Loving your podcast as a hobby is essential for long-term motivation, but treating it like a business is what elevates your show’s impact, reach, and potential for growth. Here are four foundational business principles that translate seamlessly to podcasting, helping you enjoy the creative process while building a sustainable, professio...
Apr 21, 2025•29 min•Ep. 412
Episode 411 - Live Recording From our How To Podcast Meetup Group - Open Podcasting Questions and Answers What we’re about A meetup designed to: Connect Podcasters Build Community Support fellow podcasters Promote your podcast Ask Questions Be A Guest and Find A Guest requests Goal: A judgement free group of amazing podcasters at different stages of their podcasting journey - feel free to ask questions, get clarity and be motivated to start and to continue your podcast journey. Meetings will sta...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 411
Episode 410 - Beyond the Mic - Branding, The Importance of Consistent Podcast Art Podcast artwork plays a vital role in attracting listeners and visually representing your show. Here’s a breakdown of the different types of podcast artwork, best practices, and common pitfalls to avoid: Types of Podcast Artwork Show Artwork : Represents the entire podcast and is displayed across platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and directories. Typically includes the podcast name, logo, and a visual theme t...
Apr 16, 2025•37 min•Ep. 410
Episode 409 - CO-HOST - Bob LeMent - When There Was Only 50 Podcasts, Your Podcast Persona, and a Blue Cat Bob is one of the original 50 podcasters that started what we have today in podcasting. The Static Web Site’s first episode was January 1, 1999 in a vain attempt to make the world hear the off kilter and sophomoric ramblings of Miles Tidal and Bob LeMent.Now 24 years and counting they continue their weekly stream of consciousness dialogues. As you may have discerned from listening, we do no...
Apr 14, 2025•45 min•Ep. 409
Episode 408 - The Forgotten History of Video Podcasting and Its Comeback Story The history of video podcasting via RSS feeds demonstrates that while video in podcasting is currently resurging, it is not a new concept. Here's an overview of its origins and the current resurgence: Early History of Video Podcasting RSS Enclosures and Early Experiments (2000) : The concept of attaching media files, including video, to RSS feeds was proposed in 2000 by Tristan Louis and implemented by Dave Winer....
Apr 11, 2025•40 min•Ep. 408
Episode 407 - Podcasting for Microsoft, The Intrazone and Polaris Pathways, a business transformation podcast with CO-HOST - Chris McNulty After years of songwriting, music production, and conference speaking, I’m not afraid of a microphone or some audio engineering. I’m particularly proud of these two: The Intrazone Mark Kashman started this with me back in 2018 - it’s the official podcast that covers all things Microsoft 365. Mark does the work, his partner Lisa does the production, and I just...
Apr 09, 2025•39 min•Ep. 407
Welcome to the How To Podcast Series - your home for podcast advice, instruction, community and varied voices from the podcast space - people just like you, starting and growing a podcast and sharing a topic that they love! It is not too late to start a podcast and there is an audience looking for a topic that you are passionate about, so, start here! ___ https://howtopodcast.ca/...
Apr 07, 2025•4 min
Episode 406 - Podpacer.com, No Hacks Podcast, Podcaster A.I. with CO-HOST Slobodan Manic Podpacer is the best way to manage and promote your podcast Easy to use and free to try. Repurpose your podcast episodes, research and plan your episodes, and use your very own AI assistant, all in one place. Content Repurposing Automatically transcribe your episodes and create dozens of content units from them. All in your tone of voice. Episode Planning Research your upcoming episodes, and plan them in adv...
Apr 07, 2025•49 min•Ep. 406
Episode 405 - Three Things Every Podcaster Should Practice Today to Improve Your Communication and Confidence as a Podcaster Welcome to the podcast! Be sure to go back into our past episodes to catch great conversations and topics designed to help you on your podcast - episode 404 features Cass and her amazing podcast process, if you want a great framework that might work well for your podcast, go back one episode and hear that conversation! This episode features 3 practice tips that you can use...
Apr 04, 2025•37 min•Ep. 405
Episode 404 - CO-HOST - Cassian Bellino - Biblically Speaking Podcast, and an Impressive List of Tools That Can Help Your Podcast Meet the Founder, Cassian Bellino When I felt the pull to start the Biblically Speaking podcast, it wasn’t a dramatic revelation, but a persistent nudge. Over the years, I had countless conversations about faith—what began as casual discussions often grew into deeper reflections. I realized that people asked the same questions I once asked, wrestled with similar doubt...
Apr 02, 2025•51 min•Ep. 404
Episode 409 - CO-HOST - Bob LeMent - When There Was Only 50 Podcasts, Your Podcast Persona, and a Blue Cat - Video Version Bob joins The How To Podcast Series and yes, he is on video as a cartoon blue cat! So, a video is in order for this episode! The audio version is also available! The Static Web Site’s first official episode was January 1, 1999, in a vain attempt to make the world hear the off-kilter and sophomoric ramblings of Miles Tidal and Bob LeMent. Now 25 years and counting they contin...
Mar 31, 2025•43 min•Ep. 409
The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips - How Many Books Do You Need to Write to be an Author - How many podcast episodes to be a podcaster It only takes a single book to be an author - one book! Not a new book every week or every second week. Just one book and you are an author for the rest of your life! It also means that a single podcast episode makes you a podcaster - not a popular discussion in the podcasting space, but it is true! If the idea of starting your podcast is a future dream, I want you...
Mar 31, 2025•11 min
Episode 403 - Curiosity Ignited - How Well-Crafted Questions Can Elevate Your Podcast Conversations To spark deeper conversations and connections with your podcast guests, crafting well-thought-out questions is crucial. Here are some strategies and examples to help you leverage better questions: Open-ended questions encourage guests to share detailed stories and insights, leading to more engaging dialogues For example: Instead of: "Did you face challenges while building your business?"...
Mar 31, 2025•31 min•Ep. 403
Episode 402 - CO-HOST - Brandon Leibowitz - SEO Optimizers - Target keywords and What your biggest opportunities are in SEO Hello, I’m Brandon Leibowitz, the founder and operator of SEO Optimizers. Our digital marketing company is dedicated to assisting small and medium-sized businesses in driving more online traffic, leading to increased clients, sales, and valuable leads. My journey in digital marketing began in 2007, right after I graduated from college with a degree in Business Marketing. My...
Mar 28, 2025•45 min•Ep. 402
Episode 401 - CO-HOST - Caroline Hull - Host of Share, Strategize, & Shine, a holistic approach to podcast strategy My Story: From Dancer to Podcast Strategist and Consultant Caroline has nearly a decade of experience in podcasting and a rich background as a ballet dancer, choreographer, grants writer, SEO copywriter, and stationery designer. She brings a unique blend of creativity, marketing expertise, and strategic thinking to podcasting. Her approach emphasizes building strong relationshi...
Mar 26, 2025•41 min•Ep. 401
E400 - CO-HOST - Mike Wiston from MowPod Shares His Free Tool for Podcasters and How MowMedia Can Help Podcasters Chartable is gone - now what? How about a free tool that gives you your Global Rankings for Apple's Top 200, how about email updates with rank position changes, how about new tools that are coming in the future? I sit down with Mike Wiston from his home in Japan to talk about this exciting platform that you need to go and check out today! mowPod is the largest driver of engaged liste...
Mar 24, 2025•41 min•Ep. 400
Episode 399 - The Power of the Pause to Make Your Podcast Better - Enhancing Your Podcast Communication The Power of the Pause: Enhancing Your Podcast Communication For podcasters looking to improve their communication skills, mastering the art of the pause can be a game-changer. By incorporating strategic silences into your speech, you can reduce filler words and create a more engaging listening experience. Benefits of Pausing Eliminates filler words: Pauses can replace "ums" and &quo...
Mar 21, 2025•34 min•Ep. 399
Episode 398 - CO-HOST - Vic Turnbull - MIC's Podcast Club Online Community and Support For Podcasters Around The World Vic is a podcast producer and music geek and runs MIC media, her podcast production company. For a more up-to-date glance of what they get up to head to their website here . MIC media is a social enterprise that amplifies often underheard stories and voices. In 2022, MIC won the Silver Award in the Grassroots Production category at the Audio Production Awards and in the same yea...
Mar 19, 2025•50 min•Ep. 398
Episode 397 - CO-HOST - Jeffrey Dwoskin - Stampede.Social, Is Social Media Still Important for a Podcast, Interviewing Famous Guests Born in the suburbs of Detroit Jeffrey Lawerence Dwoskin grew up in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Jeff Dwoskin is an award-winning Comedian. He was the prestigious winner of the Dick Purtan Comedy Showcase and has appeared in numerous festivals. As Host of 'Classic Conversations' Jeff fuses his passions of comedy, trending topics, pop culture, and all things social m...
Mar 17, 2025•46 min•Ep. 397
Podcasthon.org 2025 - Humane World - The Humane Society Charity and Why We Support Them As long standing supporters of our local Humane Society, we wanted to feature this charity as our recommendation for oour invlovement in Podasthon.org's 2025 feature this week. Podcasthon is the world’s largest podcast charity initiative, bringing together podcasters globally to raise awareness for charitable causes. Behind this growing movement are two visionary co-founders: Jérémie Mani and Yves Delnatt...
Mar 15, 2025•14 min
