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
Episode 396 - CO-HOST - Roger Heathers - Podcast Editor, Musical Tips For Podcasters and Hiring An Editor Roger joins as our very first guest on the Podcast Editing and Support Show - Roger has moved from listener to guest! So glad to have him here! We blend our love for music and our love for podcast editing into a conversation geared towards you and your podcast journey! A study by Pacific Content (2019) found that about 50% of podcasts stop after just three episodes. Outsourcing your editing ...
Mar 14, 2025•44 min•Ep. 396
Episode 395 - CO-HOST - Coffee with Steph Fuccio - The Future of Podcasting, A.I. and Meeting With Other Podcasters One of the kindest, most giving and caring voices in podcasting joins the show today to talk about podcasting from her perspective! As a trusted voice in podcasting, Steph Fuccio serves the podcasting community with trusted advice and guidance for podcasters around the world - it is a joy to have her here on the show with us! Steph can help you develop a sane podcast workflow for: ...
Mar 12, 2025•38 min•Ep. 395
Podpacer.com, New Podcaster AI Tool Episode Coming Soon and A Free Roast Your Show Tool - Daily Dave - Podcast Tips Coming soon to the How To Podcast Series, Slobodan Manic from Podpacer will be on to talk about this new service for podcasters! Podpacer is the best way to handle your podcast. Manage your guests, research and plan your interviews, all in one place. https://www.podpacer.com/ https://www.podpacer.com/roast-my-podcast/ ___ https://howtopodcast.ca/...
Mar 10, 2025•8 min
Episode 394 - Podcast Tip - How to Embrace Vulnerability and Genuine Storytelling as a Podcaster Embracing Vulnerability and Genuine Storytelling Vulnerability can be a powerful tool in podcast storytelling: Share personal experiences: Opening up about your own journey can create deeper connections with listeners Acknowledge challenges: Be honest about obstacles you've faced in your podcasting journey Ask questions: Show curiosity and humility by seeking input from your audience and fellow p...
Mar 10, 2025•24 min•Ep. 394
Episode 393 - The Wizard of Oz Characteristics That All Podcasters Should Exibit for Their Listeners The main characters from The Wizard of Oz movie and their quests for completeness offer interesting parallels to the characteristics of an effective podcaster: Dorothy - Seeking Home: Dorothy's quest to return home reflects a podcaster's need to find their authentic voice and niche. Just as Dorothy discovers her inner strength, a successful podcaster must develop their unique perspective and pers...
Mar 07, 2025•29 min•Ep. 393
Episode 392 - 92 Beats Per Minute, Pacing Your Words When You Speak - Are Your Podcast Listeners Keeping Up With You Importance of a Listenable SpeedHaving a listenable speed when speaking in public, on stage, or in a podcast is crucial for several reasons: Speaking Too Slow : Boredom : Listeners may lose interest if the pace is too slow, as it can make the content seem dull or unengaging. Disengagement : The audience might start thinking about other things, reducing their focus on the speaker's...
Mar 05, 2025•29 min•Ep. 392
Episode 391 - Speak with Confidence - Reducing Upspeak for More Impactful Podcasting Reducing Upspeak in Podcasting: Tips for Clearer Communication Upspeak, or uptalk, is a common speech pattern where sentences end with a rising inflection, making them sound like questions. This can undermine authority and clarity in podcasting. Here are some strategies to help you reduce your dependence on upspeak: Understanding Upspeak Definition: Upspeak involves ending sentences with a rising pitch, similar ...
Mar 03, 2025•29 min•Ep. 391
Episode 390 - CO-HOST - Corinna Dunn - The Melanin Wellness Podcast, Black Voices in Podcasting Welcome to the Melanin Wellness Podcast, your go-to destination for all things health, beauty, and empowerment for people of color! The Melanin Wellness PodcastMelanin Wellness is more than just a podcast; it's a celebration of diversity, resilience, and self-love. We believe that wellness should be accessible to everyone, and here, we aim to provide a platform where we can share knowledge, inspire po...
Feb 28, 2025•41 min•Ep. 390
Episode 389 - Behind the Mic Mini Series - Developing Quiet Confidence Behind the Microphone Developing Quiet Confidence Behind the Microphone Building confidence as a podcast host takes time and practice: Invest in quality equipment: A good microphone can significantly improve your sound quality and boost your confidence Prepare thoroughly: Know your content well to reduce anxiety and increase confidence Visualize success: Before recording, mentally walk through a successful podcast episode Use...
Feb 26, 2025•25 min•Ep. 389
Episode 388 - Behind the Mic Mini Series - Part 4 - Understanding Your Authentic Podcasting Voice Developing your authentic podcasting voice is crucial for creating a connection with your audience. To find your unique voice: Be yourself: Don't try to imitate other podcasters. Authenticity attracts and retains listeners Practice speaking naturally: Record yourself talking about a topic without a script to identify your natural rhythm Embrace your quirks: Your unique way of explaining things, ...
Feb 24, 2025•21 min•Ep. 388
A New Online Magazine Instead of a Newsletter, Canadian Podcaster - Daily Dave - Podcast Tips Thanks for checking out our very first Canadian Podcaster Online Magazine. I am the host of multiple podcasts, I believe that we need to build out community for our podcast listeners and with our fellow canadian podcasters. I host regular podcaster meetups on Meetup.com for podcasters just like you, I host the how to podcast series and I created canadian podcaster to be a new voice in canada shining a l...
Feb 21, 2025•11 min
Episode 387 - Behind the Mic Mini Series - Part 3 - Creating an Immersive Audio Experience Creating an immersive audio experience in podcasting is a powerful way to engage listeners and elevate your storytelling. Here's how you can leverage various audio techniques to enhance your podcast:Creating an Immersive Audio ExperienceCapture Real Environments Record in different locations to capture authentic sounds that transport listeners to the scene. This could be a busy street, a quiet forest, ...
Feb 21, 2025•27 min•Ep. 387
Episode 386 - Behind the Mic Mini Series - Part 2 - Crafting Compelling Stories as a Podcaster Crafting Compelling Stories Crafting compelling stories is at the heart of engaging podcasting. Here are some strategies to enhance your storytelling: Identify Relatable Themes : Focus on stories that resonate with your audience's experiences or interests. This could be personal struggles, triumphs, or insights that listeners can connect with emotionally Use Descriptive Language : Incorporate vivid...
Feb 19, 2025•34 min•Ep. 386
Be A Less Annoying Dave When Hosting Your Next Podcast Guest - Daily Dave - Podcast Tips Talking over a guest with verbal affirmations is not a best practice for podcasters for several reasons: It disrupts the flow of conversation and can interrupt the guest's train of thought . This can lead to a disjointed interview and potentially cause the guest to lose their momentum or forget important points they wanted to make. Constant verbal affirmations can create unnecessary audio clutter that is...
Feb 18, 2025•8 min
Episode 385 - Behind the Mic Mini Series - Part 1 - How to Be Real and Relatable as a Podcaster Likeability is crucial in podcasting because it determines whether your audience will stay engaged and return to your show. Hosts who are likeable create a stronger connection with their listeners, transforming casual audiences into loyal fans Key Aspects of Podcast LikeabilityBeing AuthenticThe most fundamental trait of a likeable podcast host is authenticity. Listeners want to hear the real you, not...
Feb 17, 2025•25 min•Ep. 385
Episode 384 - A Lesson, A Story and Why You Should Include Both in Your Next Podcast Episode The idea that we should share a lesson without a story and not share a story without a lesson highlights the importance of integrating meaningful educational content into narratives. This concept is particularly relevant in podcasting, where storytelling is a powerful tool for engaging audiences and conveying information. Here's how this principle applies to podcasting, along with practical thoughts ...
Feb 14, 2025•25 min•Ep. 384
Episode 383 - CO-HOST - Darla Ridilla - You Have the Power - The Road to Recovery from Trauma and Narcissistic Abuse You Have the Power: The Road to Recovery from Trauma and Narcissistic Abuse is a transformative podcast dedicated to empowering women on their healing journeys. Hosted by Darla, a certified somatic trauma-informed coach and relationship expert, the podcast offers insightful conversations, expert advice, and practical tools for overcoming the pain of trauma and toxic relationships....
Feb 12, 2025•47 min•Ep. 383
Episode 382 - The Podcast Editing and Support Show - Hiring Podcast Support Based on Fit When hiring a podcast team, fit is indeed a crucial factor that can make or break the success of your show. Just as in a band, the chemistry and cohesion of your podcast team can significantly impact the quality of your output and the overall experience of creating content. Importance of Fit in Podcast Team Selection Beyond Technical Skills While technical proficiency is essential, it's not the sole dete...
Feb 10, 2025•34 min•Ep. 382
Episode 381 - CO-HOST - Brandy Whalen - Kitcaster, Three Words - Three Stories, How to be a better Guest and Podcast Host Brandy Whalen Co-Founder at Kitcaster What connects humans? Stories. Whether you are watching a Netflix series, reading a book, listening to a podcast, or sitting with a relative, there is a common thread that draws us in — a great story. We all have a story but have a difficult time stringing it together. Brandy Whalen is the co-founder of Kitcaster, a podcast booking agency...
Feb 07, 2025•37 min•Ep. 381
