Episode 235 - March 2024 How To Podcast Meetup - Creating Impact With Your Podcast Did you know that we host regular Podcaster Meetups on Meetup.com? We gather podcasters from our audience to support each other in community on their journey of podcasting. This episode is a sample of a recent MeetUp - we talk about creating impact with your podcast. We would love for you to join us for a future MeetUp - here is the link to our MeetUp Group! https://www.meetup.com/how-to-podcast-community/ ___ htt...
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 235
The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips - How to Podcast and Remain Anonymous - Playing with the Supertone Shift Tool Yes, you can podcast and keep your privacy! You don't have to be on video, you can even use a tool to change your voice. Dave plays with a new tool that can alter your voice and give you options to podcast without sharing your identity! High-quality voice at your fingertips. Meet the Voice library of high-quality voices curated by Supertone. New voices are added regularly, and if yo...
Apr 11, 2024•19 min
Episode 234 - What Do Podcasters Struggle With Most - the one area of podcasting that seems to get the least attention When You’re Making A Podcast, Where Do You Get Stuck? The answers to this multiple choice question leaned heavily toward Promotion, at 47%. Ideas, scripting, and/or planning came in next at 17.9%. Editing had 13.4% of the responses, Scheduling had 9.2%, and Recording had 8.4%. Finally, Uploading & Publishing came in at 3.4%. https://www.thepodcasthost.com/planning/the-podcas...
Apr 10, 2024•29 min•Ep. 234
The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips - Sharing Your Listener Stats Should Be Celebrated - Dave Shares His Numbers Why is it that Podcasters tend to treat their listener stats like they are a hand of cards at a poker game - saying your actual stats outloud without exagerating your numbers seems to be less common then it should be. I went through my 8 podcasts to total up the number of episodes that I have to date and the total listens that I have to date and I am happy to share them with you. I have ...
Apr 08, 2024•12 min
Episode 233 - CO-HOST - Jane Pilger - The Binge Breakthrough Podcast - Listeners see themselves in our stories The Binge Breakthrough Podcast Break through the cycle of binge eating, compulsive overeating, emotional eating, and food addiction. Learn the strategies, tools, and mindset you need to create lasting changes and finally find food freedom.Now available on Substack! Subscribe below to get notified of a new episode every Wednesday. My Binge Breakthrough Story I still vividly remember my f...
Apr 08, 2024•47 min•Ep. 233
The How To Podcast Question of the Month - Do You Subscribe to and Read Emails from Content Creators? Introducing the How to Podcast Question of the Month! To participate, head over to HowToPodcast.ca and leave your answer to the question of the month. When you answer your question please introduce yoursel, tell us about your podcast or podcast idea and answer the question. The question of the month for April 2024 is - Do you subscribe to email newsletters and if you do are you reading the email...
Apr 06, 2024•8 min
The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips - A Podcast Tool You Should Try and Why - Episodes.fm If you have been here for more than 5 minutes, you have most likely heard me mention the site Pod.Link as a way to share your podcast and give people a choice as to where they wish to listen. Well, Pod.Link has grown up and the more robust version is Episodes.fm - a great way to share your podcast or a specific episode with your audience or a past guest! Grab your Episodes.fm link for your podcast and put the ...
Apr 05, 2024•10 min
Episode 232 - Podcast Audio Editing Tool Demonstration - Adobe Podcast - Get Better Audio for Your Next Episode Adobe has recently released a new tool called Adobe Speech Enhance, a part of their Adobe Podcast suite of AI tools. Ease of Use To use the web app, simply drag in your audio file and wait for it to render. As of this writing, expect it to process about 10 seconds of audio in a minute. Could not be easier. This is next-level user interface. A Bad Recording Day Rescuing Backup Recording...
Apr 05, 2024•22 min•Ep. 232
BONUS - I Shower After Work Podcast - Listener response to my do you email listeners question - a great podcast for anyone in the trades This Podcast is here to discuss everything Trade related. We are here for the early risers and night shifters that are the backbone of this country. It's coming from the eyes of the field and covering the things we as construction workers deal with day to day. We are going to be hanging out with a cold drink and having a laugh or maybe just stirring the pot...
Apr 03, 2024•11 min
Episode 231 - What Are Your Thoughts on Email Marketing - and Neil Young Podcasting in the New World Can we just podcast? We start our show and then we need to be a marketing expert, we need to post 3 social media posts within 72 hours for every episode, we have to livestream our podcast recording, we have to be on every social platform, we have to find a sponsor and make money with our podcast, we need 100,000 listens per episode within 24 hours, we need to do this and that, and that and that.....
Apr 03, 2024•27 min•Ep. 231
The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips - Newton's Cradle - Simple Desk Toy or Action Incentive to change for podcasters You've probably seen this contraption before: Five small silver balls hang in a perfectly straight line by thin threads that attach them to two parallel horizontal bars, which are in turn attached to a base. They sit on office desks around the world. If you pull a ball up and out and then release it, it falls back and collides with the others with a loud click. Then, instead ...
Apr 01, 2024•12 min
Episode 230 - Hook, Line, and Listen - Crafting Compelling Podcast Introductions The Significance of a Strong Podcast Introduction Research reveals that podcasts experience a notable drop-off in listenership, ranging from 20 to 35 percent, within the first five minutes—an attention-catching statistic considering the subsequent retention rate. Therefore, the value of crafting an engaging podcast intro becomes evident: failing to captivate your audience within this critical timeframe can lead to l...
Apr 01, 2024•29 min•Ep. 230
The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips - Perplexity.ai a competitor to Chat GPT - get source data for results with this new a.i. tool Are you using A.I. in your podcast - I learned about Perplexity.ai in our recent weekly How To Podcast Community Meetup (you should join us!) What I love about Perplexity.ai is that it sources the results when you use it (unlike Chat GPT) This allows you to see where it is pulling the information from in your search and go deeper on your own and to credit sources for yo...
Mar 30, 2024•9 min
Episode 229 - CO-HOST - Leah M Forney - Frequency vs Consistency, Inclusivity, Representation and Adding New Voices to Podcasting Author, Strategist, Professional Speaker & Expert Trainer Leah M. Forney is a native of Queens, New York who is currently residing in Maryland. She learned early on the importance of having a relationship with Jesus Christ from her maternal grandmother who raised her in the church. She is a Sexual Assault Thriver and Advocate. She is a well sought after profession...
Mar 29, 2024•42 min•Ep. 229
The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips - What Questions or Comments do you have around Growing Your Podcast I need your help! I am building a mini-series around Growing Your Podcast. To do this, I would love to add your questions and comments around growing a podcast within the episodes. To participate, head over to my website and use the Speak Pipe link to leave a voice message. Be sure to shout out your podcast, your website and leave your question and or comment. ____ https://howtopodcast.ca/...
Mar 28, 2024•9 min
Episode 228 - CO-HOST - Queon Wilcox - Podcaster Basic Training - Overcoming the Obstacles We Face in Podcasting "Mediocre Dads" is a podcast that celebrates the imperfect and embraces the idea that being mediocre is a choice. Hosted by a dad who acknowledges his flaws but refuses to settle for less, the show offers a refreshing and relatable take on fatherhood. Each episode delves into a different topic, from managing screen time to tackling picky eaters with humor, honesty, and pract...
Mar 27, 2024•58 min•Ep. 228
Episode 227 - Mastering Concise Content Creation - Podcasting Tips for Engaging Audiences In the world of podcasting, brevity is key. As the saying goes, "If I Had More Time, I Would Have Written a Shorter Letter." This sentiment has been echoed by great minds throughout history, from Locke to Franklin and Thoreau to Cicero, highlighting the importance of concise content creation. Mastering the art of concise communication is transformative for both creators and listeners. It's not...
Mar 25, 2024•24 min•Ep. 227
Episode 226 - Book Review NPR's Podcast Start Up Guide - What this book will do for your podcast My thoughts on this podcast book! I listened to the audio version on Audible and then purchased the book, it was that good - a little leaning toward podcasting with a "team" behind you, so keep that in mind. As solo podcasters we do it all, but this book can help and be an ongoing resource as you move forward into podcasting greatness! From NPR comes the definitive guide to podcasting—f...
Mar 22, 2024•15 min•Ep. 226
BONUS - Listener Shout Out from Scarlett Classic from the Classic Advice Podcast Scarlett has been listening to the How To Podcast Series and she has started her podcast! As family of the How To Podcast Series, I would love to invite everyone to go over to her podcast and support her on her journey as a brand new podcaster! Please enjoy a taste of her new podcast and drop her a note to congratulate her on taking action and starting her new show! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scarlett75...
Mar 21, 2024•14 min
Episode 225 - If You Are Struggling To Start Your Podcast With Little Support From Those Around You - You Are Not Crazy, You're First So I was listening to the Mel Robbins Podcast and she had Jamie Kern Lima, author of Worthy as her guest - Jamie was telling her story and sharing some of the lies that we hear as creators of something new - like a podcast! There are 5 lies that you are telling yourself that are holding you back from greater success, purpose, and true fulfillment. Jamie went f...
Mar 20, 2024•30 min•Ep. 225
Episode 224 - CO-HOST - Jamie Haberman - Starting a New Podcast - Hospice Buddy Cafe - Life Conversations over Coffee Jamie Haberman - Creator of Hospice Buddy, Author, & Girl Power Alliance Ambassador After graduating high school at the age of 17, I began my career in the healthcare industry. I have always enjoyed taking care of people, and I was drawn to the critically and terminally ill population.Over the years, I have learned a lot from my colleagues and patients, and I’ve met amazing p...
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 224
Episode 223 - CO-HOST - Tammy Vincent - Captivate, Podcasts Are Safe to Listen To, Community Engagement and Growth “Child of Dysfunction” is your guide into the world of resilience and healing. Hosted by Tammy Vincent, the adult child of two alcoholic parents, this podcast delves deep into the experiences of growing up in a chaotic and dysfunctional environment, facing childhood neglect, abuse, and trauma while overcoming adversity. With personal insights and expert interviews, we explore the ch...
Mar 15, 2024•47 min•Ep. 223
Episode 222 - CO-HOST - Marti Statler - Podfest Recap, Be A Rebellious Podcaster, Leave room to pivot You could be a best seller in under a year, but you can’t sell a book that isn’t written. We have an expert team that makes writing your book simple. Your book will open doors, give you the authority you deserve, and the credibility your brand demands. We handle everything from writing your book, polishing & publishing, to promoting it to your audience. Hands-on so you can be hands-off.You’r...
Mar 13, 2024•41 min•Ep. 222
Episode 221 - Google Podcasts Closing Down, Where to Send Your Listeners and rss2ytm Google announced that it is shutting down Google Podcasts in 2024 to transition podcast listening to its new YouTube Music app. However, many users don't want to use YouTube Music for podcasts, especially Android users who like the experience of having a separate podcast-listening app. Thankfully, there are some good alternatives. If you're on Android, try Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, or AntennaPod. If ...
Mar 11, 2024•18 min•Ep. 221
The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips - How to Use Zoom to Record, Save Money on Paid Services and Get Amazing Audio There are many online recording platforms that would love to grab your money on a monthly basis to record your solo or guest podcast recording time. Zoom has had a bad rap for poor audio quality, that it is not a podcasting first experience - a lot of gurus will direct you away from zoom (probably because they have an affilate link to get you to use) What if you used zoom differently -...
Mar 10, 2024•11 min
The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips - International Women's Day 2024 There’s a Desire for More Women-hosted Shows Some think that because women make up nearly half of the listenership, it’s pointless to craft content catering to one gender over the other. However, audience data says that is NOT TRUE! There is a great need and desire for more stories that include specific female perspectives. Plus, we know from experience that when you focus in on an audience, you’ll have a better time creating ...
Mar 08, 2024•12 min
Episode 220 - Scott Wachter - PodCamp Toronto, Talker's Block, Working with Industry Pros as a Form of Content Marketing Award Winning Producer - Podcast Host - Working with other podcasters to make great showsExperienced Editor and Broadcast Tech with a demonstrated history of working in the computer games industry. Skilled in Storytelling, Premier Pro, Video, Audio Editing, and Writing. Strong media and communication professional graduated from York University. https://www.linkedin.com/in/...
Mar 08, 2024•45 min•Ep. 220
Episode 219 - The Right Zoom Settings to Use to Make Zoom a Great Option for Non-Techy Guests Despite what you might hear in the podcasting space, many podcasters use Zoom to record their remote podcast interviews, despite the app's default settings compress audio and tend to lessen its quality. Here are ten steps to make your Zoom recordings settings to give you a higher-quality result! Download and setup Zoom Zoom has apps for Macs, PCs, Apple iPhone, and Android. To download the Zoom app,...
Mar 06, 2024•25 min•Ep. 219
The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips - Facebook and Instagram are down, again - I can't reach my community - you need a website Are you getting tired of social media platforms dropping the ball, you can't sign-in to your Facebook, or Instagram - to all those podcast gurus that tell you to build your community on a social platform - one question - how are you feeling now?! Facebook and Instagram are down yet again causing content creators, communities and interaction with a content creator...
Mar 06, 2024•12 min
Episode 218 - The Best Way to Catch a Fish is to Fish Where the Fish Are - Podcast Commercials I love fishing - I always catch and release. It is so relaxing to sit on the dock and watch your bobber out in the lake dunk under the water when you get a hit! Fishing where there are fish is way more fun than fishing in a pond with no fish. A podcast listener's native home is, wait for it, a podcast app. Instagram, Facebook, TikTok or X will never be the home for podcasting. By creating a commerc...
Mar 04, 2024•30 min•Ep. 218
