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The Podcasters Podcast

Disruptive Media
The Podcasters Podcast is your go-to resource for turning your podcast into a powerful platform for influence and income. Brought to you by Disruptive Media – one of the UK’s leading podcast production agencies – each episode delivers practical insights, proven strategies, and up-to-date industry knowledge for creators at every stage. Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale, you’ll find step-by-step guidance on launching, growing, and monetising your show through sponsorships, premium content, and digital products. Expect short, actionable how-to episodes, expert interviews with top creators, and deep dives into personal branding, audience growth, and content strategy – all designed to help you turn your passion into profit. Hosted by Industry Professionals and backed by the production expertise of Disruptive Media, this podcast is here to help creators build impactful, income-generating podcasts that stand out in a noisy world.
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Episodes

Sponsorship & Rebranding | Community Q&A

Try Riverside free now: https://creators.riverside.fm/PodcastersPodcast & Use code: Podcast15 for an exclusive 15% off. Join Ash and Kane for a Q&A on all things podcasting. They answer questions on everything from name changes to launching. They also have a valuable discussion on sponsorship and what to discuss on your first call. KEY TAKEAWAYS Ideally, you shouldn't rebrand or do things like name changes unless you are in a plateau as this is when you will need the marketing. You can p...

Feb 20, 202419 minEp. 163

What is Happening with Spotify?

Try Riverside free now: https://creators.riverside.fm/PodcastersPodcast & Use code: Podcast15 for an exclusive 15% off. Ash and Kane talk about Spotify and their recent updates. They also discuss topics from the recent interview with Courtney Reimer [ https://omny.fm/shows/the-podcaster-s-podcast/161-tpp-v2 ] including the impact Spotify has had on the podcasting space. KEY TAKEAWAYS If you don’t have a big budget, Spotify recommends the same tactics as Ash and Kane, starting with collaborat...

Feb 16, 202420 minEp. 162

Producing Meghan Markle's Podcast & Working for Spotify with Courtney Reimer

Try Riverside free now: https://creators.riverside.fm/PodcastersPodcast & Use code: Podcast15 for an exclusive 15% off. Join Ash and Kane as they speak to Courtney Reimer, who formerly headed up the Meghan Markle Spotify podcast project and worked for audible. Courtney shares behind-the-scenes insights into producing shows with A-list celebrities like Meghan and working for major platforms like Spotify, revealing the strategies and processes they use. She opens up about the challenges of ple...

Feb 13, 202449 minEp. 161

How to Relaunch Your Podcast to #1 | Community Q&A

Try Riverside free now: https://creators.riverside.fm/PodcastersPodcast & Use code: Podcast15 for an exclusive 15% off. Join Ash and Kane for a Q&A from the Podcasters Podcast private community. They share questions from podcasters ranging from how to grow your podcast and credibility to sponsorship. They also discuss podcasting launches and relaunches and what impact having a number 1 podcast has on your podcasting journey. KEY TAKEAWAYS When speaking and negotiating sponsorship, try an...

Feb 09, 202419 minEp. 160

Podcasting as a Business Mentor & Coach | 5 Figure Shop Window with Mike Greene

Try Riverside free now: https://creators.riverside.fm/PodcastersPodcast & Use code: Podcast15 for an exclusive 15% off. Ash interviews Channel 4's Secret Millionaire star, serial entrepreneur and host of the ‘ Success is a System ’ podcast Mike Greene in this LinkedIn live turned podcast episode. They discuss the benefits of podcasting as a mentor and coach and his number one piece of advice for any business owner or mentor wanting to get started in podcasting. Mike also reveals the secrets ...

Feb 06, 202430 minEp. 159

How to work with Freelancers or Agencies on your Podcast

Try Riverside free now: https://creators.riverside.fm/PodcastersPodcast & Use code: Podcast15 for an exclusive 15% off. Ash and Kane talk about how to work successfully with a team in podcasting. They discuss the importance of processes, and systems and how to prevent things from going wrong when working with other people on your podcast. They also talk about the pros and cons between in-house staff, agencies and freelancers. KEY TAKEAWAYS Processes are important if you have multiple people ...

Feb 02, 202415 minEp. 158

Why Your Podcast is Losing Listeners | Audience Retention

Try Riverside free now: https://creators.riverside.fm/PodcastersPodcast & Use code: Podcast15 for an exclusive 15% off. What turns you off a podcast? Chances are it’s the same things that would make listeners stop listening to your own show! In this episode, Ash and Kane reveal the common things that might be losing you listeners. They also talk about what personally puts them off a podcast and stops them from returning to a show, regardless of the content. KEY TAKEAWAYS Bad audio can be a m...

Jan 30, 202421 minEp. 157

Different types of Podcast Sponsorship | How and Where should you run Ads?

Try Riverside free now: https://creators.riverside.fm/PodcastersPodcast & Use code: Podcast15 for an exclusive 15% off. Ash and Kane clarify the differences between ads and sponsorships for monetising your podcast. They talk about baked-in ads vs dynamic ads, the different types of sponsorship deals you can achieve and what might work for you and your show. KEY TAKEAWAYS If you are a new show or early to sponsorship then banked-in ads are probably your best option. Dynamic ads can be removed...

Jan 26, 202422 minEp. 156

3 Main Ways to Discover a Podcast | How to Get Your Podcast Discovered

Try Riverside free now: https://creators.riverside.fm/PodcastersPodcast & Use code: Podcast15 for an exclusive 15% off. Ash and Kane discuss the three key ways to discover a podcast. They give you the tips and essential info you need to get maximum discoverability on your podcast show and circumvent the sometimes difficult barriers of podcasting platforms. KEY TAKEAWAYS Social media platforms, in particular TikTok and YouTube, are an essential step to getting better discoverability on your p...

Jan 23, 202417 minEp. 155

Scrappy Marketing Strategies to Grow your Podcast

Try Riverside free now: https://creators.riverside.fm/PodcastersPodcast & Use code: Podcast15 for an exclusive 15% off. Ash and Kane outline how to make your podcast marketing personal and why this is such a good growth tactic. They also discuss why giveaways are so effective at accelerating your marketing as well as how to leverage online communities to your advantage. KEY TAKEAWAYS Don’t underestimate the power of direct messaging. Especially when doing a launch or re-launch. So few people...

Jan 19, 202416 minEp. 154

Podcast Recycling | Re-using Guests, Content and Sponsorship

Try Riverside free now: https://creators.riverside.fm/PodcastersPodcast & Use code: Podcast15 for an exclusive 15% off. Ash and Kane talk all about the concept of podcast recycling in this episode. They focus on how you can ‘recycle’ guests, content, sponsors and even other shows episodes, revealing why this is something every podcaster should be doing and also how it can help you get better sponsorship deals and build a better relationship with listeners too! KEY TAKEAWAYS You can ask your ...

Jan 16, 202418 minEp. 153

Does Your Audience Like You? | How to be a Likeable Podcast Host

Try Riverside free now: https://creators.riverside.fm/PodcastersPodcast & Use code: Podcast15 for an exclusive 15% off. Your audience comes for your content but they stay if you’re a great host! In this episode Ash and Kane talk about how to make yourself likeable as a host and the many benefits that come along with it. They also reveal what not to do if you want your audience to keep coming back for more. KEY TAKEAWAYS If you want to be truly likeable then you can’t be a perfectionist. Be a...

Jan 12, 202417 minEp. 152

Turning down Sponsorship and working with The Sidemen | Being a #1 Podcast Host with Dodge Woodall

Try Riverside free now: https://creators.riverside.fm/PodcastersPodcast & Use code: Podcast15 for an exclusive 15% off. Ash and Kane are joined by the host of the Eventful Lives podcast and entrepreneur Dodge Woodall to discuss his journey from hosting parties to becoming a successful podcaster. Dodge shares how he started his show at the beginning of the pandemic without any prior experience, but how his natural curiosity and gift for conversation have meant success. He gives tips on being ...

Jan 09, 20241 hr 41 minEp. 151

The First Steps to Getting Started with your Podcast in 2024

Try Riverside free now: https://creators.riverside.fm/PodcastersPodcast & Use code: Podcast15 for an exclusive 15% off. Join Ash and Kane as they talk through the practical steps you can take to get started on your podcasting journey in 2024 as an independent creator. From deciding on your content to how to get accountability, they cover everything you need to know to just get started in podcasting without wasting precious time or breaking the bank. KEY TAKEAWAYS Before you do anything else,...

Jan 05, 202422 minEp. 150

Learning, Launching and Monetising a Podcast in just 2 Months | Manifestation and Taking Action with Yvonne Tchrakian

Try Riverside free now: https://creators.riverside.fm/PodcastersPodcast & Use code: Podcast15 for an exclusive 15% off. Kane and Ash interview Yvonne Tchrakian about launching a successful podcast in just two months through manifestation and taking action. Yvonne shares how she overcame tragedy, got a sponsor with no episodes out, and managed it all while juggling 4 kids under 5 and a high-powered legal career. Her high-energy attitude will motivate you to get started on anything you’ve been...

Jan 02, 20241 hrEp. 149

Podcast Predictions for 2024 | New ways to Monetise?

Try Riverside free now: https://creators.riverside.fm/PodcastersPodcast & Use code: Podcast15 for an exclusive 15% off. As 2023 draws to a close Ash and Kane outline their predictions for the podcasting world in 2024. They discuss the impact AI will have on podcasting, why the number of podcasters will grow as well and what new ways to monetise might be coming! KEY TAKEAWAYS In 2024 there are going to be more people podcasting with more listeners and more sponsorship and ad spend. 2024 may w...

Dec 22, 202329 minEp. 148

Should you Upload during Christmas and other Holidays?

Try Riverside free now: https://creators.riverside.fm/PodcastersPodcast & Use code: Podcast15 for an exclusive 15% off. Ash and Kane discuss whether podcasters should upload episodes during the Christmas holiday season and the reasons why it might be best not to. They also talk about the value of planning for a relaunch in the new year. KEY TAKEAWAYS Podcast downloads typically dip from Thanksgiving until the new year, as people are disrupted and traveling during this time. January is a grea...

Dec 19, 202310 minEp. 147

How Long should a Podcast Episode be? Podcasting FAQ's

Podcast Summit Join Ash and Kane as they answer some Podcasting FAQs including what the perfect episode length is and how to monetise your podcast. They also discuss why being authentic and creating valuable content is always an essential, but sometimes forgotten, step. KEY TAKEAWAYS How long should your podcast episode be? It depends! Most educational solo content should be around 15 minutes. Interviews can generally be longer. Once you have been podcasting for a period of time, your analytics ...

Dec 15, 202321 minEp. 146

Resources and Websites you NEED to know | Podcast Goldmines

Try Riverside free now: https://creators.riverside.fm/PodcastersPodcast & Use code: Podcast15 for an exclusive 15% off. Ash and Kane outline the resources you should know and use as a podcaster. Including revealing the Google and Tinder of podcasts and how chatGPT can help you grow and scale your show. Podmatch episode with Alex Sanfilippo : https://omny.fm/shows/the-podcaster-s-podcast/episode-026 KEY TAKEAWAYS www.listennotes.com is a directory where you can see all podcasts including a lo...

Dec 12, 202319 minEp. 145

How to Create Viral Clips from your Podcast for TikTok, YouTube Shorts & Instagram Reels

Try Riverside free now: https://creators.riverside.fm/PodcastersPodcast & Use code: Podcast15 for an exclusive 15% off. Ash and Kane share some insider knowledge on how to create viral videos and clips from your podcast. They reveal proven techniques to grow your reach, talk about how to track your progress effectively and also tell you the things not to do! KEY TAKEAWAYS Tracking your success and failures is important. Create a document where you track all your results on every platform, in...

Dec 08, 202317 minEp. 144

What is Wrong with This Podcast | What NOT to do

Try Riverside free now: https://creators.riverside.fm/PodcastersPodcast & Use code: Podcast15 for an exclusive 15% off. Ash and Kane reveal the things they knowingly do wrong in this very podcast! In this episode they talk about the general rules of podcasting, what usually works and why, but also discuss when it’s ok to go against the grain. KEY TAKEAWAYS We have neglected Spotify by almost exclusively focusing on Apple podcasts A lot of our income comes from our agency and training so we h...

Dec 05, 202323 minEp. 143

Why Start a Podcast in 2024?

Try Riverside free now: https://creators.riverside.fm/PodcastersPodcast & Use code: Podcast15 for an exclusive 15% off. Join Ash and Kane as they outline the reasons it’s time for you to start a podcast! From bigger audiences to monetisation, they highlight what you can get out of podcasting and content creation in 2024. They also talk about why podcasting is easier than ever for content creators and what you can leverage to make yours a success. KEY TAKEAWAYS It’s the easiest it’s ever been...

Dec 01, 202317 minEp. 142

Rob Moore - Podcast Millionaire reveals Secrets, Strategies, Mistakes and exposes Steven Bartlett.

Try Riverside free now: https://creators.riverside.fm/PodcastersPodcast & Use code: Podcast15 for an exclusive 15% off. Rob Moore shares how he built an 8-figure business through his podcast Disruptors, revealing secrets behind viral episodes like his infamous Andrew Tate interview. He dives into the social strategies that made him one of the biggest creators on the planet, how he monetises across multiple platforms, and the goalpost-moving challenges of going viral while balancing authentic...

Nov 28, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 141

The Dark Side of Podcasting

Try Riverside free now: https://creators.riverside.fm/PodcastersPodcast & Use code: Podcast15 for an exclusive 15% off. Join Ash and Kane as they talk about the darker side of podcasting. They reveal some of the negatives of being a podcaster and give advice on how to manage these difficult parts of podcasting and how to refocus your attention on the right things. KEY TAKEAWAYS Comment sections can be awful. Social media is full of negativity but you can’t avoid this when using social media ...

Nov 24, 202312 minEp. 140

How to succeed WITHOUT a Niche | Can a Broad Podcast Work?

Try Riverside free now: https://creators.riverside.fm/PodcastersPodcast & Use code: Podcast15 for an exclusive 15% off. Against most podcasting advice, in this episode, Ash and Kane discuss the rare times when a broader podcast can work. Join them as they first discuss the reasons why a niche podcast sets you up for success but then move on to the instances where going broad is the better and more worthwhile thing to do for your podcast. KEY TAKEAWAYS If you have a large audience already, yo...

Nov 21, 202317 minEp. 139

You -vs- Joe Rogan (and other famous podcasters)

Try Riverside free now: https://creators.riverside.fm/PodcastersPodcast & Use code: Podcast15 for an exclusive 15% off. Ash and Kane talk about the differences between an independent creator (you!) and famous podcasters. They highlight why it may feel like you are having to put in so much more work than someone famous but also the advantages you have as an independent creator including being a better interviewer and getting better sponsorship deals KEY TAKEAWAYS Famous podcasters have a lot ...

Nov 17, 202318 minEp. 138

Monetising your Video Content | YouTube vs TikTok

Try Riverside free now: https://creators.riverside.fm/PodcastersPodcast & Use code: Podcast15 for an exclusive 15% off. What are the best ways to monetise your video content? In this episode, Ash and Kane compare two of the biggest video platforms right now, YouTube -vs TikTok. They talk about the advantages of using an established platform such as YouTube but also the differences between YouTube and the more dynamic TikTok and what each has to offer creators. KEY TAKEAWAYS It’s harder to re...

Nov 14, 202320 minEp. 137

Zoom vs Riverside | The Best Way to Record a Podcast Online

Try Riverside free now: https://creators.riverside.fm/PodcastersPodcast & Use code: Podcast15 for an exclusive 15% off. Louie joins Ash to give his valuable and knowledgeable opinion on the best way to record your podcast. They discuss the pros and cons of the main two applications, Zoom and Riverside and highlight the things you may want to consider when choosing which platform to use. KEY TAKEAWAYS Comfortable guests make better interviews and interviewing them on a platform that is famili...

Nov 10, 202313 minEp. 136

How to get Podcast Sponsorship | Things Creators Forget to do!

Try Riverside free now: https://creators.riverside.fm/PodcastersPodcast & Use code: Podcast15 for an exclusive 15% off. Ash and Kane outline the commonly forgotten things when starting your podcast sponsorship journey. They talk about the stats you can use to promote yourself, how to create scarcity and what sponsors are actually looking for. KEY TAKEAWAYS Poll your audience, find out exactly who they are. It will be much easier to close a sponsor if you have lots of data on your audience. H...

Nov 07, 202317 minEp. 135

Does SEO Actually Matter? with Louie Rider

Try Riverside free now: https://creators.riverside.fm/PodcastersPodcast & Use code: Podcast15 for an exclusive 15% off. Ash is joined by senior producer and YouTube and SEO expert Louie Rider to discuss all things SEO, including what it means and how much it really matters for your content. Louie also reveals the real way to master the algorithm and get your content noticed! KEY TAKEAWAYS SEO is based on when websites wanted to appear high on search results but platforms and the internet hav...

Nov 03, 202316 minEp. 134
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