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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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, inspir...
Feb 28, 2025•41 min•Ep 390•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 380 - CO-HOST - Brandon Neely - Wealth Wisdom Financial Podcast - From Coffee to Delivering Hope in Finances There are a lot of financial podcasts. Most of them repeat the same advice: Limit your spending, make a budget, invest in the stock market. But the future is uncertain. You never know when financial emergencies or changes in the economy will eat up your earnings. It’s overwhelming and stressful. And even if you act on every piece of advice, you might still feel like you should be ...
Feb 05, 2025•45 min•Ep 380•Transcript available on Metacast mowPod Charts Launches as a Forever-Free Tool for Tracking Podcasts Rankings - Daily Dave - Podcast Tips mowPod Charts Launches as a Forever-Free Tool for Tracking Apple Podcasts RankingsPress Release · Simsbury, CT, USA · February 4, 2025 mowPod, the largest podcast audience growth platform in the US, Canada, and UK, is excited to announce the launch of mowPod Charts , a forever-free tool that provides unparalleled insight into Apple Podcasts chart rankings. Designed to fill the gap left by the...
Feb 04, 2025•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 379 - Your Podcast, Their Home - Transforming a Passive Audience into a Vibrant Community Building a strong community around your podcast is crucial for its success and longevity. Here's why creating space for audience engagement and fostering feedback loops is so important: The Power of Audience Self-IdentificationWhen listeners self-identify as part of your podcast community, it creates a sense of belonging and loyalty. This has several benefits: Increased engagement: Listeners who...
Feb 03, 2025•54 min•Ep 379•Transcript available on Metacast Question of the Month January 2025 - Your Podcast Goal For 2025 - Your Responses What is Dave Beckemeyer's Podcast Goal for 2025? Welcome to the Outrage Overload Podcast I’m your host, David Beckemeyer. Tired of media outrage? Discover how outrage media fuels political polarization and stress. Join us for expert insights, balanced discussions, and practical strategies to reduce outrage, improve mental health, and foster civil discourse. https://outrageoverload.net/ We are taking a break in F...
Feb 01, 2025•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 378 - The Future of Findability - Preparing Your Podcast for Generative Search - SEO vs GEO As podcasters adapt to the evolving landscape of search technology, understanding the differences between Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is crucial. Here's how podcasters can prepare for the shift towards large language model searches: SEO vs GEO: Key Differences Focus and Target SEO targets traditional search engines like Google, optimizing for keyword-b...
Jan 31, 2025•38 min•Ep 378•Transcript available on Metacast To the Students of York House School, Podcasting and the Next Generation - Daily Dave - Podcast Tips Welcome to York House SchoolThe future that our students are graduating into will look vastly different to our world today. It's a future that demands education go beyond academics. And it demands a school that fosters creativity, builds character, and inspires a love of learning. Where ideas are born, knowledge thrives, and lasting connections are made. York House is that school. Here, we...
Jan 29, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 377 - CO-HOST - Victoria Cuore - The Student Becomes The Teacher - A Podcast Journey that includes Yoda We strive to create an environment where healing becomes contagious, where the transformative power within us radiates and influences those around us. Through our actions, words, and interactions, we aim to inspire others to embrace their own healing journey and extend it further, creating a ripple effect of wellbeing and wholeness. Join us on this journey of personal growth and collec...
Jan 29, 2025•43 min•Ep 377•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 376 - Special Guest - Jeremie Mani - Podcasthon - During 7 days, Thousands of Podcasts, Together for a Worldwide Charity Event! During 7 days, Thousands of Podcasts, Together for a Worldwide Charity Event! Simultaneously, they will release a special episode, for a charity of their choice. Objective? To raise awareness for countless causes Would you like to join the next Podcasthon? Start by registering your podcast in 90 seconds (quick, simple, and free). Next, take your time selecting a...
Jan 27, 2025•35 min•Ep 376•Transcript available on Metacast The How To Podcast Question of the Month - What is the Goal That You Have for Your Podcast in 2025 Reminder! We are looking for your answer to the Question of the Month for January 2025 - promote your show and get new listeners simply by answering the question of the month The Question: What is the foal that you have for your podcast in 2025? Be sure to include your name, your podcast name etc with your answer! Thanks for participating! Dave ___ Meet with Dave for a free consult to help you with...
Jan 25, 2025•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 375 - CO-HOST - Andy Vargo - Things Get Awkward in this episode - Growing Your Show, Interviewing Guests and How To Grow as a Podcaster If you are unsettled in the least, then you can relate to my clients. My typical client has lived enough of a life to know they want different experiences for what lies ahead. But they don’t quite know how to make it happen. That’s where I come in. I’ve lived that life of not being comfortable in my own skin. I’ve been where you are and know how to move ...
Jan 24, 2025•46 min•Ep 370•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 374 - The How To Podcast Basics 101 - Your Simple and Complete Tech Starter Guide for New Podcasters Basic Podcast Tech SetupTo start a podcast, you'll need a few essential pieces of equipment: Core Equipment Microphone : USB microphone recommended for beginners Avoid using built-in computer or phone microphones Computer or Recording Device Laptop or desktop with audio editing software Audacity (free software) is a great starting point Headphones Closed-back headphones for sound isolatio...
Jan 22, 2025•24 min•Ep 374•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 373 - Reviving the Classics - How to Breathe New Life into Your Evergreen Podcast Content Reviving Your Podcast: Strategies to Leverage Evergreen Content and Reintroduce Past Episodes As a podcaster, you've likely accumulated a wealth of valuable evergreen content that can continue to engage and inform listeners long after its initial release. However, many of your newer audience members may be unaware of these hidden gems. In this blog post, we'll explore effective strategies for levera...
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