Episode 304 - The Second Law of Thermodynamics and How Entropy Can Cause Your Podcast To Break Down Over Time The second law of thermodynamics, which states that entropy (disorder) in an isolated system tends to increase over time, can indeed be applied metaphorically to podcasting. Just as systems tend to break down without external input, podcasts can lose momentum, quality, and audience engagement if not actively maintained and nurtured. Here's how we can keep our podcast healthy and growing,...
Sep 20, 2024•33 min•Ep 304•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 303 - Seasonal vs. Non-Seasonal Podcasts - Understanding the Trends and Making the Right Choice For Your Show The use of seasons in podcasting offers both benefits and challenges. Here's an overview of the pros and cons, along with some data on seasonal versus non-seasonal podcasts:Benefits of Using Seasons in Podcasting Content Planning and Quality Control Allows for better planning and organization of content Provides time to research and prepare high-quality episodes Preventing Burnou...
Sep 18, 2024•32 min•Ep 306•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 302 - I Don't Know What To Podcast About - What Are The Current Content Gaps In Podcasting, Where Should I Start There are two content gaps currently in podcasting that could immediately serve an underserved listener base - Hyper local podcasts and podcasts for adults 50 years of age and older. Hyper local focused podcasts help fill the gap where local media has been overtaken by media outlets that do not have roots in the actual communities that they serve and adults 50 years of age and...
Sep 16, 2024•36 min•Ep 302•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 301 - From Monologue to Dialogue - How to Foster Audience Engagement in Your Podcast Practicing speaking and podcasting offers numerous benefits for improving your delivery and connecting with your audience. Here's how you can enhance your skills and create a more engaging podcast: Benefits of Practice Improved Fluency Regular practice helps you become more comfortable with speaking extemporaneously. By rehearsing both with and without a script, you can: Develop a more natural speaking r...
Sep 13, 2024•31 min•Ep 301•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 300 - Hook Your Listeners, 4 Essential Tips for Getting to the Content Fast in Your Podcast Getting to the content early in your podcast is crucial for retaining listeners and maintaining their interest. Long preambles, excessive commercials, and endless chit-chat can lead to disengagement. Just as action movies captivate audiences by immersing them in the story from the very beginning, podcasters can adopt similar strategies to hook their listeners right away. Here are four actionable p...
Sep 11, 2024•22 min•Ep 300•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 299 - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - Maximizing Your Podcast Content Reduce: Trimming Your Podcast for Maximum Impact Why reduce? Respect for listeners' time Improved engagement and retention rates Higher-quality content How to reduce effectively: Start with a clear outline Cut unnecessary tangents and repetitions Use tighter editing techniques Practice concise storytelling Tips for identifying what to cut: Ask, "Does this serve the main point?" Get feedback from test listeners T...
Sep 09, 2024•26 min•Ep 299•Transcript available on Metacast The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips - Let's Flip The Microphone Around, Try Guest Hosting A Podcast As podcasters we follow what others are doing in the space - why? because for the most part what others are doing works! One thing I don't hear as a common suggestion for podcasters revolves around having a guest host on your show - you as a host move over to the passenger seat allowing a fellow podcaster to drive your show. Some podcasters just want a week or two off from their show - what i...
Sep 08, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 298 - I Think We Got This All Wrong - Podfade Explained, Why Podcasts Stop and Strategies to Sustain Your Show Defining PodfadePodfade typically refers to the gradual or sudden cessation of a podcast without any prior announcement or intention to end the show. It often occurs when podcasters lose motivation, run out of content ideas, or become overwhelmed by the production process. What Podfade Is NotAs you correctly point out, podfade should not be confused with: Intentionally ending a ...
Sep 06, 2024•24 min•Ep 298•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 297 - Welcome and Goodbye - Mastering Podcast Intros for New Listeners and Outros for Loyal Fans When crafting podcast intros and outros, it's crucial to understand their distinct purposes and target audiences. Let's explore the key differences and focuses for each: Podcast Intro: Welcoming New Listeners The intro serves as the gateway to your podcast, primarily targeting new listeners and setting the stage for your content. Key Elements of an Effective Podcast Intro Immediate Ho...
Sep 04, 2024•29 min•Ep 297•Transcript available on Metacast Question of the Month - August 2024 - What is Your Because of a Podcast Story - Your Responses Well your responses are in, happy to see our regulars returning with their input and some brand new responses, welcome to this combined response episode - great podcasters answering the question.... "because of a podcast (blank)" Long Covid, MDDr. Zeest Khan Explore paths to Long Covid recovery with Dr Zeest Khan, a Stanford-trained physician who is battling the disease herself. On “Long Covi...
Sep 04, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 296 - Tales that Resonate - Mastering the Art of Storytelling in Your Podcast Here are a few key things content creators can do to tell better stories and engage their audience: Craft a Compelling Narrative Structure Start with a strong hook to grab attention immediately Develop a clear beginning, middle, and end to your story Build tension and conflict to keep viewers invested End with a satisfying resolution or call-to-action Make It Relatable and Personal Use characters or situations ...
Sep 02, 2024•22 min•Ep 296•Transcript available on Metacast The How To Podcast Series Question of the Month for September 2024! "What is one Piece of Advice For New Podcasters" Have your say today! We are encouraging listeners of this show to respond to the question of the month and as well asking you to introduce yourself, tell us about your podcast (or) your podcast plans and share your response to what is one piece of advice that you would share with a new podcaster - it can be advice about anything to do with starting a show, growing a show...
Sep 01, 2024•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 295 - Escaping the Trap of Sameness and the Watering Down of Podcasting To escape the trap of sameness and stand out as a content creator, consider the following approaches: Embrace Authenticity Focus on developing your unique voice and perspective. Share personal stories, experiences, and insights that only you can offer. Authenticity resonates with audiences and helps differentiate your content from the generic masses. Challenge Conventions Don't be afraid to go against popular tre...
Aug 30, 2024•51 min•Ep 295•Transcript available on Metacast The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips - Some Podcasting Housekeeping, August Question of the Month, Meetups, NaPodPoMo and More Summer is coming to an end here in Canada, kids are going back to school in a few weeks and some semblance of normality and routine is on the horizon (especially for us parents!) What a perfect time to start a podcast - you should start your show, yes you should! As we renovate our new rental purchase we realize the power and imortance of using the right tool for the job - a...
Aug 28, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 294 - Taylor Swift's Podcasting Advice On How To Connect With Your Audience One Hat At A Time What would make Taylor Swift an amazing podcaster? Her connection with her community demonstrated by her 22 Hat given to a fan during her show - what a great moment, a superstar, spends a brief moment with a fan infront of a stadium of fans. What can we take from this? We need to make a moment with our audience, one on one and meaningful! How can your podcast connect with your audience? Try ...
Aug 28, 2024•39 min•Ep 294•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 293 - CO-HOST - Desireé Duffy - Founder of Black Château, host and executive producer for the Books That Make You Show Desireé Duffy is the Founder of Black Château, a marketing and public relations agency; Books That Make You, a Webby Award-winning a multi-media brand that promotes books and authors through its website, podcast, and radio show; and The BookFest® Adventure, a biannual online event that brings together booklovers from around the world. Duffy is an advocate for spreading s...
Aug 26, 2024•54 min•Ep 293•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 292 - CO-HOST - Mike Martin From Project Mindfully Outdoors Shares How A Podcast Saved His Life With a deep passion for the outdoors and spirituality, Mike Martin helps others find inner peace through nature. As a certified meditation guide, wilderness first responder, and survival skills trainer, Mike has the expertise to lead transformative outdoor experiences. He shares his knowledge through his popular podcasts, Project Mindfully Outdoors, and The Wilderness Experince. Mike shares ho...
Aug 23, 2024•45 min•Ep 292•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 291 - CO-HOST - Robin Henderson - Reflect and Write with The Journal Forward Audiocast About Accomplished and passionate program development strategist with over 23 years of experience cultivating valuable and enduring professional growth networks, with specialized focus on smart educational programming. A creative and results-driven executive adept at identifying opportunities for impactful process improvement and measurable program advancement. Versatile and tactful communicator with a...
Aug 21, 2024•38 min•Ep 291•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 290 - CO-HOST - Ben Murphy - Brainstorm Session - Starting A New Podcast About The Art of Storytelling Ben stops by to chat about his new podcast ideas and shares his questions, check out his show idea and outstanding questions as he plans, launches and grows his show! https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-murphy-64a309166/ ___ Meet with Dave for a free consult to help you with your podcast https://calendly.com/truemediasolutions/free-podcast-consult-for-how-to-podcast-listeners ___ https://ho...
Aug 19, 2024•58 min•Ep 290•Transcript available on Metacast The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips - Odd Things Promoted Via Podcasting - Are You Falling Victim To Bad Podcast Advice Ok, this is getting a bit ridiculous! I had a client reach out to me and ask if they should become a "Certified Podcaster" I asked them a few questions, certified by whom? Is this a real thing? Sounds strange to me?! I know and respect many podcasters that have been podcasting from the dawn of time, they aren't certified! I am not certified! Certification is a fancy ...
Aug 18, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips - Hey, We Are Looking For Your Response to the August Question of The Month - Because of a Podcast - Blank, Tell us Your Story Share your answer to the question of the month for August - Because of a Podcast.... How has your podcast or another person's podcast impacted your life? Respond via our website, click the SpeakPipe link and answer, Because of a Podcast.... Remember to tell us your name, tell us about your podcast and answer the question - get new lis...
Aug 17, 2024•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 289 - CO-HOST - Robbie Samuels - Tips for Rebranding Your Show, Building A Winning Team and Repurposing Past Content Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur Connector ~ Builder ~ Expert Strategist ~ Coach ~ Speaker Award-winning author of three books, recognized as a networking expert by NPR, Forbes, Amazon, Lifehacker, Harvard Business Review, and Inc., and as an expert in virtual event design by JDC Events. As a business growth strategist , I coach entrepreneurial women in their 50s and beyond (...
Aug 16, 2024•48 min•Ep 289•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 288 - CO-HOST - Sheryl Plouffe - Icon Maker Live, High Trust Relationships and Starting With the End In Mind Another great PodMatch connection! Entrepreneurs hire Sheryl and her partners Dannella & Tom to empower them to unleash their potential, scale their business & become an industry icon in their niche because they're sick and tired of inconsistent cash flow, being "the best kept secret", and not having the impact they desire. So she helps them enroll new client...
Aug 14, 2024•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 287 - How Active Listening Could Negatively Impact Your Podcast Interviews - Leave Room For Your Guest Active listening techniques commonly used in everyday conversations don't always translate well to podcast interviews for several reasons: Audio distractions: Constant verbal affirmations like "uh-huh" or "yeah" can be distracting for listeners and may interfere with the guest's audio. Guest discomfort: Frequent interruptions or interjections may make guests ...
Aug 12, 2024•31 min•Ep 287•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 286 - CO-HOST - Monica Dominic - Ferocious Ambition in Starting A Podcast by Putting The How To Podcast Series into Action Meet Monica DominicExperience I am Monica Dominic, a dedicated business leader and advocate for women in technology. Serving as the co-owner and Chief Client Officer of a technology staff augmentation company (PSI), I am deeply passionate about empowering clients to excel in their businesses, championing women in the tech industry, and motivating individuals to achie...
Aug 09, 2024•47 min•Ep 286•Transcript available on Metacast The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips - Own Your Own Podcast Domain Website - Third Party Services Like PodPage and Facebook are Winning With Your Google Juice Owning your web presence is a great idea. When someone searches for you, your show and what you do, you want to own that traffic. Another popular option touted today is to buy your domain and point it to a third party site like Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn and PodPage - all of these places are great, but - they are all rented land th...
Aug 08, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 285 - CO-HOST - Scarlett Classic - Classic Podcast Advice, Because of a Podcast and Pickles Hi my name is Scarlett Classic. My goal and reason for making this podcast is the simple reason that I want to pay it forward. I'd like to pass on the life lessons, coping skills and general life advice that myself and my co-host have learnt over this adventure call life! My aim is to create a community around my podcast and create a space for us all to join together and do life together. To b...
Aug 07, 2024•49 min•Ep 285•Transcript available on Metacast Recording November's National Podcast Post Month Episodes in August This year, I will be participating in the National Podcast Post Month Challenge - 30 episodes, 1 per day for the entire month of November - and I will be doing this with 3 of my 8 podcasts (30 x 3 = 90 episodes for November) How the heck do you create 90 episodes for one single month? I share my plans to hit this target this year and how my podcast friends, past guests and listeners are helping meet this audacious target! Th...
Aug 06, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 284 - CO-HOST - Kevin Palmieri - Podcast Growth University, Hope For Podcasters and All That Happy Jazz KEVIN PALMIERICFO, Founder, Co-Host & Peak Performance Podcast Coach Some people find rock bottom… I found out that rock bottom had a basement. In my mid 20’s… I had it all. I had a beautiful girlfriend, high paying job, sports car, my dream body… but I still ended up sitting on the edge of a bed debating suicide. After my rock bottom moment, I went all in on holistic self-improvem...
Aug 05, 2024•45 min•Ep 284•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 283 - CO-HOST - Darren Saul - Preparation, Production, and Promotion, Pod Match Connections DARREN SAUL My name is Darren Saul and I help great entrepreneurs build brand awareness! I’m a Photographer & Photography Tutor (Branding & Headshots, Corporate & Private Events). For more info on photo classes check out https://theapertureclub.com.au/ I’m also a passionate Social Media Strategist & Coach, Podcaster & Podcast Coach. After integrating Social Media and Podcasting...
Aug 02, 2024•32 min•Ep 283•Transcript available on Metacast 
