Podcasting Essentials
A collection of blog posts that will help you make better decisions about podcasting, no matter where you are in your journey. Read about:
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How to Prepare to Host a Podcast Interview to Get the Best Out of Your Podcast Guests
Podcast interviews are a brilliant way of getting more information and expertise to your audience on topics that you might not have as much knowledge in. Some podcasts rely on podcast interviews, whilst others sprinkle interviews in with solo episodes. In this blog post, we’re going to consider how you could prepare for your podcast interview before it happens. After all, as the old saying goes, ‘those who fail to prepare, prepare to fail.’ This post will cover the following points of preparing to interview guests on your podcast: Do You Need a Podcast Guest? Ok, this might be a bit of a weird question to start off when prepping…
7 Signs You’re Taking Your Podcast Too Seriously (and How To Fix It)
Is it possible that you’re taking your podcast too seriously? If you’ve landed on this blog post, I’m guessing that you might be considering it. And if you weren’t 5 seconds ago, you are now. In a world of podcasting, where podcasters love their shows and creating content for them, is is even possible to take your podcast show too seriously? Is that even a thing? Can you really take your podcast too seriously? Honestly? Yes, you absolutely can. In a previous episode of the podcast, we talked about how podcasting can be a hobby. It can be something you do purely for enjoyment. And yes, can is the keyword…
7 Tips to Get Out of a Podcasting Creative Slump
A podcasting creative slump is one of the worst things that can happen to you as a podcaster. One minute you are full of ideas, excited to sit down and record, and confident you know exactly what to podcast about. And the next minute? Well, the next minute you’re staring at your microphone, wondering why your brain has suddenly gone blank and whether you even want to keep going with your show. If you have found yourself questioning your motivation, your ideas, or the point of your podcast altogether, you are not alone. Creative slumps are a normal part of podcasting, even for experienced creators. The good news is that…
Should You Leave Your Pauses in Your Podcast Episodes?
If you spend any time editing your show, you have probably agonised over pauses in your episodes. Those moments of silence can feel awkward, unprofessional, or like something you should automatically cut out. Podcasting advice often tells us to trim, tighten, and remove every second of dead space. But pauses in your episodes are not always a problem to fix. Sometimes they are doing far more work than we give them credit for. In this post, we explore why pauses have become such a hot topic in podcasting, when leaving pauses in your podcast episodes can actually improve your show, and when removing them might still be the right call.…
5 Ways to Make Your Podcast Episode Titles SEO-Friendly
Being able to craft perfect podcast episode titles can make or break your show’s discoverability. But do indie podcasters need to put more effort into their episode titles than celebrity podcasters? And if you are relying on search engine optimised (SEO) podcast episode titles to bring in new listeners, how do you go about creating them in the first place? By the end of this post, you’ll understand why celebrity podcasters like Fearne Cotton can rely on minimalist titles, while indie creators like us need to craft SEO-rich ones to grow our audience. We have also included 5 ways to make your podcast episode titles more SEO-friendly, improving the likelihood…
Podcast on a Budget: 11 Things I’m Not Spending Money on in 2025 for the Podcast and 4 That I Am
Running a podcast on a budget can often feel like a mammouth task. There always seems to be something else that you can spend money on that promises to improve or grow your show. Recently, my YouTube algorithm has been bombarding me with videos on what people aren’t spending money on in 2025. Inspired by this trend, I’ve decided to reflect on what I’ll be saving on for my podcast. If you’re wondering how to start a podcast on a low budget or which expenses are unnecessary, this post is for you. Let’s explore the things you don’t need to run your podcast and answer the question: What do you…
AI in Podcasting: Captivate Spark Full Review
Captivate Spark is the latest AI podcasting tool that has come to us from Captivate.fm. AI is everywhere at the minute and it seems impossible to go onto social media or YouTube without some AI tool or another being thrown at you. But how can you use AI in podcasting? Whether you’re a new podcaster trying to find your feet or a seasoned pro wondering if AI could streamline your workflow, this post is for you. If you’ve listened to my podcast, you know I’ve been using Captivate.fm as my hosting platform. When they released Captivate Spark, I had to try it. It promised so much and the pricing structure…
Podcast SEO: Getting Your Show Found by Your Ideal Listener
SEO can often be seen as a scary and hard-to-grasp concept, especially for new podcasters. So, in this post I want to break down podcast SEO; what it is, how using podcast SEO can benefit your show, and tips for implementing good SEO strategies. Personally, I find utilising podcast SEO a great way for my show to be discovered by new listeners. The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Podcasting regularly appears within the first few results on Apple Podcasts when keywords such as ‘podcasting tips’ or similar are searched. That’s the power of knowing what your audience are searching for: your show appears in the search results, and not the bottom…
Podcasting on a Budget: How I Slashed My Podcasting Costs by 65%
Podcasting doesn’t have to break the bank. In fact, it can be a relatively affordable hobby if you’re mindful about your spending. In this post, I’ll walk you through how I reduced the running costs of my podcast, The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Podcasting, by a whopping 65%. Let’s dive into the details and the strategies I used to save money while maintaining the quality of my show. You Don’t Need an Expensive Setup to Succeed Before diving into the nitty-gritty of cutting costs, let’s address one of the biggest myths in podcasting: the idea that you need an expensive setup to achieve amazing results. The truth is, you don’t.…
