Podcast

In this episode, we’re tackling a contentious and under-discussed subject: buying podcast reviews. Very much akin to buying fake followers on Instagram, this practice may provide a temporary boost in numbers, but without genuine engagement and high-quality content, these numbers are unlikely to translate into long-term success. Are you tempted to buy podcast reviews? Is...

In this episode we delve into the intricacies of changing and managing your podcast hosting platforms. Often, podcasters assume that switching their podcast host is a really challenging and difficult thing to do; but here we break down the process, sharing my experiences of moving both of my podcasts to different hosting platforms, and the...

You might have heard the buzz about getting in the podcast charts. That elusive realm where podcasts seemingly battle it out based on downloads, subscribers, and reviews. But in this episode, we will be looking at why there’s more beneath the surface than meets the ear. In this episode, we will cover: What really goes...

So often I hear podcasters say that they only have their podcast on 1 or 2 podcasting directories. And I’m going to say it, but this could be a HUGE mistake for you. Unless you’re someone with an exclusive deal who is guaranteed to have the downloads and listens, for most indie podcasters, you want...

I totally get how consistency is the name of the podcasting game. But, with the burning question being, “How often should I hit that ‘publish’ button?” I wanted to explore this more in this episode. The answer depends on a few factors; your audience, the content you’re making, and your resources, all play a big...

AI seems to be the talk of the minute in 2023, with new AI tools promising to help with your podcasting workflow popping up all the time. So, today, I’m going to share with you a game-changing tool called SummarAIze (or SummarAIze? 😉), which promises to 10x your podcast and video content in just 10...

Apple Podcasts have announced that in an update set to be released later in 2023, podcasters will be able to add personalised, episode-specific artwork to their podcast episodes. What an awesome idea! Similar to YouTube thumbnails, this means that you will have a chance to visually draw your potential listener into your episode. This could...

In this episode, we about the use of Chat GPT in creating show notes for your podcast episodes. We discuss the importance of show notes in attracting listeners and driving traffic to a podcast. I’ll also outline a four-stage process for using Chat GPT to generate show notes, including the need for a transcript and...

During a recent encounter, I came across someone who was unfamiliar with the concept of podcasts. Intrigued by this, I decided to dig deeper and provide them with an overview. So, what exactly is a podcast? But then I decided to go back even further and delve into my first interaction with podcasts. So, in...

In this episode, we look at the importance of listing your podcast on as many directories as possible, including Spotify, for increased reach and potential listenership. We discuss the advantages of having your podcast available on diverse platforms, which can attract a loyal fanbase or viewers who prefer a specific platform. We also highlight the...