The Audacity to Podcast

Running short on time but feel obligated to podcast? Should you "wing it" or just cram like a procrastinating high-schooler the night before a big test?Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/SLUG1. Respect yo

There are plenty of great podcast-hosting providers, but some of them are committing podcasting sins that could make it harder for you to use them, or impair your podcast's performance.Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacit

In a world that can't correctly define a podcast anymore, there's a new obsession over and pressure to publish video. But if you are able to publish both audio and video, which should actually be your priority? Please share this episode from your podcast

You may have heard that certain topics are "taboo" to share in your podcast, but are they really? Or is it okay to share your "controversial" perspectives?I'm not going to tell you what you "should" do on this issue. Instead, I'll give you several things

Podcast chapters allow your listening audience to get extra context during your podcast, more easily take action, and jump to spots in your episodes. So are chapters right for your podcast?Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaud

During or after a tragedy, podcasting may be the last thing on your mind. Or maybe it's actually something you want or need to get back into, but you're not sure if it's appropriate.Whatever the "tragedy" is to you, there is no single right answer to thi

With the death of Todd Cochrane, his funeral, and the assassination and martyrdom of Charlie Kirk, I'm taking a week off of The Audacity to Podcast.But with the return, I want to address several somber and even controversial questions you might have rela

Todd Cochrane, a great podcasting pioneer, an advocate for independent podcasters, and one of my good friends died Monday morning, September 8, 2025.Blubrry CEO Todd Cochrane has died: https://podnews.net/update/todd-cochrane-ripTodd Cochrane's Obituar

Want a bigger audience? Want to make money with your podcast? Want to become a better podcaster? Want to grow your authority and popularity?I believe that whatever it is that you want from your podcast can probably be achieved with two things. But I'll w

I'm back from Podcast Movement 2025 in Dallas and I have thoughts, especially after my previous episode about why you should attend live events for your podcast.Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/pm25Intr

Live events can provide great opportunities to grow your knowledge, create content, expand your network, and grow your podcast audience.Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/whyattendMore episodes about gett

While your episode openings should be as short as possible, the length of your episode closings can be a bit more dynamic, but keep them simple.

What is the first thing your audience hears when they play your latest episode? Are your providing value in your opening, or just keeping your audience from what they came to hear?

As The Audacity to Podcast celebrates 15 years of professional podcasting, I invite you to take a critical look back at the biggest mistakes I've made and things I wish I did differently with my show.

How do you come back from a long #podcast hiatus and get back into your podcasting rhythm? It will take some work, but here are my recommendations.

Redirects come in multiple types. When misused, they can cause some major problems, as even happened to me recently. Here are some warnings to watch for whenever you use redirects.

There comes a point in every podcast when it's necessary to say a URL. If for nothing else, at least your podcast's own home on the Internet. (And you should have a domain for your podcast!)

AI has rapidly advanced for content creation. But should you actually trust it? With this potential comes some crucial warnings for using AI in podcasting.

Inside jokes can offer fun potential for your podcast, but also some potential costs. Here are some brief things for you to consider as you engage with your podcast audience.

Monetization is not the only profit you can get from podcasting! Here's why I think you should put P.R.O.F.I.T. first in every aspect of your podcast.

Apple provides a portal for you to submit and manage your own podcast called Podcasts Connect. I suggest you check these 8 things right away!

You might have heard people talk about IAB podcast stats, measurement guidelines, compliance, and certification. Here's what all of that means, and whether it even matters!

Transcripts have long been promoted as ways to make your podcast more findable and accessible. But it's only recently that podcast transcripts have become actually useful!

Podcasting 2.0 is revolutionizing podcasting for podcasters, audiences, and developers. Here are what I think are the best features you should be leveraging, if you can.

Get the latest top recommendations for the best podcast-hosting providers, whether you're just starting or you're wanting to upgrade your podcasting tools!

If your podcast is listed twice in Apple Podcasts or another podcast directory, STOP! Don't do anything about it until you read or listen to this!

After sharing multiple considerations for refreshing your podcast branding, it's time to wrap it up with the big question: how?

The Audacity to Podcast is back! And before jumping back into the content to help you grow and improve your podcast, I want to share three things I'm really excited about!

I have three important things to quickly share with you while you wait for my next episode about how to refresh your podcast branding.

After considering the benefits of refreshing your podcast branding, you need to decide when it's the right time to do so. Here are some suggestions!

Thinking about refreshing your podcast branding? Before I discuss the "when," let's consider how your podcast might benefit from a branding refresh.

Bonus content can be a fun way to engage and reward your loyal podcast audience, either publicly, through an opt-in, or in a premium subscription.

The right category can help your podcast get discovered and featured. But which categories are best for your podcast when there are so many?

Internet marketers have a new crush on video and many podcasters are starting to feel pressured to create video content. But do you need to add video?

There are many ways to earn income through podcasting: affiliates, sponsorships, sales, and more. Disclosing when you get compensated is not only the law, but it's also a good way to earn your audienc

Some podcasters think everything a successful podcaster does directly contributes to their success and not holding them back. But that's false!

As you podcast consistently, you'll build up a back catalog of episodes. But should you keep all of those episodes available?

Podcasting 2.0 introduced a new way for your audience to support your podcast by sending micropayments. This is usually measured by satoshis (abbreviated as "sats"), which are one hundred millionths o

Your podcast description gives you SEO benefits and the vital opportunity to convince a potential audience to try your podcast.

I've teamed up with Dave Jackson, from School of Podcasting, to discuss the future of podcasting! We seek to inform you about trends, Podcasting 2.0, and more to help you make your podcast better for

While there can be many great podcast microphones, depending on your needs, here are what I think are the BEST podcasting microphones.

Whether you're just starting your podcast or you've been podcasting for a while, you might find some things easier by using better tools. Here are the audio-editing apps I recommend most for podcastin

Here are the words to avoid so you can have the best podcast title that will clearly communicate to potential audiences and stand out in searches.

Podcast cover art is usually the first and most prominent thing people will see about your podcast! So should your photo be in the cover art?

Whether you're a guest on someone else's podcast, you're promoting your latest episode on social networks, or you're making marketing materials for your podcast, you might be wondering which link you

If you ever have a guest on your podcast, you might be wondering where to put their name. Here are some things to consider for your own podcast.

Does it matter what time of day you publish your podcast episodes? Yes! And here are some tips to help you pick when that should be.

Should you publish your podcast episodes on a particular day of the week, avoid the weekends, publish on popular days, or something else?

Enhance the experience for your audience by making unique artwork for each episode. But you need to adapt to how each app might display the image.

If your podcast uses seasons, you have multiple options for how to display them. Here's some guidance to help you decide!