Every podcaster wants to believe they’re a great host, but it takes a truly wise podcaster to know when their hosting skills need a bit of polishing up. See, listeners make connections with podcasts almost entirely because of their hosts. After all, it’s not like WTF with Marc Maron could be … Read More about How to Become a Better Podcast Host
8 Ways Women are Changing the Podcast World in 2016
It used to be that if you listened to a podcast, you could bet that the host would be male. Nowadays, while there are still approximately double the number of men than women in podcasting, there has been a shift toward women having successful and popular podcasts. The reasons may be as varied as … Read More about 8 Ways Women are Changing the Podcast World in 2016
Why You Should Take Your Podcast On the Road
Taking your podcast on the road is a unique experience for both you and your listeners. Not only does it inject a sense of novelty and excitement to a show that may have plateaued in the downloads department, but it can also attract hordes of new listeners and fans. All you have to do is … Read More about Why You Should Take Your Podcast On the Road
Engaging Your Listeners: It’s Not Just About Social Media
When you first start hosting a podcast, you might be preoccupied with growing your list of subscribers and followers on social media. Sure, logic stands that if you increase your audience numbers, you’re bound to get additional download numbers, too. However, high download numbers don’t always … Read More about Engaging Your Listeners: It’s Not Just About Social Media
How to Use Podcast Guests to Expand Your Audience Reach
There are many advantages to having guests on your podcasts. It’s an interesting way to create instant content for your show, and it sure beats going it alone with a 45-minute monologue. It’s also a nice way to meet other podcasters and industry experts. Meeting and talking to guests … Read More about How to Use Podcast Guests to Expand Your Audience Reach
How to Generate Great Podcast Show Notes
Beginning podcasters often groan at the mention of writing show notes. If I wanted to write, I would have started a blog, not a podcast. Ouch, sound familiar? Skipping this crucial step may not only be costing you listeners, it may also be frustrating the few you’ve succeeded to attract. … Read More about How to Generate Great Podcast Show Notes