Clipped: Your Content Creation Toolkit

Send us Fan Mail What if your podcast could run like a real business—not just a weekly upload? In this episode, we talk with the founder of podup , a platform designed to simplify everything from recording to growth and monetization. After building and exiting multiple companies, he saw how fragmented podcasting had become—and built podup to bring it all under one roof. We get into what’s actually...

Send us Fan Mail Walter Gainer on building a content engine, making B2B content more creative, and why consistency matters more than doing everything manually. In this episode, Eric sits down with Walter Gainer to talk about content systems, podcast growth, creator strategy, video-first production, and what it really takes to stay relevant in a fast-changing media landscape. Walter shares his jour...

Send us Fan Mail Eric sits down with Jess, founder of Model Citizen , a creative branding agency specializing in custom merch, apparel, and e-commerce experiences. With over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience and nearly a decade in the promotional branding space, Jess shares how he transitioned from working behind the scenes executing others’ visions to building something fully his own—where c...

Send us Fan Mail What if never getting a real job was actually the smartest career move you could make? In this episode, Jess Thibodeau shares how he went from managing independent bands to building a career as an entrepreneur—without ever following the traditional 9–5 path. From the early 2000s music scene and the chaos of the Napster era, to launching multiple businesses and reinventing himself...

Send us Fan Mail Eric sits down with Megan (Meg the Creator ) to talk about her journey from a traditional 9–5 in Southern Virginia to building multiple online income streams—without a massive following. Megan shares how motherhood and a high-risk pregnancy during COVID pushed her to bet on herself, starting with virtual assisting and quickly scaling into consistent income. From there, she explore...

Send us Fan Mail The 12 Days of Christmas series on Clipped wraps up the year with a creative reminder that often gets overlooked. Today is Day 1 of 12, the final episode of the year, and this episode focuses on why your content probably needs more music—for tone, vibe, and identity. This episode is rooted in opinion and experience. As a musician, music has always stood out as one of the fastest w...

Send us Fan Mail The 12 Days of Christmas series on Clipped continues with a reality check that a lot of podcasters need to hear. Today is Day 2 of 12, and this episode focuses on why vertical short-form content won’t grow your podcast—but will grow you. There’s a common misconception that Reels, TikToks, and YouTube Shorts directly translate into podcast downloads. In most cases, they don’t. The...

Send us Fan Mail The 12 Days of Christmas series on Clipped continues with another practical reminder for creators who are overthinking their setup. Today is Day 3 of 12, and this episode focuses on shooting video with the camera you already have in your pocket: your iPhone. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect camera, the perfect lens, or the perfect setup to start making video—this episode is...

Send us Fan Mail The 12 Days of Christmas series on Clipped continues with another practical tip to help creators work faster without losing their voice. Today is Day 4 of 12, and this episode focuses on using AI as a starting point—not a replacement for your thinking. AI tools are everywhere now, and most creators are already using them in some form. This episode explains how to use AI the right...

Send us Fan Mail The 12 Days of Christmas series on Clipped continues with another practical tip designed to help creators stay consistent without burning out. Today is Day 5 of 12, and this episode focuses on building repeatable series and formats—one of the biggest differences between creators who last and creators who fade out. This episode digs into why consistency in structure matters more th...

Send us Fan Mail The 12 Days of Christmas series on Clipped continues with another quick, practical tip to help creators stay consistent and speed up their editing workflow. Today is Day 6 of 12, and this episode focuses on building and maintaining a content (B-roll) folder—something every video podcaster, YouTuber, and creator should have. This episode breaks down why a personal B-roll library ma...

Send us Fan Mail The 12 Days of Christmas series on Clipped continues with another quick, practical tip to help creators level up their content. Today is Day 7 of 12, and this episode focuses on better microphone technique—one of the easiest ways to dramatically improve your audio without buying new gear. This episode is all about technique, not equipment. Good audio is expected now, whether you’r...

Send us Fan Mail The 12 Days of Christmas series on Clipped continues with another quick, practical tip to help creators streamline their workflow. Today is Day 8 of 12, and this episode focuses on using Riverside’s built-in editing tools to speed up post-production—especially if you’re not a full-time audio or video editor. This episode highlights how Riverside’s AI-powered features can clean up...

Send us Fan Mail The 12 Days of Christmas series on Clipped rolls on with another quick, actionable creator tip to help you simplify your workflow and improve your content. Today is Day 9 of 12, and this episode focuses on one of the easiest upgrades you can make to your video setup: better lighting. This episode breaks down why you don’t need fancy gear to look polished on camera. A single softbo...

Send us Fan Mail Eric continues the 12 Days of Christmas series on Clipped—12 quick tips to help creators sharpen their workflow and head into the new year with a stronger content system. Today is Day 10 of 12, and this episode focuses on creating a daily capture file so you never lose valuable ideas. He breaks down why documenting ideas in the moment—whether through your Notes app, a Google Doc,...

Send us Fan Mail Eric continues the 12 Days of Christmas series on Clipped—a run of quick, daily tips to help creators tighten up their workflow. Today is Day 11 of 12, and this episode is all about using templates to speed up every part of your production process. Eric breaks down how templating show prep, editing workflows, thumbnail design, and episode structure can free up mental space, keep y...

Send us Fan Mail Eric kicks off a special 12 Days of Christmas series on Clipped—quick, daily tips to help creators tighten up their workflows and head into 2026 with a solid plan. Today is Day 12, and the focus is on batch recording. Eric breaks down why knocking out multiple episodes in one session can save time, reduce mental reset, keep your setup consistent, and help you take advantage of cre...

Send us Fan Mail Eric sits down with Kendall Breitman, Community Lead at Riverside.fm, to talk about her path from political journalism to working abroad in Tel Aviv and helping shape the platform’s newest creator tools. Kendall breaks down Riverside’s major update—riverside hosting—and how it streamlines the full podcast workflow from recording to publishing. 🎥 Need B-Roll for Your Videos? Try R...

Send us Fan Mail Eric and Cameron Stack delve into the evolution of marketing through social media and the transition into podcasting. Cameron shares his journey from experimenting with Facebook pages to becoming a podcast consultant, emphasizing the importance of niche marketing and organic growth. They discuss strategies for podcast growth, the challenges of audience engagement, and the differin...

Send us Fan Mail The TikTok Shop is wild right now. I just joined the program and dropped my second video — people are genuinely pulling in solid side hustle money. In this episode of CLIPPED , I break down how the TikTok Shop works, how creators are earning commissions on product reviews, and how you can start doing the same. 🎥 Need B-Roll for Your Videos? Try Riverside’s new AI Video Generator,...

Send us Fan Mail When I used to launch shows for clients, naming was brutal — you’d have to check Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and domains one by one. So I built Podcast Name Checker , a free tool that searches all three platforms and tells you if a name’s available. After three searches, it asks for an email so creators can keep going. Simple, effective, and a major time-saver. Once that tool gained...

Send us Fan Mail I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes update on where I’m at with the Amazon Influencer Program—what's working, what's changed, and where the real income is actually coming from. Spoiler: it's not just affiliate links anymore. 🎥 Need B-Roll for Your Videos? Try Riverside’s new AI Video Generator, a tool that automatically creates realistic, high-quality B-roll from a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Clipped , Eric breaks down some breaking news that could reshape how we watch and distribute podcasts. Netflix and Spotify have officially teamed up to co-host video versions of top podcasts across both platforms. 🎥 Need B-Roll for Your Videos?   Try Riverside’s new AI Video Generator, a tool that automatically creates realistic, high-quality B-roll from a simp...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Clipped , I’m breaking down one of the biggest myths in content creation: the idea that you need to post on every single platform. Spoiler — you don’t. Being everywhere often means you’re doing everything halfway. Instead, go deep on the few platforms that actually move the needle for you. Sponsor Alert: Try Riverside.fm’s new Multi-Track Editor — get 20% off an...

Send us Fan Mail Stop chasing vanity metrics for your branded podcast. In this episode of Clipped , I break down three key KPIs that actually show if your branded content is working: lead quality, engagement, and trust. Forget empty downloads and likes—this is about tracking what really drives business impact. Sponsor Alert: Try Riverside.fm’s new Multi-Track Editor — get 20% off any individual pl...