Better Podcasting

In this week's show, we take some time to run down some a bunch of ways to that you can save time with your podcast. We've got some recommendations for every step of the podcast process! In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we talk about how one popular podcaster is suing Twitter. Finally, we take your podcast feedback, including a message from one podcaster who has fun a totally silent chai...

We kick off our first episode of 2018 by talking about something that is very relevant to us both personally - Podcasting through a job change. We'll share best practices for how you can balance your podcast as you go through such an eventful time in your personal life (plus share some personal stories). In this week's Better Podcasting Download we run down a few main topics that happened since we...

This week we conclude our 2-episode annual tradition of talking about our gear upgrades from the past year - this time it's this Stargate Pioneer edition. In this week's Better Podcasting Download/Better Podback combined we talk about some work arounds to get podcasts on your Apple Watch. Not familiar with Better Podcasting? We talk about podcast tips, tools and best practices to help you succeed...

This week we kick off our 2-episode annual tradition of talking about our gear upgrades from the past year - this time it's this Stephen edition. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we talk about our initial experience with the new Apple stats being provided. Finally, we take your #podcast feedback, including a poll based on our Geeks.live live-stream stands in from last week, Heather Welch...

This week Stephen is away and SP has a special guest host - Jason Bryant - and he's going to share his knowledge of podcasting WORLDWIDE. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we discuss how Patreon had a very odd few weeks - and have reversed a change. Finally, we take your feedback including a VOXER message from a listener who followed up about Podcast Mirror. Not familiar with Better Podcas...

This show we'll ask what is a podcast buddy, and we'll run down things you should look for when you've got one. Before we get there though, we'll have another HOW I SAVED MY PODCAST story. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we talk about a brand new service called PODCAST MIRROR and the potential pros and cons of sing it. Finally, we'll run down your feedback this week, including one liste...

This show we're going to tell you all of the dirt on each other as we discuss how you can handle disagreements with your cohosts. We've got tips on how to handle disagreements, how you can resolve disagreements and what to do if a disagreement causes you to move on from your cohost.  In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we talk about a recent Top 10 Podcasts of 2017 list on Time Magazine ( w...

This show we go slightly off the beaten path as we do a high-level overview of PC Hardware and what it means to podcasters. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we followup to our previous talk about Podcast Communities as we discuss how community moderation can affect the tone of discussion. Finally, we'll take your feedback around the #podcasting world. Do you have something to say about th...

For Americans it's Thanksgiving this week, which means just one thing - holiday season has begun. As a podcaster you have additional complications in an already busy time of the year, and that's why today we're discussing ways you can handle the holidays with your podcast. In this week's Better Podcasting Download Stephen gives you the final result on the Zoom L-12 warranty story. Finally, we'll t...

In this week's show we're going to tell you all about why babies are NOT podcast killers, and we've recruited some stories to support this. Thank you to DigitalSoup, Jay, Keir, Amos and Emily for contributing to this episode.  In this week's Better Podcasting Download we tell you how SP is finally on Spotify AND how Blubrry bought CastFeedValidator.  Finally, we'll take your feedback from around t...

In this week's show we discuss why you may want to share your personal story to your listeners (and reasons why you may not).  In the Better Podcasting Download we discuss some new information that supports why you shouldn't use copyrighted content within your podcast.  In this week's Better Podback we take your feedback including one listener's follow-up on reducing signal noise. Not familiar wit...

In this week's episode we discuss ways to help reduce noise in your audio signal chain. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we talk about how Podiant is officially changing their model. Plus this week Stephen has TWO personal podcast stories - one of which was his 15 minutes of fame.  Not familiar with Better Podcasting? We talk about podcast tips, tools and best practices to help you succee...

In this week's episode we wrap up our two part arc on effectively asking and answering questions by discussing how real questions and answers could be tweaked. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we talk about how Ringr has a new feature and we give our first thoughts on using Discord video. In a special segment we discuss the question "Should I pay for podcasting advice?" Finally,...

In this week's episode we discuss some tips for effectively crafting a podcast question AND effectively answering one. In this week's FULL Better Podcasting Download we discuss how AudioBoom is going away from a free service, how Opinion is disappearing, how Cast ( tryca.st ) had a major outage and how Google bought a podcast app. Finally, we'll take listener feedback on what has been happening ar...

In this BONUS EPISODE of Better Podcasting, we share the recording from our live-stream that we did for International Podcast Day (or as we like to call it here, International Podcasting Day).  Friend of the show Heather Welch (from Sunshine and PowerCuts podcast) joins us to get in on some International Podcast Day fun. We discuss a brief history of podcasting (data courtesy of Emily Prokop of Th...

In our 100th episode we go back to basics as we run down some of the key tips from our past 99 episodes to kick off the show. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we chat about a headset comparison that SP did recently, how Boss Jock Studio is no longer working the same with Dropbox and also how SoundCloud just changed some stats and what it means to you as a podcaster. Finally, we'll take li...

In this week's show we discuss reasons why stats ARE important to pay attention to when you launch your podcast.  In this week's Better Podcasting Download we discuss how one iOS app is being discussed within the podcast circles. Finally, we'll take your feedback including an audio clip from a recent appearance by Stephen and SP on another podcast. Not familiar with Better Podcasting? We talk abou...

It's a busy episode this week and we start it all with recurring contributor Emily Prokop doing a review of different Zoom H6 capsule microphones. In our main topic we talk about Ways To Cultivate Audience Engagement.  In this week's Better Podcasting we give our take on the latest stats change by Libsyn, their communication process and what it means to you as a podcaster. Finally, Stephen gives h...

In this week's episode we do an update about Live Streaming options. We'll run down the changes (and other important notes) since our previous discussion way back in Episode 5. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we'll answer a couple big listener questions about Podcast Communities and Co-Host problems (before even starting podcast). Finally, we'll take your feedback about your week in podc...

This show we ask the question What Will Your Show Be Like in 5 Years? This leads to a bunch of other questions to help you get to that point.  In this week's Better Podcasting download we'll discuss how there's one MEDIA HOST who is beginning crowdfunding and what that means for you. Finally, we'll take your feedback including a LIVE listener questions about our thoughts on going to podcast conven...

This week we kick of the episode with a listener "HOW I SAVED MY PODCAST" story before we answer another listener question about Podcast Directories vs Podcast Hosts (and we'll even do a brief update on promoting your podcast). In this week's Better Podcasting Download we'll discuss some changes with Stitcher stats. Finally, in this week's Better Podback we take your feedback INCLUDING a...

This show we discuss ways to prioritize your content - both within each episode AND as a show overall.  In this week's Better Podcasting Download, Stephen is going to review Magix Movie Studio and how it applies to you as a podcaster. Finally, in this week's Better Podback we take your feedback about what's going on in your podcast world. Not familiar with Better Podcasting? We talk about podcast...

In this week's show we discuss why it's important to adapt to change and embrace emerging Internet trends (for example, recognizing how a website is becoming less important than it once was). We'll not only make suggestions on places to focus on but we'll also set the stage with some intriguing statistics (and exclusive polls) about the evolution of internet use. In this week's Better Podcasting D...

In this week's show we're going to discuss best practices for crafting a podcast review as well as considerations for if you're requesting a podcast review.  Before we get there though, we're going to debut a review by a special guest contributor. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we'll discuss two items - a recent legal ruling to do with podcast patents and also a possible (no confirmed)...

So you're considering evolving your #podcast gear? Today we're going to discuss some considerations and best practices you may have before you pull the trigger on the next purchase. In this week's Better Podcasting we'll discuss a recent article by a podcast hosting company that attempt to capitalize on the recent SoundCloud situation. Finally, in this week's Better Podcasting Download, we'll ask...