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With the news that Apple Podcasts will support individual episode artwork when iOS 17 is released in September, it joins other podcast apps that already support this feature. So should you use individual artwork for your podcast episodes? Products I use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link. My...

If there's more than one person responsible for your podcast, then it's a good idea to have a legal agreement in place regarding who's responsible for what. And here's why. Additional reading and listening: Easy Legal Forms & Templates for Podcasters - A collection of legal templates for podcasters, complete with video instructions, to help you create legal agreements for your podcast. Products I...

When it comes to the format of your podcast, there are generally three options: Episodic, Episodic with Seasons, and Serial. But which one should you use? Products I use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link. My equipment: Shure SM7B dynamic mic Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio Sony MD...

How many ads should be in your podcast episode? Much can depend on the length of your episode, and your listener's preferences or acceptance. Products I use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link. My equipment: Shure SM7B dynamic mic Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio Sony MDR-7506 Studio...

After a slight hiatus over the spring, Pod Chat will return in June. Also, news of a cool way to support Pod Chat from one-off tips to full community membership. Support the show: Become a Premium Member for early access, exclusive content, stickers and more. Contact me:  danny@dannybrown.me Products I use for Pod Chat Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of an...

When it comes to making it easy for listeners to follow your show, having podcast apps on your website is a great way to let them choose what app to listen on. But how many should be on there and, more importantly, which ones? Products I use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link. My equipment:...

It's a popular question online - how many episodes should a new podcast launch with? Should it be one, ten, more, less? Let's take a look. Products I use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link. My equipment: Shure SM7B dynamic mic Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio Sony MDR-7506 Studio Mo...

Well, it's been a while, hasn't it? February 2020, in fact, was the previous episode. Over three years ago - where does time go? I think we all know the answer to that one... So this episode is going to be a bit of a catch up, in readiness for new ones coming your way. So, what's happened in the three years since we last connected? Products I use for A Downsized Life Note: these contain affil...

How long should your podcast episode be? To be honest, there's no right or wrong answer for this one. The main thing to ensure is that no matter how long your episode, you're thinking of the listener experience every time. Products I use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link. My equipment: Shur...

When it comes to your podcast, having the best audio as possible is key for a better listener experience. Ideally, this would mean great mic technique and a treated space. But what happens if your environment isn't ideal? That's where audio optimization and repair tools can help, as I talk about in this episode. Mentioned in this week's episode: iZotope RX Auphonic Adobe Podcast Products I use for...

Podcast show notes are perfect for a variety of reasons, including helping your podcast be found, and encouraging new listeners to check out your episode. So what should you include in your podcast show notes? Products I use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link. My equipment: Shure SM7B dynami...

For the last 14 years, I’ve been involved in podcasting. Okay, that’s not quite correct - I published my first podcast episode back in 2009 on BlogTalkRadio, but then didn’t record anything else until 2016. So, technically, I’ve been in the space for the last 7 years - my bad! Over that time, as podcasting has grown in popularity both for podcasters and listeners, it’s safe to say that growth has...

A question I see asked a lot is whether you should use transcripts for your podcast, and if they're worth it because it just adds more to the production of an episode. Here are two very simple reasons why you should, as well as a couple of options - free and paid - to add transcripts to your podcast. Mentioned in this episode: Whisper Poddin Products I use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these c...

When it comes to monetizing your podcast, working with sponsors can be the most effective way to earn revenue, whole offering value to your listeners. To attract sponsors, you're going to need a sponsor kit - but what information should a podcast sponsor kit include? Products I use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you b...

One of the key things to get right in your podcast is your call to action, or CTA. This is when you have a specific action you want listeners to take, and you ask them in-episode to take that action. But what calls to action should you have, and can you have too many? Let's dig in. Products I use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small p...

When it comes to getting more listeners for your podcast, the easier you make it for them the more likely you'll get listeners and followers. So here's exactly how you do that. Mentioned in this episode: Captivate Single Promo Link Podfollow Podlink Chartable SmartLink Follow the Podcast Products I use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage...

There are a lot of studies on how podcasting can benefit listeners when it comes to their mental health, but this isn’t the case when it comes to the creators behind the podcasts. And that’s more than a little disconcerting. Because podcasting can be such a lonely endeavour, this only exacerbates the issues someone might be going through that are multiplied when their anxieties about their podcast...

In episode two of One Minute Podcast Tips, I shared why having a podcast website is a good idea. But what's the best option when it comes to running a website for your podcast? Products I use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link. My equipment: Shure SM7B dynamic mic Rodecaster Pro II audio pro...

When it comes to promotional and marketing tools, should your podcast have a newsletter? It's something I tackle on today's episode, with reasons why you should and why you should not. Mentioned in this week's episode: Substack Behiiv Products I use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link. My equ...

A lot of people will tell you that you can't attract sponsors for your podcast until you've got thousands of downloads per episode. The good news is, that's not true - and here's how you can attract sponsors to your podcast. Products I use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link. My equipment: Sh...

Today it's my pleasure to welcome Alexandra Cohl to the show. Alexandra is the founder and owner of POD.DRALAND, providing PR and marketing services for podcasters, as well as a place centred on amplifying women's voices in podcasting. She's also the host of The Pod Broads, where she interviews women in the podcasting industry about their lives and their work, and curator/editor of Podcasting By t...

One of the most popular questions online is how to make your podcast sound better. The good news is, there are a host of options available from free and easy to more advanced. Here's how to make your podcast recording space sound better. Products I use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link. My...

When it comes to recording your podcast when you have guests or co-hosts in a different country (or even city), you're going to need a remote recording solution. So which one should you use, when there are so many out there? I always recommend Boomcaster , and here's why. Products I use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product...

An area I don’t think gets a lot of love in the podcast space is the podcast trailer. According to industry publication Podnews,  only 14% of the podcasts they looked at had trailers marked in their feed . And that’s a huge missed opportunity for podcasters - because trailers are perfect for a multitude of reasons: they can be used as a great introduction to your show they can be highlighted...

Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, there lived an invisible dragon named Inviso. Inviso was unique as compared to other dragons as it had the ability to turn invisible, a power that it had acquired from a mysterious sorceress. Although Inviso loved its ability to turn invisible, it often felt lonely and isolated. One day, Inviso came across a wingless bird named Glide. Created by Open AI P...