Podcasting Q&A

In this episode, you’ll learn how your listeners can directly support your podcast. Check out our new blog podcast: How to Make Money Podcasting. Fill out this short questionnaire to submit a question or topic for a future episode. Need some help with your podcast? Join the Buzzsprout Podcast Community on Facebook to get the help you need from podcasters just like you. Send us Fan Mail Have a topi...

In this episode, you’ll learn how to make money by promoting someone else’s products. Learn more about the Buzzsprout Affiliate Marketplace in this recent blog post. Check out our new blog podcast: How to Make Money Podcasting. Fill out this short questionnaire to submit a question or topic for a future episode. Need some help with your podcast? Join the Buzzsprout Podcast Community on Facebook to...

In this episode, you'll learn how to find and secure sponsors for your podcast. Check out our new blog podcast: How to Make Money Podcasting. Fill out this short questionnaire to submit a question or topic for a future episode. Need some help with your podcast? Join the Buzzsprout Podcast Community on Facebook to get the help you need from podcasters just like you. Send us Fan Mail Have a top...

In this episode, you'll learn about the most well-known podcast monetization strategy - the host-read ad. Check out our new blog podcast: How to Make Money Podcasting. Fill out this short questionnaire to submit a question or topic for a future episode. Need some help with your podcast? Join the Buzzsprout Podcast Community on Facebook to get the help you need from podcasters just like you. S...

In this episode, you'll learn how to decide which monetization strategy is best for your podcasting goals. Check out our new blog podcast: How to Make Money Podcasting. Fill out this short questionnaire to submit a question or topic for a future episode. Need some help with your podcast? Join the Buzzsprout Podcast Community on Facebook to get the help you need from podcasters just like you....

In this episode, Travis explains why you absolutely must record each person to their own track (and how to do it). Gear we recommend for multitrack recording: Scarlett 2i2 Zoom H4n Pro Zoom H6 Rodecaster Pro Read our Podcast Accessories Guide to find even more options. Disclosure: Some of these product links are affiliate links, which means Buzzsprout might receive a small commission if you decide...

In this episode, you’ll learn how to set your podcast episodes to the perfect volume using loudness normalization. Loudness Target Guidelines: Mono Audio Files: -19 LUFS Stereo Audio Files: -16 LUFS Check out our Auphonic guide for podcasters. Fill out this short questionnaire to submit a question or topic for a future episode. Need some help with your podcast? Join the Buzzsprout Podcast Communit...

In this episode, you’ll learn what clipping is and how to keep it from destroying your podcast episodes. Fill out this short questionnaire to submit a question or topic for a future episode. Need some help with your podcast? Join the Buzzsprout Podcast Community on Facebook to get the help you need from podcasters just like you. Send us Fan Mail Have a topic or question we should address on a futu...

In this episode, you’ll learn how to level your audio so you don’t blow out your listeners' eardrums. Fill out this short questionnaire to submit a question or topic for a future episode. Need some help with your podcast? Join the Buzzsprout Podcast Community on Facebook to get the help you need from podcasters just like you. Send us Fan Mail Have a topic or question we should address on a fu...

In this episode, Travis teaches you how to come up with the perfect name for your podcast. Fill out this short questionnaire to submit a question or topic for a future episode. Need some help with your podcast? Join the Buzzsprout Podcast Community on Facebook to get the help you need from podcasters just like you. Send us Fan Mail Have a topic or question we should address on a future episode? Te...

This is Week 5 of a 5-week miniseries to help you grow your podcast and get more listeners. In this episode, Travis explains why Overcast ads are his go-to paid promotion strategy. Learn more about running ads on Overcast by visiting overcast.fm/ads Fill out this short questionnaire to submit a question or topic for a future episode. Need some help with your podcast? Join the Buzzsprout Podcast Co...

This is Week 4 of a 5-week miniseries to help you grow your podcast and get more listeners. In this episode, Travis teaches you why you should feature Facebook Group admins on your podcast. Read Pat Flynn's full blog post at smartpassiveincome.com Fill out this short questionnaire to submit a question or topic for a future episode. Need some help with your podcast? Join the Buzzsprout Podcast...

This is Week 3 of a 5-week miniseries to help you grow your podcast and get more listeners. In this episode, Travis teaches you the top, free marketing strategy that is working for podcasters right now. Read How to Get Booked on Podcasts on the Buzzsprout blog. Fill out this short questionnaire to submit a question or topic for a future episode. Need some help with your podcast? Join the Buzzsprou...

This is Week 2 of our 5-week miniseries focused on helping you grow your podcast and get more listeners. In this episode, Travis teaches you how to reduce churn so when new people discover your podcast they become longterm listeners. Fill out this short questionnaire to submit a question or topic for a future episode. Need some help with your podcast? Join the Buzzsprout Podcast Community on Faceb...

This week we're kicking off a 5-week miniseries to help you grow your podcast and get more listeners. In this episode, Travis tells you the 3 things you have to do to go from "amateur" to "pro" podcaster. Stuff mentioned in this episode: 99designs Auphonic.com "The Complete Guide to Microphone Technique" "Acoustic Treatment for Podcasters" Go to the &qu...

Mandee asked "How do you know when your new podcast is a success? How many listeners/downloads should I expect in my first week to know if I'm doing what I should be doing?" In this episode, I'll ask you three questions to help you discover what success looks like for your podcast. Fill out this short questionnaire to submit a question or topic for a future episode. Need some h...

What do you do if you find yourself not liking the guest you’ve asked to be on your show? How do you decide not to use the interview without offending the person? In this episode, I'll teach you how to break the news in a way that minimizes conflict and protects your podcast. Fill out this short questionnaire to submit a question or topic for a future episode. Need some help with your podcast...

Unless you know how to use proper mic technique, that new $400 microphone isn't going to do you any good. In this episode, we'll teach you the four (plus one bonus) techniques you can utilize to get high-quality audio out of almost any microphone. Need some help with your podcast? Join the Buzzsprout Podcast Community on Facebook to get the help you need from podcasters just like you. Se...

The best place to get high-quality answers for your podcast-related questions is in an online podcast community. In this episode, we'll break down four communities we believe every podcaster should be a part of. Links to the podcast communities: Podcasters' Support Group Podcast Movement Community Podcasts We Listen To Buzzsprout Podcast Community Need some help with your podcast? Join t...

Apple recently sent an email to every podcaster on their platform letting them know about some changes that are coming in the near future. In this episode, we'll break down the three big pieces of news and how it affects you as a podcaster. Need some help with your podcast? Join the Buzzsprout Podcast Community on Facebook to get the help you need from podcasters just like you. Send us Fan Ma...

Once you sign up for an email service provider, you need a strategy that will incentivize your audience to sign up for your list. In this episode, we'll give you three lead magnet ideas you can create for your new podcast email newsletter. Need some help with your podcast? Join the Buzzsprout Podcast Community on Facebook to get the help you need from podcasters just like you. Send us Fan Mai...

What's the best strategy for connecting with your audience and scaling your podcast? In this episode, we'll give you three reasons why email beats social media every time. Need some help with your podcast? Join the Buzzsprout Podcast Community on Facebook to get the help you need from podcasters just like you. Send us Fan Mail Have a topic or question we should address on a future episod...

What should you include in your podcast episode description? How much information do you need to include? How do your show notes compliment your podcast episodes? In this episode, we'll give you two things to avoid and two things to consider when putting together your show notes. Need some help with your podcast? Join the Buzzsprout Podcast Community on Facebook to get the help you need from...

In this episode, Travis explains the pros and cons of uploading videos for your podcast on YouTube. Need some help with your podcast? Join the Buzzsprout Podcast Community on Facebook to get the help you need from podcasters just like you. Send us Fan Mail Have a topic or question we should address on a future episode? Text us or email the Buzzsprout Podcaster Success Team at support@buzzsprout.co...

Are you thinking of changing the name of your podcast and taking it in a different direction? In this episode, Travis helps you decide if rebranding is right for you and how to do it without losing your subscribers. Need some help with your podcast? Join the Buzzsprout Podcast Community on Facebook to get the help you need from podcasters just like you. Send us Fan Mail Have a topic or question we...