Podcasting Strategy Simplified

The physical act of production can be pretty intimidating - especially new podcasters who've never edited a single episode.  In many cases, the thought of trying to edit and build a piece of content that grabs people's attention and delivers a strong message with little to no experience is enough to keep people from starting a podcast in the first place. Production, just like hosting and...

Think your podcast isn't ready to earn an award? Think again. The fact is, even if your podcast is brand new to the scene, it still features aspects that could earn you an award for your hard work. And that award could open up a world of opportunities for you, your brand, and your show! On this installment of Let's Blow This Up, I'm sharing the mic with Dominic Lawson, podcast host...

Utilizing social media for your podcast can be a multi-faceted endeavor. When I say podcasting has a lot of moving parts, how you promote and market your show, as well as how you utilize social media to gain visibility, are major parts of the overall podcasting equation. How you utilize mediums like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter (I refuse to call it X), Threads, and others will add new laye...

THIS JUST IN: A podcast can serve as a key pillar in all of your marketing and branding efforts!  From a single podcast episode, you have at your disposal a bank of content that can be utilized throughout your entire digital footprint - social media, blogs, website, videos, emails, and much more. If you want to adopt podcasting as a key component of your business strategies, it's important to...

Podcast guesting is a tremendous way to grow your brand presence, network at a very high level, and make genuine connections that can open up a world of opportunity. IF...you do things right. Too often, podcasters welcome professionals to collaborate with them on their podcasts only to get hit with a transactional approach and nonstop sales pitches. Believe me, no one tunes in to a podcast hoping...

I've got some breaking news for you: There's more than one way to grow a successful podcast. I'll say that again for everyone in the back: THERE'S MORE THAN ONE WAY TO GROW A SUCCESSFUL PODCAST! Too often, podcasters get locked into a specific way of producing their content because someone else told them it's the only way to do it. In reality, growing your podcast should b...

RECORDED LIVE ON 8.14.24 Repurposing your podcast content should be at the very top of your priority list. Whether you host your own show or leverage guest appearances to grow your brand, this content gives you an abundance of reusable assets that can be utilized across your entire digital footprint. This is one of the primary points of focus at Bombtrack Media and one of the biggest reasons my gu...

ORIGINALLY RECORDED LIVE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7TH If you've been tuning in to Let's Blow This Up Live since it first debuted in May of 2024, you know the conversations have been unscripted, real, and, if I may...spectacular. You may have also picked up on another trend: the majority of these sitdowns have focused on the art, science, psychology, and business of podcasting. And while that wa...

PREVIOUSLY RECORDED LIVE 7.31.24 Ever get that nagging feeling of just burning everything to the ground and starting over? Don't lie...we've all been there. Sometimes, it's forced upon us by unfortunate circumstances (downsizing, layoffs, etc). Other times, feelings of frustration and being stuck in neutral can bring these emotions raging to the surface. Guess what? There's not...

PREVIOUSLY RECORDED LIVE ON 7.24.24 Have you embraced AI in your practices yet? You should...because it's not going anywhere. And if history is any guide, its ascent will be rapid and revolutionary...meaning NOW is the time to understand how it can impact what you do on a daily basis. I'm pumped to be joined by Nick Nalbach, Co-Founder of NextGen Podcaster on this installment of Let&apos...

PREVIOUSLY RECORDED LIVE ON 7.10.24 As we've talked about a lot on this show, we live in amazing times where technology continues to advance, evolve, and give us new ways to accomplish goals and grow our brands. But regardless of how far AI and automation goes, the fundamentals that make businesses hum - leadership, communication, human interaction - can never be ignored or overlooked. And at...

PREVIOUSLY RECORDED LIVE ON 6.26.24 We are living in exciting times. Regardless of some of the crazy and unpredictable things unfolding in our society, the growth and evolution of technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is unparalleled. If you're resisting it, it's time to change your perspective... And what you're about to consume may just help you do so. In this episode of Let...

PREVIOUSLY RECORDED LIVE ON 6.19.24 Creating a podcast delivers a ton of benefits, including powerful content that can be utilized and repurposed in multiple ways. But have you ever slowed down and appreciated some of the benefits that often get overlooked? The relationships that are forged. The networks that are built. The impact that's made on a listener's life. This just scratches the...

PREVIOUSLY RECORDED LIVE ON 6.12.24 You've probably heard me say that podcasting features a lot of moving parts. I'm not saying it just to say it. It's the truth. But in addition to that, it also features a ton of tremendous benefits that will lead to significant gains in your life, both personally and professionally, if you tap into them with the right mindset and purpose. On this...

PREVIOUSLY RECORDED LIVE ON 6.5.24 If you've spent any time on social media lately, you've learned these networks - Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc. - have become less about organic content and more about advertising. Depending on your point of view, that can be a good thing or a bad thing. As a podcaster and content creator, it's critical to cut through the noise...and sometimes t...

*PREVIOUSLY STREAMED LIVE 5.28.24* In this installment of Let's Blow This Up Live, I was joined by the man, the myth, the legend - Wylie McGraw for a very in-depth, unscripted conversation about: whiskey bull riding serving in the military  baseball broken coaching models unfucking your mindset why humans crave instant results when they're simply not attainable re-enlisting in the milita...

*PREVIOUSLY STREAMED LIVE 5.29.24* In order to succeed at podcasting, it's important to establish the right mindset and set clear, realistic expectations for your efforts. It's also imperative to build your content around a subject you're passionate about and create said content in a way that fits your schedule and keeps you engaged in the process. In this installment of Let's...

*Previously streamed live 5.15.24* In this installment of Let's Blow This Up Live (recorded live on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024), I'm joined by business strategist, operations expert, and podcaster Jan Ditchfield for an in-depth, candid conversation about: The meaning of 'bro' marketing and why it sucks The current state of social media and what we need to do to make it 'soc...

So here's the deal... Have you ever come across a podcast where the episode listings are a scattered mess in your podcast app? That's the last thing I wanted to bring your way, so I've decided to label Season 2 here on the Let's Blow This Up podcast feed as the official home of the audio replays of my new weekly livestream, Let's Blow This Up Live. Every Wednesday at 8:00p...

*Previously streamed Live 5.8.24* It's the world premiere of Let's Blow This Up Live! In this debut livestream, Jason Cercone is joined by Steve Radick, Stacy Skiavo, Alexandra Watkins, and Jay Franze - all contributors to the first season of the Let's Blow This Up podcast - for a Season 1 cast reunion. The crew reflects on the season that was, talks about the current state of brand...

Get more from this episode on the Bombtrack Media Blog In the world premiere episode of Let's Blow This Up, Steve Radick joins host Jason Cercone to discuss how you can avoid becoming irrelevant in your niche, why you need to take more risks with your brand, and tips for putting your best brand message forward. 3 Big Takeaways From This Episode Never be afraid to say what needs to be heard. I...

Get more from this episode on the Bombtrack Media Blog In Season 1 Episode 2 of Let's Blow This Up, the Queen of Brand Naming, Alexandra Watkins, discusses the importance of a strong brand name and how to test YOUR brand name to make sure it's up to par. 3 Big Takeaways From This Episode The name of your brand is something you need to take very seriously, right from the start. There&apos...

Get more from this episode on the Bombtrack Media Blog In Season 1 Episode 3 of Let's Blow This Up, food influencer Stacy Skiavo breaks down what it takes to build an influencer brand in today's fast-paced, constantly-changing social media landscape. 3 Big Takeaways From This Episode Influencers are tremendous storytellers and do a remarkable job helping brands project their message to a...

Get more from this episode on the Bombtrack Media Blog In Season 1 Episode 4 of Let's Blow This Up, Dr. Tanya Kindel shares her approach to shifting your mindset towards putting emphasis on solutions instead of staying fixated on problems. 3 Big Takeaways From This Episode Any major change in your life has to be internal. There is not external solution to an internal problem As humans, we are...

Get more from this episode on the Bombtrack Media Blog In Season 1 Episode 5 of Let's Blow This Up, podcaster extraordinaire Jay Franze joins the show to share insights about his podcast and how he's used it to establish his personal brand over the years. 3 Big Takeaways From This Episode A podcast is a tremendous vehicle for establishing your personal brand because it gives you the abil...