Streamlined Podcaster: Save Time Podcasting with Systems and Automation

"I should start a podcast" is the 2026 version of the How I Met Your Mother "we should buy a bar" running joke — it sounds easy until you actually try to ship a show every week. That's why solo podcasters need a good system that works for you So instead of just handing you a system that. you may or may not use, in this episode I walk through the ten questions you need to answer before episode ten...

Whether adding video to your podcast is actually worth it, and how I do it without doubling my workflow. The tool I keep coming back to is Ecamm — I cover why I record video even when I don't release it, how isolated tracks save me in editing, and the new dual mode that gives you vertical clips without Opus Clip. Show Notes: eCamm — code "casabona" for 15% off your first month Gling Stream Deck st...

The simplest recording setup that saves solo podcasters the most time. I share my under-$500 kit — Shure MV7+ at the desk, DJI portable mic on the go, and the YoloCam S3 if you want to add video — plus why I'd skip the $1,000 RodeCaster Pro and how to use the camera you already own. Show Notes: Shure MV7+ DJI portable microphone streamlinedfeedback.com RSS.com

My accountant once turned pale white when I told him I was keeping my business records in a shoebox. Lucky for him, I was just joking. A shoebox isn't a system. I see the same thing happen with podcasters all the time. When I ask how they're keeping track of their episodes, the most common answers are "I don't" or "I use a notebook." And just like that shoebox, it works — until it really, really d...

What makes a podcast truly different from a YouTube video? 🎧 In this 15-minute deep dive, we explore the blurring lines between podcasting and video content, sparked by Pete Davidson's new Netflix show that's being called a 'podcast' despite having no audio version. Using a fascinating analogy about watching soccer matches across Italy versus attending a live stadium event, this episode reveals t...

Solo podcasts are the way to go in 2026, for a lot of reasons. You control the full narrative. They are easier to produce. You can be authentic. And you can solve a very specific problem. But lots of people are uncomfortable recording solo episodes. So here are 3 tips to help you do it better. Make editing as easy as possible with the right tools and approach Know what you're going to say by writi...

What should podcasters focus on in 2026? And how will that affect your recording and editing process moving forward? In this episode I'll cover the 2 biggest pieces of advice I've been hearing: Be Authentic Do a Solo Show -- About Streamlined Podcaster: This is the show for solo podcasters who love their podcast but hate how much time it takes. Each week, host Joe Casabona shares the systems, work...

RSS.com has released their Free Local and Nice podcast hosting plan, and it's a truly free plan that doesn't limit you based on uploads, hours of content, or duration of episode in feed. It's a fantastic development for people who want to start a podcast with a little bit less risk. Here's what it means for you. Learn more at https://joec.pro/rss (affiliate link) * Disclosure : I am an evangelist...

The Independent Podcaster Report 2025 by The Podcast Host is out now. I break down my favorite parts, and offer strong opinions on making money, video, and AI. Unsurprisingly, many (about 30%) feel time-starved and worry about burnout...but does AI help prevent that? Not necessarily. -- About Streamlined Podcaster: This is the show for solo podcasters who love their podcast but hate how much time...

Something I hear far too often from podcasters is, "Well it's just a hobby, so I don't want to spend money." Imagine taking that approach with nearly any other hobby. As my friend Brian says, the only free hobbies are in nature, or at the library (and even there, you probably pay taxes to support the library). The point is, if you're even remotely serious about your podcast, you need to invest in...

Sometimes the simplest ideas create the biggest impact. A voice notes podcast — literally you talking into your phone for a few minutes — can deepen relationships with your audience, build trust, and even drive sales. I first started mine as a lead magnet, but realized the off-the-cuff episodes were connecting more than the polished ones. Turns out, your audience doesn’t always want perfect — they...

I'm starting to wonder if a host/co-host format is actually the best format for a podcast. I’ve been listening to a lot of different podcasts lately—rewatch shows, comedy shows, tech shows—and one thing keeps standing out: good banter makes a podcast worth coming back to. But here’s the catch…banter only works when it supports the mission of the show. Get it right, and you create a bond with your...

Ever feel like your business eats up every free moment? The truth is, you don’t need Taylor Swift-level fame or Hormozi-style hype to succeed. What you actually need is space —room to create, promote, and step away without guilt. Like this episode? Subscribe to Streamlined Solopreneur too. That’s why I use the GAPS framework: Gear, Automations, Playbooks, and Support. It’s the system that helped m...

Are you making your podcast guests do your work for you? Too many hosts fall into bad habits that frustrate guests and make their shows look unprofessional. Here are three common mistakes to avoid — and what to do instead. If you want to create a better guest experience and produce content your audience actually enjoys, this will help you cut the clutter and focus on what matters. Top Takeaways Ne...

Many podcasters start with the hope that downloads and sponsors will magically appear — but if you want your show to make money, you need more than wishful thinking. This episode walks through the three essential “I’s” to transform a podcast from a casual hobby into a revenue-generating asset: Intention (know your audience and improve quality) Investment (put resources into the right tools and tal...

Monetization is a super common problem for many podcasters. Most think they'll start a podcast, get a bunch of downloads, and sponsors will come looking for them. That is almost never the case — nor is it the case that sponsorship is the only option. And what I LOVE sponsorship. After all, I'm a sponsorship coach for my friend Justin, and RSS.com, for whom I'm the evangelist, just launched our PAI...

Hot take: If you're not wearing headphones while podcasting in 2025, you're doing it wrong. I don't care how good Riverside's echo cancellation is or what magic AI audio cleanup you're using - I will literally refuse to record with guests who won't wear headphones. In this episode, I explain why "fixing it in post" with apps like Descript and Adobe Podcast AI is actually making your audio WORSE, n...

Have you ever been invited on a podcast only for it to be turned into a sales call? Yeah, me too. And it's getting worse. In this episode, I break down the sneaky tactics some "podcasters" use to get you on what they claim is an interview, but is really just a thinly veiled attempt to pitch you their services. From deleting your episode when you refuse to buy, to publishing 5 episodes a day with b...

Remember Van Halen's famous "no brown M&Ms" rider clause? It wasn't because they were divas - it was a genius test to make sure venues actually read their contract. I've borrowed this concept to create my own screening system for podcast guest pitches. With 4-8 pitches hitting my inbox daily (and most being AI-generated garbage), I needed a better way to separate serious guests from spray-and-...

Remember the alien in Men in Black asking for "sugar in water"? That's exactly what AI-generated podcast pitches sound like - almost human, but missing something fundamentally authentic. As someone who receives dozens of guest pitches, I'm seeing a disturbing trend: more people are using ChatGPT to write their outreach, and it's backfiring spectacularly. From generic "hope this email finds you wel...

With AI-powered apps like Sonar promising to give you "just the highlights" from podcasts, and services like Blinkist condensing books into summaries, I'm asking the hard question: Are we missing the point of content consumption entirely? In this episode, I dive into why I think these summary services fundamentally misunderstand what makes content valuable. Spoiler: It's not just about the facts -...

After 9 years of podcasting and approaching 500 episodes, I'm sharing my honest thoughts on whether episode numbers actually matter for most podcasts. Spoiler alert: they probably don't matter as much as you think! In this episode, I break down when episode numbers are crucial vs. when they're just technical baggage. I also share how I've been experimenting with my own show format, consolidating f...

Earlier this year, I set out to answer a simple question: can you reasonably record a podcast from your phone? As someone obsessed with gear and high-quality production, I assumed the answer would be no. But after some experimentation, I discovered that not only is it possible, but it can also be a game-changer for podcasters who want to create raw, behind-the-scenes content. Here’s how I streamli...

A few months ago I launched a free private podcast called Joe’s Audio Notes. The episodes are very short (7 minutes or less), where I share my thoughts on being a solopreneur, a podcaster, a parent, and other thoughts related to being a productive member of society. I'm sharing 3 of the episodes here (which you can find in the chapter markers): Thinking About my Content Strategy How do you pick th...

Today I'm I’m diving into a topic that helped my own show take off back in 2016—creating a great website for your podcast. I didn’t realize it at the time, but my well-built podcast website played a massive role in growing my audience. Why? Because discoverability in podcasting is tough, and having a central hub—your own website—can give you a big edge. I’ll cover exactly what every podcast websit...