The How To Podcast Series - Podcast Co-Hosts, Practical Podcasting Tips, and Podcast Community

Episode 217 - Dave Guesting on the The Travel Collective - What is a PODCAST, Yes you can start your own or be a guest Would I be a good guest? Do I have to have a lot of technical gear? Should I start my own podcast? Meet Dave Campbell - who decided to start a podcast, now he has 8, and hosts a how-to podcast show and mentors those who want to start their own podcast! . Hear about his 8 podcasts-...

The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips - Leap Year Episode - An Extra Day in Our Calendar and Thoughts Around Bonus Content Without leap day, our calendar would be off by about 24 days every century, or every 100 years! The first leap year was introduced in 46 BCE by Julius Caesar of Rome. People born on a Leap Day are sometimes called  leaplings . More than 4 million people around the world are leaplin...

Episode 216 - How To Make Your Podcast Story Worthy, Contagious Curiosity with Guest CO-HOST Mike Van Pelt - True Man Life Coaching Hi, I'm Mike Van Pelt Men's Mentor & Life CoachI help men unpack the goodness that’s already in their heart and discover the True Man inside of them. Mike Van Pelt is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and men’s life coach leader. He is the founder of True...

Episode 215 - Reflections on PodFest 2024 and How Research Can Help Your Podcast Content with Guest CO-HOST - Adinah Johnson ___ https://howtopodcast.ca/

Episode 214 - Foundations of Podcast Success - Navigating Quality Content & Patience Podcasting Foundations: Building on Two Essential Pillars Before delving into our top promotional strategies, let’s pause to evaluate the bedrock of our podcasting endeavor. We'll start by examining the two fundamental pillars of successful podcasting: quality content and patience. It's crucial to ensu...

Episode 213 - American Idol vs. The Voice - Why This podcast exists in a sea of podcasts about podcasting I was asked by a future guest co-host of the How To Podcast Series to share the reason why this podcast exists here as an episode. I go over this story with each of my guest co-hosts as I believe it helps us in our pre-interview meet and greet to focus in on you, the listener and why I do this...

Episode 212 - Why People Tune Out of Your Podcasts and How to Keep Them Listening Why People Tune Out of Your Podcasts and How to Keep Them Listening In the realm of podcasting, capturing and retaining audience attention is a vital endeavor. However, it's not uncommon for hosts to wonder why their listenership might dwindle over time. Fortunately, the solution may lie in a relatively simple fi...

Episode 211 - Insights for Podcasters from an active Podcast Guest with Guest CO-HOST - Gabrielle Pimstone Wendy's Resturant had a commercial back in the day where they asked the important question.... "Where's the beef?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U80ebi4AKgs Gabrielle and I share our Podcast Beef's as we tackle how to be a better podcast interviewer and guest - real ex...

Episode 210 - Podcasting Changed My Life and Continues to Create Legacy with Guest CO-HOST - Suswati Basu Hi, I’m Suswati, journalist and editor, discovering what makes us human and “how to be”, whilst showcasing polarising conversations. Hoping to explore important social and psychological issues together with you. Do you struggle with anxiety and overwhelm, does this stand in the way of you star...

Episode 209 - Understanding Analytics, What Stats Mean, and What Stat You Should Focus on To Grow Your Show in 2024 We take a look under the hood at the topic of Analytics and Stats - what stat should you focus on this year? We talk about downloading your Geographic Location list of your listenership and how you can upload this entire list into Google Maps - pinning all these listeners on a global...

Episode 208 - 88 Podcasting Questions Answered with Guest CO-HOST - Devon Jones You're going to have a ton of questions. Luckily, we have a book for that! We decided to comb the internet for questions so that we could compile them and turn them into blog posts. What started out as a simple idea turned into a 146 page interactive eBook that outlines in incredible detail, every answer to every q...

The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips - Spotify For Podcasters Joins With Riverside.fm and Removes Some Native Features Podcasting has evolved quite a bit since its early days. As a format, it is increasingly becoming more visual and interactive, with more people around the world creating, listening, and engaging with the medium than ever before. ‍ And while the core vision of Spotify for Podcasters ha...

Episode 207 - Foster enduring intimacy that captivates and retains an audience Fostering enduring intimacy that captivates and retains an audience is paramount. Here are a few guiding principles I'd like to impart: Authenticity : Strive to be genuine. Avoid contrived attempts to win over listeners. Authenticity resonates deeply and invites engagement. It's the cornerstone of connection, al...

Episode 206 - How To Build a Membership Program, AI Tools, SpeakPipe and Buy Me A Coffee with Guest CO-HOST - Paloma Bartschi Born in the year of the horse Paloma felt drawn to these great creatures from an early age. At the age of five, she took her first riding lesson. She looks back now to over 40 years of riding experience of which she was blessed to share 21 years with her Islandic Horse comp...

The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips - Is it Time To Breakup With Your Obsession Over Your Stats - The NoStats 90 Challenge Download numbers, likes, reshares, and followers are useful numbers to track, but focusing on them too much can leave us distracted, frustrated, and eventually burned out. That’s because we’re focusing on stuff we can’t control, instead of stuff we  can . The 90-Day No-Stats Chal...

Episode 205 - Solo Podcasting , Navigating Loneliness, Mental Health for Solo Podcasters Acknowledging the Solo Podcaster's Unique Mental Health Challenges : Isolation and Loneliness : Solo podcasters often spend hours recording, editing, and promoting episodes alone, which can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness. Pressure to Perform : Without co-hosts or a team to share responsibilit...

Episode 204 - Building Community - Authenticly Engaging Your Solo Podcast Audience Authentic Engagement Through Social Media Presence: As a solo podcaster, your social media presence serves as a vital bridge between you and your audience. Use platforms like Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook not just to promote episodes but also to interact with your listeners. Respond to comments, ask for feedback,...

Episode 203 - Tech Talk - Tech Essentials for Solo Podcasters - Microphones, Soundproofing and Post Production In this episode, we demystify the world of podcasting equipment and setup for solo hosts. Explore the essential tools and tech that empower solo podcasters to deliver high-quality audio and create a professional-sounding show. Closing Thought: "In the solo podcasting orchestra, your...

Episode 202 - Mastering the Art of Solo Scripting - Crafting Your Narrative Structural Foundation: Building Blocks of a Compelling Script Point: Establish a clear structure for your solo podcast script, incorporating a well-defined introduction, body, and conclusion. Supporting Detail: Break down your script into segments such as introduction, main content, and conclusion. Use hooks, anecdotes, or...

Episode 201 - The Freedom of Solo Podcasting - Unleashing Your Voice - Complete Creative Control: Solo podcasting empowers you with complete creative control over your content. Unlike collaborative efforts where compromises might be necessary, solo podcasting allows you to shape your narrative, choose your topics, and control the overall direction of your show. This independence fosters a unique a...

Episode 200 - The Two Types of People - How To Demonstrate Confidence as a Podcaster Dave does an exaggerated, self-indulgent intro to shed light on podcasters that puff themselves up in their podcast - a little tongue and cheek, but it seems in podcasting that some podcasters are way to inwardly focused at the expense of those that they come in contact with - what type of person are you when you...

E199 - How To Find Your Groove as a Multipotentialite and Identifying Greatness in Others with Guest CO-HOST - Jen Jones Donatelli Are you someone who loves to do #allthethings? If so, you’ll find your happy place here at Creative Groove! We offer classes, community, and coaching around writing, creativity, freelance success, and the Artist’s Way. Pull up a chair (or magic carpet)—all are welcome...

EPISODE 198 - Podcasting Success: Embrace Your Multipotentialite Superpower Welcome to another episode of "How to Podcast Series," the go-to podcast for podcasters navigating the exciting journey of starting and growing their shows. Today we've got something special for all you budding podcasters out there. Ever felt like you have many interests and creative pursuits, making it chall...

EPISODE 197 - KidsPod App - Podcasting is the best Parental Hack - A New App You Need To Be On with Guest CO-HOST - Rachel Lacy Rachel Lacy is the Co-Founder & Head of Content at the amazing, new and fun podcast app just for kids - The KidsPod App! The Mission of the Kids Pod App is founded on a simple idea: Every kid should have access to the power of audioA mom and self proclaimed podcast lo...

Episode 196 - How To Create a Podcast Community, Hats and Ice Cream with Guest CO-HOST - Brad Nelson - The Debt Free Dad Podcast Dave welcomes Brad from The Debt Free Dad Podcast - a great money smart podcast with great heart and great advice! More about Brad: Brad has dedicated his life to serving and helping people with their personal finances. He provides an eye-opening outlook on debt and mone...