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

EPISODE 26 - Co-Hosting with Maria Grove - Get me on Apple, Starting a Podcast and more Topics: How to get started Simple tech discussion Getting my podcast on Apple - how does this all work? Building Community And More! ___ https://howtopodcast.ca/

EPISODE 25 - Jumping from Radio to Podcasting, The Power of Podcasting and tools to try with Co-Hosting with Donnie Lansdale This is the full version of my discussion with this episode's co-host, Donnie Lansdale!  Donnie hosts 2 podcasts, and after years on the mic on radio, Donnie has jumped to podcasting to build a business in and around his voice and his talents as a audio book voice actor....

EPISODE 24 - Buzzsprout Helps Creators with Better Stats Option Buzzsprout has added a custom option to allow us to view our stats any way we want!  Pick a date range or a specific date and see your stats in a new way!  If you are a Buzzsprout user, go in and take a test drive with your stats! We also chat about other places to submit your RSS Feed - all hosting aps have their choice of places tha...

EPISODE 23 - Fun in Audacity - Creating Fake Commercials and Having Some Fun So I love, love, love Audacity!  I have been an early user of Audacity - before there were podcasts! Yes! before there were podcasts, I used my Audacity program to mix band rehearsals, edit audio tracks and leverage this great resource to help produce music for all of the various bands and artists that recorded with me! D...

EPISODE 22 - Why Static Image Posts on YouTube are the BEST! Woah, Dave have you lost it? Static Images on YouTube? A video first platform? What are you talking about?! You lost me! Ok, ok... settle down class.  I know this episode title will trigger all of the élite YouTubers out there and MANY PODCASTERS! But this episode isn't for you! So press stop, and go on with your day! Are they gone?!...

EPISODE 21 - Stop focusing on just ONE PLAYER when promoting your podcast Expand your podcast reach beyond Apple. Don't ignore potential new listeners that do not have access to our use Apple Products! Be Everywhere! A challenge for all podcast hosts... please stop sending your listeners to player apps that they do not use.  Don't neglect your other listeners! According to Google, our Euro...

EPISODE 20 - Stop Doing Interviews? Co-Hosting versus Guest Interviews I am looking for something a little bit different for this podcast!  I do plenty of interviews!!  With 6 podcasts - each pumping out weekly episodes I get the privilege of interviewing a wide variety of guests! Interviewing is so enjoyable!  You get to speak and interact with some of the most amazing people from around the worl...

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EPISODE 19 - Snake Oil, Vacuum Sales, Out Sourcing, and Doing it Yourself The one person that feels that everyone needs a vacuum is... a vacuum salesperson!   There are so many podcasters out there that use their podcast to sell their wares - it is effective - you have a community, why not?!  I listen to a lot of podcasts - like, a lot.  In this episode I share my distain for podcast hosts that se...

EPISODE 18 - Updating an Old Episode if the Content is No Longer Relevant So what do you do if an older episode of your podcast is no longer relevant, you don't support the program, website or topic that you talked about way back in the day - something has changed - maybe it is you - you've changed. Maybe the service is no longer available or you no longer suggest that people do the thing...

EPISODE 17 - CO-HOST - Ann-Marie Tamrowski Building My Side Hustle and Podcasting This episode features my US Neighbour across the river!  Ann-Marie Tamrowski is here to chat about her Side Hustle and all things Podcasting!  I hope this conversation and back and forth interview sparks some insight for YOU as you work thru the creation of your podcast! About our Guest:  Ann-Marie Tamrowski Multi-Pa...

EPIOSDE 16 - Podcast Interviewing - The Authentic Way to Interview a Podcast Guest Hosting a great interview starts with preparation, curiosity and active listening!  If you want to eventually ditch those pre-scripted generic questions that you feed every guest, dump the "rapid-fire", time wasting filler segments and get to the heart of a great interview, check out these practical tips i...

EPISODE 15 - Introverts Unite! How to Podcast - A Guide for Introverts Like Me Are you an introvert? I am! Woah could we swap stories. Google says... An introvert is a person with qualities of a personality type known as introversion, which means that they feel more comfortable focusing on their inner thoughts and ideas, rather than what's happening externally . They enjoy spending time with j...

EPISODE 14 - Stop Reading To Me - Speak to Me - How to Drop the Script and Connect What is the difference between an "engaged" and a "disengaged" host - If you have ever driven a manual transmission car you know first hand the difference between engaged and disengaged when driving with a clutch!  When you are engaged all the gears are connected working together in perfect harmo...

EPISODE 13 - Tips for starting an interview based podcast Starting a brand new interview style podcast with no guests can seem daunting! How do I get a guest when I don't have any episodes?  I am willing to help you by being your Podcast Interview Test Dummy!  Even if you do not use the interview as a podcast release!  Let's create an interview where you can practice with a real person, I...

EPISODE 12 - Podcasting As A Side Hustle - Start Now, build your brand, presence and community before leaving your 9 to 5 Is a podcast a good side hustle? From paid ads and sponsorships to premium episodes and listener donations, there are many ways to earn an income from your podcast. So if you're looking to pivot your business or you want a little side hustle income while you're at home,...

EPISODE 11 - Five Elements of a Good Podcast - make podcasting great again! In this episode we look at what it takes to make podcasting great again! 5 elements of a good podcast Focus on the message Serve your audience. Show up and be consistent Go to familiar spaces Don’t fake anything If you are looking for a group of podcasters just like you to help, assist, guide and encourage your podcast jou...

EPISODE 10 -   How A Podcast Episode Template Can Help - How a guide can reduce time recreating the wheel Glad to be back with another episode - we focus on the power and benefits behind a Podcast Episode Template   A Podcast Episode Template can help you to craft a consistent show - it helps to build structure and s solid base for your listeners, many of which, will go back and listen to your ear...

EPISODE 9 - How to Grow a New Podcast - is social media the answer? Many new podcasters are asking how they can promote their podcast and build a audience of listeners from scratch. Social Media is a visual arena, the stands are packed with an audience that have limited attention span and are easily distracted.  A podcast listener is actively engaged, committed, habitual, and they have more time t...

EPIOSDE 8 - A Question from a listener - How to recover a bad interview - when things go bad how you can get back on course Victoria (from A Contagious Smile ) asked this question " How do you keep the interview going when you are having a challenging time with the person you are speaking with?" In this episode we answer Victoria's question and offer some tips to refloat your podcast...

EPIOSDE 7 - Start with Your Podcast Trailer - What to Include and What to Exclude Creating a podcast trailer is a great way to introduce your podcast to potential listeners and build anticipation for your upcoming episodes. Here are some steps you can follow to create a compelling podcast trailer: Start with a hook: Your trailer should grab the listener's attention right from the start. Start...

EPISODE 6 - Five Tips to avoid Podfade - be clear on your why, plan and execute In this episode we discuss five tips to help you to avoid Podfade - be clear on your why, plan and execute a great podcast! 5 Tips to Avoid Podfade 1. Proper Scheduling - be real with your time Have a clear idea of the time required to create good-quality and engaging podcast episodes continuously. The key is to genera...

EPISODE 5 - Top Three Causes of Podfade - You are not in this alone! In this episode we tackle podfade and the 3 things that can knock you off of your podcast platform! Three Causes of Podfade... (1) Not enough time (2) Not enough content (3) Not enough Preparation Being a podcaster can be lonely at times - if only there was a group of like-minded podcasters early in their journey that could suppo...

EPISODE 4 - Naming your podcast, avatars vs listeners In this episode we look at naming your podcast!   Here are some tips... - choose a unique name that needs no explanation - if you have to spell it, explain it, describe it, then your title isn't doing the job! - make your podcast title work for you!  Don't work for your title! - investigate!  Buy the domain for your podcast!  We use GoD...

EPISODE 03 - What am I signing up for? How many episodes make up a podcast? The question was raised, when I start a podcast, do I have to do the same podcast on a regular basis for the rest of time? Can I talk about this topic for 800 episodes, is that the norm? I don't know if I can do a podcast forever - what are my options? Having a podcast is not a lifetime commitment, you have options. Yo...