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Episode 668 - Own Your Virtual Stage - Creating a More Confident Podcasting Mindset This episode of the podcast centers on a simple but powerful shift in mindset: stepping into confidence as a podcaster by truly owning your virtual stage. The message is clear from the beginning. Confidence is not about arrogance or pretending to be someone else, but about recognizing the value of what you already...

Episode 667 - ADHD and Podcasting, How to Podcasters Can Navigate ADHD and How to Reach an ADHD Podcast Listener with Guest CO-HOST Marc Ronick Podcasting with ADHD - the Podcaster's point of view - How does ADHD help or challenge that flow- What's the biggest thing that derails a podcast project?  - How do you use those amazing ADHD hyperfocus moments for podcasting?  - How do you catch w...

Episode 666 - Day 113 of 365 - Podcasting Daily in 2026, Lessons Learned, Motivation and Staying Ahead in Content Creation In this episode of  The How To Podcast Series , Dave reflects on being 113 days into his 365‑day 2026 challenge of creating daily podcast episodes. He shares what daily content has taught him about discipline, systems, and motivation, and how he is staying ahead in the fast‑mo...

Episode 665 - How To Speak From the Heart - Why Stories Work Better Than Scripts In this episode of The How to Podcast Series, Dave explores the difference between speaking from the heart and relying too heavily on a written script. Using a vivid dinner date analogy, he shows how a scripted delivery can drain the life out of a moment, while natural storytelling creates warmth, connection, and pres...

Episode 664 - You Don’t Need to Be an Expert or Turn Your Idea Into a Business to Start a Podcast This episode challenges one of the most common and limiting beliefs in podcasting: that you need to be an expert or have a business plan before you start. Dave pushes back on “guru culture” and the pressure it creates, reminding listeners that podcasting is not reserved for polished professionals or m...

Episode 663 - Content Buckets, How To Resonate, Rank and Reach Effectively With Your Podcast With CO-HOST Nick McGowan This episode dives into the intersection of podcasting, marketing, and authenticity through a candid conversation with Nick McGowan. At its core, the discussion challenges podcasters to move beyond surface-level tactics and reconnect with foundational principles that actually driv...

Episode 662 - Apple Revives Video Podcasts and Spotify Flips the Switch Giving Users Abililty to Hide Videos on Platform Host Dave jumps back into the swirling debate around video podcasting—with fresh updates that show two tech giants taking completely opposite directions. Apple has once again stepped into the ring, reintroducing video podcasts to its platform after years of quietly keeping the f...

Episode 661 - How to Protect Your Guest Through the Entire Interview Process With Your Guest - Podcast Hosting Skills In this final episode of  The How To Podcast Series ' four-part miniseries on podcast hosting skills, Dave wraps up with a vital call to action: protect your guest throughout the entire interview process, from initial connection to post-production release. Whether your show fea...

Episode 660 - How to Balance Emotion with Purposeful Direction With Your Guest During Interviews - Podcast Hosting Skills In this episode of  The How-To Podcast Series , host Dave dives into one of the most undervalued skills in podcasting: creating a safe emotional space for guests while keeping conversations meaningful and focused. Whether you interview guests or speak solo to your audience, the...

Episode 659 - How Do I Keep Podcasting When My Schedule Has Changed and Outside Pressure has Reduced My Podcast Creative Time Dave dives into a relatable challenge for most podcasters: adapting when life throws curveballs like family changes or new responsibilities that eat into creative time. Drawing from his own recent shift from an empty nest to caregiving for his grandchildren during the day,...

Episode 658 - How to Create Psychological Safety Before You Hit Record With Your Guest During Interviews - Podcast Hosting Skills In this episode of  The How To Podcast Series , Dave explores what it means to create psychological safety before you hit record, especially when interviewing a guest about a difficult, personal, or emotionally charged topic. Using a powerful conversation with author Li...

Episode 657 - How to Avoid the Common Mistakes Made in a Podcast Pitch In this episode of  The How To Podcast Series , host Dave cuts through the noise of podcast pitching with his signature no-nonsense wisdom, drawing from over 2,200 episodes—including 1,000+ interviews—to expose the pitfalls that doom most guest pitches straight to the spam folder. He shares cringe-worthy real-life examples, lik...

Episode 656 - Consistency Beats Intensity - Podcast Lessons applied from Do It Today by Darius Foroux This episode wraps up a five-part mini series inspired by Do It Today by Darius Foroux, bringing the focus to one of the most important principles a podcaster can embrace: consistency beats intensity. The conversation reframes what it really means to grow a podcast, challenging the idea that burst...

Episode 655 - How Time Blocking Beats To-Do Lists - Podcast Lessons applied from Do It Today by Darius Foroux This episode continues the exploration of Do It Today by Darius Foroux, focusing on how time blocking can be a more effective approach than traditional to do lists for podcasters. The conversation centers on the challenge many creators face when trying to manage multiple responsibilities w...

Episode 654 - The Two-Minute Rule for Podcasters - Podcast Lessons applied from Do It Today by Darius Foroux This episode explores a simple but powerful productivity concept adapted for podcasters: the Two-Minute Rule. Inspired by the book Do It Today , the idea is straightforward. If a task takes less than two minutes, do it immediately. Instead of letting small tasks pile up, Dave reframes them...

Episode 653 - You Allow Your Own Distractions - Podcast Lessons applied from Do It Today by Darius Foroux This episode of the podcast explores a powerful and often overlooked truth for creators: perfectionism is not a strength, but a subtle form of procrastination. Drawing inspiration from the book Do It Today by Darius Foroux, the conversation reframes the way podcasters think about their workflo...

Episode 652 - Podcast Perfectionism Is Fancy Podcast Procrastination - Lessons from Do It Today by Darius Foroux Podcast perfectionism often feels productive, but in this episode it is reframed as something far more limiting. Drawing from Do It Today by Darius Foroux, the conversation challenges the idea that striving for flawless episodes is a strength. Instead, it reveals how perfectionism quiet...

Episode 651 - Monetize This - David Beckemeyer Talks With Alex Sanfilippo About the Things That Might Get You Kicked Out of Podcast Conference In this episode of The How To Podcast Series, the host introduces a feed drop and highlights why sharing another creator’s show can be a smart move for podcasters who want to take a break, fill calendar space, and introduce their audience to voices they tru...

Episode 650 - The PodMatch Monthly April Report - State of Podcasting and Trends to Watch Welcome back to another episode of the How to Podcast series. Today, we’re talking about a resource that needs to be at the top of your bookmarks bar. If you’ve ever wondered if your show is "normal" or if you're actually gaining ground in this industry, you need to head over to the Podcasting I...

Episode 649 - Will Apple Video Podcasting Decimate Audio First Podcasters, Editors and Listeners In this episode of the How To Podcast Series, host Dave explores Apple's renewed push into video podcasting via HLS, questioning if it will overshadow audio-first creators like himself. Drawing from a recent New Media Show discussion between Rob Greenlee and Justin Jackson of Transistor.fm, Dave hi...

Episode 648 - Should Podcasters Have a Disclaimer in their show that this is Human Generated Content As iHeartRadio Shows now do In this episode of the How to Podcast series, host Dave reacts to a growing trend in podcasting, where shows are beginning to label themselves as human generated content. Prompted by Jay Shetty’s iHeart disclaimer, “This is an iHeart podcast, guaranteed human,” Dave expl...

Episode 647 - The Declarative Interview - Declarative Techniques for Unforgettable Podcast Episodes In this episode of the How to Podcast Series, host Dave explores declarative sentences and questions as game-changers for podcasters. He defines declarative statements as complete thoughts that inform, explain facts, or share opinions, always ending in a period—not a question mark—like "The sky...

Episode 646 - What If Another Podcaster Copies My Show, My Content and Tries To Steal Away My Audience Every podcaster has felt it—a twinge of panic when another creator launches a show that looks eerily similar to yours. Same theme, same tone, maybe even the same stories. In this episode, Dave takes that fear head-on and invites you to exhale. Copycats may recreate your content, but they can’t du...

Episode 645 - The Daily Things That You Can Do To Be A Better Podcaster In Addition to Podcasting In this episode of the How to Podcast Series, host Dave shares his passion for discovering new podcasts, binge-listening from episode one, and connecting with fellow creators. He credits night-shift listening for fueling his growth and invites listeners to share their shows for feedback. Dave draws in...

Episode 644 - Looking Back Over 2200 Podcast Episodes - Some Key Things That Podcasting Has Taught Me In this reflective episode of the How To Podcast Series, host Dave shares insights from producing over 2,200 episodes across his nine podcasts, seven of which remain highly active. Drawing from his HR background in high-stakes interviews, he emphasizes preparation as the foundation of great podcas...