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Episode 643 - Foolish Things Podcasters Do That Do Not Help Their Podcast - The April Fools Day Episode In this April Fools' episode of the How To Podcast Series, host Dave pulls off a hilarious prank by announcing he's quitting podcasting to pursue basket weaving, only to reveal it's all in fun for April 1st. He dives into debunking foolish advice from podcast gurus that wastes time a...

Episode 642 - Why Podcasters Overestimate What Will Happen in 3 Weeks and Underestimate What Might Happen in 3 Years with Your Podcast Podcasters often fall into the trap of chasing quick wins while missing the power of sustained effort. We overestimate what consistent weekly episodes will deliver in just three weeks, but wildly underestimate the transformation after three years of showing up. The...

Episode 641 - Stop One-upping Others in Coversation - Stop Competing With Others by Reframing What Connecting Really Is In this episode of the How to Podcast series, host Dave dives into a common conversational pitfall: one-upping others. He paints a vivid picture of "Steve" at the office water cooler, who turns every shared story into a competition—your beach day becomes his frequent tr...

Episode 640 - Beating “Boring Fatigue” - How to Bring Real Energy to Virtual Communication In this episode of The How To Podcast Series, Dave tackles the problem of “boring fatigue” in virtual communication and makes the case that what many people call Zoom fatigue is often really a lack of energy, intention, and variety. He argues that podcasters and hosts should stop blaming the platform and ins...

Episode 639 - Behind the Mic Mini Series - Part 6 - Improve your Enunciation, Be Clearly Understood by Speaking Clearly This episode kicks off the "Behind the Mic" mini-series, where host Dave shares practical vocal tips to help podcasters sound clearer and connect deeper with listeners. Focused on improving enunciation, it celebrates diverse accents while tackling common pitfalls that m...

Episode 638 - How To Keep From Talking Over Others on Your Podcast - Behind The Mic Series In this Behind The Mic episode of the How To Podcast Series, host Dave dives into a common podcasting pitfall: talking over guests or co-hosts, creating awkward overlaps that frustrate listeners and derail conversations. Sparked by a recent listen to self-proclaimed podcast experts who constantly interrupted...

Episode 637 - How to Grow Your Podcast Faster by Lifting Other Podcasters and Shows In this episode of  The How-To Podcast Series , host  Dave  dives into one of the most powerful yet overlooked growth strategies in podcasting: helping other podcasters succeed. Drawing on the old saying “a rising tide lifts all boats,” Dave challenges the belief that other shows covering similar topics are competi...

Episode 636 - Don't Let Anyone Think That You Are Unsure, How to Avoid UpSpeak as a Podcaster In this episode of the How to Podcast Series , Dave focuses on a subtle but powerful aspect of microphone presence: vocal clarity. As part of the Behind the Mic series, he explores how the way you end your sentences can shape how your audience perceives your confidence and authority. The episode cente...

Episode 635 - Podcasting Is On-Demand Content - Stop Obsessing Over Release Time, Focus on Better Content Show Notes: Podcasting Is On-Demand Content – Stop Obsessing Over Release Time, Focus on Better Content In this episode of  The How-To Podcast Series , host  Dave  tackles one of the most debated questions in podcasting:  When is the best day and time to release an episode?  His answer challen...

Episode 634 - From Empathy to Action - Become a Compassionate Podcaster In this episode of  The How-To Podcast Series , host  Dave  explores how podcasters can elevate their craft by going beyond empathy to practice true compassion. While empathy allows creators to connect emotionally with their listeners’ struggles, compassion moves them to  act —to create resources, provide solutions, and make t...

Episode 633 - How To Ship Your Pants - How Enunciation Can Save Your Podcast Dave kicks off this  Behind the Mic  episode from  The How To Podcast Series  with a straightforward challenge for podcasters: check your latest transcript to see how clearly you're actually speaking. Beyond spotting filler words like "ums," he urges listeners to examine mispronounced names, places, and garb...

Episode 632 - Does Your Podcast Impact Others or Are You Just Hoping For A Download Number In this episode of The How To Podcast Series, Dave reflects on a deeper question for podcasters: are you creating content that truly impacts people, or are you only chasing download numbers? The conversation centers on the purpose behind podcasting and the importance of using your platform to lift up others,...

Episode 631 - How FORD Can Help You Pickup 4 New Conversation Starters For Your Next Podcast Interview In this episode of The How to Podcast Series , host Dave takes an unexpected route to share one of the simplest yet most effective tools for sparking meaningful conversations, both in podcasting and everyday life. Inspired by the sight of his own Ford pickup sitting idle in the driveway, Dave int...

Episode 630 - From YouTube Creator to Podcaster, The Hombre Cave With Guest CO-HOST Mark Cherney Mark Cherney joins the show to share the unconventional path that led him from traditional broadcasting to building a niche community around tequila, wine, and storytelling through digital media. With a background in radio and television broadcasting, Mark began his career as an on air personality work...

Episode 629 - Tell Your Face - You Think You Are Connecting With Your Audience, But Are You - Your Face Might Be Misleading In this episode of the How To Podcast Series, host Dave works with a new podcaster eager for feedback on their upcoming launch. They want their show to sound natural, engaging, and authoritative, even as a beginner. Dave praises their commitment to quality, contrasting it wit...

Episode 628 - Shout Out Your Listeners - We Love To Hear Our Name, Comment and Our Voice on Your Podcast In this episode of the How to Podcast Series , Dave reflects on his ongoing podcasting journey and shares a powerful reminder about the role listeners play in building a thriving show. After seven years, nine podcasts, and nearly two thousand episodes, Dave has reached a point where podcasting...

Episode 627 - Basic Training for Podcasters - Community Approach Over Going It Alone DIY In this episode of the How To Podcast Series , Dave reflects on the realities of podcasting and why creators should stop trying to build their shows entirely on their own. While podcasting often begins as a solo effort, the journey becomes far more sustainable when creators connect with others who share the sa...

Episode 626 - Your First Love - Coming Back to Why You Started Podcasting Podcasting often begins with a spark. It starts with curiosity, excitement, and the simple joy of hitting record for the very first time. In this episode of the How To Podcast Series , Dave reflects on what happens after that spark fades beneath the growing pressure of expectations, advice, and endless “must do” strategies....

Episode 625 - Being Original is Overrated - Podcasters You Don't Need to Reinvent The Wheel Podcasters You Do Not Need to Reinvent the Wheel In this episode of the How To Podcast Series, Dave challenges one of the biggest pressures creators place on themselves: the need to be completely original. Inspired by the book Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon, he gives podcasters permission to “stea...

Episode 624 - Engagement Starts With You as the Podcaster - Be Sure To Acknowledge Your Listeners Engagement starts long before a listener sends you a message or supports your show. In this episode, Dave shares why meaningful interaction is the responsibility of the host first, and how simple, free tools can help you build a loyal community around your podcast. He begins by inviting creators into...

Episode 623 - Podcasting 101 - Naming Your Podcast So That Listeners Can Find You Naming Your Podcast So That Listeners Can Find You With more than 600 episodes in the library, this Podcasting 101 installment of the How to Podcast Series focuses on one of the most overlooked decisions in podcasting: what you name your show. Dave makes a clear case that your podcast title is not an afterthought. It...

Episode 622 - Leveraging Your Podcast Interview for Growth - Guest to Great, Maximizing Your Podcast Experience In this episode of the "Guest to Great: Maximizing Your Podcast Experience" mini-series on The How To Podcast Series, host Dave wraps up practical strategies for both podcast guests and hosts to elevate interviews into powerful growth tools. He recaps the series—starting with g...

Episode 621 - Practical Steps for Hosting Great Podcast Guests - Guest to Great, Maximizing Your Podcast Experience In this episode of the How To Podcast Series, host Dave wraps up the "Guest to Great" mini-series by sharing hard-won insights from hosting over 1,000 interviews across his nine podcasts and 2,000 total episodes. He stresses that hosts owe it to guests—especially nervous fi...

Episode 620 - Practical Tips to Shine on Any Podcast as a Guest - Guest to Great, Maximizing Your Podcast Experience In this episode of the How to Podcast Series, Dave kicks off a focused mini series on podcast guesting and hosting by speaking directly to current and aspiring podcast guests. Drawing from more than 2,000 episodes and roughly 1,000 interviews as a host, he shares honest, experience...

Episode 619 - International Women's Day - Celebrating Women in Podcasting In this special International Women’s Day episode of the How To Podcast Series , Dave reflects on the importance of women’s voices in podcasting and the powerful connection between the history of International Women’s Day and the independent podcasting movement today. International Women’s Day began as a call for equalit...