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Episode 618 - Finding Your Voice, Creating A Companion Podcast, Dreamful, Buzzcast, PodMatch with Guest CO-HOST - Jordan Blair Podcast host Jordan Blair joins Dave to share how she went from super fan to co host and producer on a podcast she once fangirled over. She describes the surreal journey of being invited onto a show she adored, then being asked to join the team, and how the friendly, appro...

Episode 617 - Why You - The Question Every Podcaster Must Answer In this episode of the How To Podcast Series, host Dave dives into a pivotal question for every podcaster, whether hitting record for the first time or pushing through years of episodes: "Why you?" He challenges listeners to look in the mirror and confront why they are the right voice for their topic, why listeners should c...

Episode 616 - Capture The Best Moments of Your Podcast with This Powerful AI note taker - Wave Here is a snapshot of the email summary that you will receive when you sign up for the free AI Summary email. Podcast Summary: The How To Podcast SeriesEpisode E599 – Freedom of Speech, Consequences and Your Bubble Host:  Dave Campbell (Ontario, Canada) Date:  February 16, 2026 Main Theme and Purpose In...

Episode 615 - Podcasters, How To Use Spotify Clips To Promote Your Podcast Episode - Length, Size, Audio Rules for Podcasters Dave unveils Spotify Clips as a powerful tool for podcasters to boost episode discovery, even if you're not hosted on Spotify. Claim your show, then create short vertical videos—15 to 90 seconds long—that attach to specific episodes and appear in users' feeds, searc...

Episode 614 - The Three People Every Podcaster Need In Their Corner - A Challenger, Cheerleader, and a Coach Every podcaster faces the moments between rounds — those stretches where the energy dips, feedback is scarce, and the next episode feels like another uphill climb. In this episode of The How To Podcast Series, Dave explores an essential but often overlooked truth: every podcaster needs thre...

Episode 613 - On-Air Radio Talent, Reclaim Your Voice and Own Your Content As A Podcaster - Podcast Ideas For Professionals In this episode of the "How To Podcast" series on podcasting for professionals, host Dave speaks directly to on-air radio talent—morning drive hosts, afternoon personalities, and overnight DJs—urging them to reclaim their voice through podcasting. He highlights thei...

Episode 612 - Service Pros (Dentists, Plumbers, Designers), Win referrals via education - Podcast Ideas For Professionals In this episode of the How To Podcast series mini-series on podcasting for professionals, host Dave targets service pros like dentists, plumbers, and interior decorators, showing how a short podcast series can transform marketing budgets into lasting client connections. He ackn...

Episode 611 - Teachers, Support parents, students with on-demand classroom insights - Podcast Ideas For Professionals In this episode of the How To Podcast Series, host Dave explores how teachers can harness podcasting to bridge the classroom and home, transforming one-night open houses into year-round conversations with parents. He envisions short, 5-10 minute episodes delivered via a private pod...

Episode 610 - Mayor, Community Leaders, Boost transparency and civic engagement - Podcast Ideas For Professionals Local news coverage has been shrinking across the country. Newspapers have disappeared, community radio is often replaced by syndicated content from major markets, and the personal connection between civic leaders and residents has quietly eroded. But there’s a modern way to bridge tha...

Episode 609 - Real Estate Agents, Dominate local markets as the go-to expert - Podcast Ideas For Professionals A podcast builds personal trust, authority, and visibility far more effectively than traditional local ads. Advertising vs. Authority:  Bus benches rent attention briefly; a podcast  builds  it over time. Voice Builds Trust:  Hearing you weekly turns listeners into warm leads — they alrea...

Episode 608 - Authors, Start A Podcast of Your Own - Podcast Ideas For Professionals In this episode of the How To Podcast Series, host Dave kicks off a mini-series aimed at professionals who have never considered podcasting, starting with authors. He paints podcasting as an always-open book signing—an intimate stage where authors can connect directly with readers worldwide, sharing behind-the-sce...

EPISODE 76 - Six Simple Tips When Dealing With A Hater - How To Overcome Negative Comments as a Podcaster As a new podcaster, dealing with haters can be tough. Here are some simple tips to keep in mind: Don't take negative comments personally. Try to learn from constructive feedback. Ignore or delete comments that are hateful or abusive. Respond kindly to negative comments that are not abusive. Fo...

Episode 607 - Funny Thing Is, Listeners Have Never Asked Me About These Things When Talking About My Podcast In this episode of the How to Podcast series, host Dave shares a humorous revelation: despite podcasters' obsessions, everyday listeners rarely ask about the gear, metrics, or production tricks that creators sweat over. Drawing from conversations with fans of his non-podcasting shows li...

Episode 606 - Stop Trying to be the Best Podcast - Be Someone's Favourite Podcast Stop Trying to Be the Best Podcast - Be Someone's Favourite Podcast In this episode of the  How to Podcast Series , host Dave challenges the obsession with chasing top podcast rankings and top 100 spots, urging independent creators to focus instead on becoming a listener's absolute favourite show. He poin...

Episode 605 - A Free Health Scorecard for Podcasting from PodMatch - How Healthy is Podcasting In this episode of the How To podcast series, host Dave dives into a game-changing free resource from PodMatch: the PodMatch Report, a monthly "health scorecard" for the podcasting industry tailored to independent, interview-based creators. No account needed—just visit podmatch.com/report to ac...

Episode 604 - Apple Re-Announces Video Podcasts, The Experts Weigh In and They Don't Always Agree Apple’s latest video podcast announcement becomes the spark for a much bigger conversation about gatekeeping, platform control, and what “counts” as a podcast, especially for creators who are audio-first or outside the Apple ecosystem. In this episode, Dave reacts to Apple’s “re‑announcement” of v...

Episode 603 - What To Do When You Have Too Many Podcast Episodes - A Guide For Established Podcasters When a podcast has been running for years, an impressive back catalog can quietly turn into a barrier for new listeners. This episode explores what happens when “a wall of content” makes your show feel intimidating rather than inviting, and how to fix that without sacrificing the evergreen value o...

Episode 602 - One Perfect Episode vs 52 Good Ones - What Wins for Podcasters In this episode of the  How to Podcast  series, host Dave dives into the timeless debate of quality versus quantity in podcasting, sparked by discussions in his podcasting community. Drawing from his ambitious 2026 plan to release 365 daily episodes across multiple shows—while juggling a full-time job, coaching, editing,...

Episode 601 - How YouTube Can Help Your Podcast If You Want to Archive Your Content and Provide Additional Data In this episode of the How to Podcast series, Dave shares why he has committed to releasing a daily episode for all of 2026 and how that creative challenge can inspire other podcasters. He explains that staying in a consistent creative rhythm keeps the “engine warm,” making it easier for...

Episode 600 - Should We Celebrate Podcast Milestone Episodes Without Providing Value to Our Audience, Are we Navel Gazing Too Much Milestone episodes are a tempting moment to turn the mic on ourselves, but this conversation challenges whether that actually serves the listener. In this 600th episode of the How to Podcast Series, Dave reflects on how to celebrate big numbers without drifting into se...

Episode 599 - Freedom of Speech, Consequences and Your Bubble - Why Podcasting Is The Last Frontier for Sharing Thoughtful Interactions To The World In this episode of the How To Podcast Series, Dave tackles a topic he normally avoids: the tension between freedom of speech, consequences, and the “bubbles” we build around our beliefs. Speaking directly to podcasters, he reflects on how podcasting c...

Episode 598 - Team of Me - Building a Podcast That’s All Yours and The Benefits of Going It Alone Dave Campbell celebrates the "team of one" podcaster in this episode of  The How To Podcast Series , sharing why handling every aspect of your show—from recording and editing to guest booking, promotion, and sound design—is not a limitation but a superpower. He speaks directly to solo creato...

Episode 597 - The Next Chapter For Your Podcast - The Podcaster’s Path, 24 Steps from Beginner to Pro The Next Chapter: Reflection, Gratitude, and Inspiring Future Creators You've walked the full Podcaster’s Path—24 steps from that first spark of "I think I could do this" to leaving a legacy that outlives your active mic time. This final episode closes the arc, recapping the journey...

Episode 596 - The Podcaster’s Mindset - The Podcaster’s Path, 24 Steps from Beginner to Pro Podcasters face unique mental battles—from crickets in the downloads to tech meltdowns mid-recording. The Podcaster’s Mindset isn’t about grinding harder; it’s about building resilience to bounce back, creativity to stand out, and a long-term view that turns a hobby into a lasting voice. Resilience: When th...

Episode 595 - Leaving a Podcast Legacy - The Podcaster’s Path, 24 Steps from Beginner to Pro Host Dave wraps up the near-final step in this 24-episode journey from beginner to pro podcaster, focusing on the lasting impact of your show. As you create content and add your voice to listeners' lives, your podcast becomes an ongoing archive of your thoughts, passions, and personality—a legacy that...