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

Episode 569 - PodSnacks Provides An Email Summary of Your Podcast That You Can Share with Special Guest Shimon Rosen In this episode of  The How-To Podcast Series , host  Dave  explores a new AI-powered tool designed to help podcasters grow their reach, save time, and connect more deeply with listeners. The conversation begins when Dave’s podcasting friend,  Joshua Hess , forwards him an automated...

Episode 568 - Podcasters, You Might Be Sabotaging Reach by Ignoring Native Tools Show Notes: Podcasters, You Might Be Sabotaging Reach by Ignoring Native Tools In this episode of  The How‑To Podcast Series , host Dave digs into a challenge many creators face but rarely address directly: are podcasters limiting their audience growth by relying on third‑party tools instead of using the native featur...

Episode 567 - Podcasters, Your Voice is an Instrument - Learn How to Play Your Instrument Show Notes: How to Use Your Voice as an Instrument In this episode of the  How To Podcast Series , host Dave Campbell invites listeners to take a closer look at one of the most overlooked yet powerful tools in podcasting: the human voice. In this episode we talk about how podcasters can better understand and...

Episode 566 - Why Your Podcast Artwork Might Be Costing You Plays Why Your Podcast Logo Might Be Costing You Plays | How to Podcast Dave dives into the critical role podcast cover art plays as the first impression for potential listeners in this quick, actionable episode from the 365-day 2026 series. With a simple yellow microphone on a black background, he breaks his own "rules" to keep...

Episode 565 - Reverse-Engineer Success - How Listening to Other Podcasts Reveals Your Unique Voice Reverse-Engineer Success: How Listening to Other Podcasts Reveals Your Unique Voice | How to Podcast Series Dave Campbell delivers a compelling solo episode urging podcasters to step outside their own shows and actively listen to others in their niche. Far from mere competition scouting, this practic...

Episode 564 - Reheated Radio vs Native Podcasts - Are Radio Listeners Drawn to Recycled Morning Shows or Podcast First Content Reheated Radio vs Native Podcasts: Are Listeners Drawn to Recycled Morning Shows or Podcast-First Content? In this fiery episode of the How-To Podcast series, host Dave dives into a topic stirring debate among audio creators: whether repurposed radio shows—stripped of musi...

Episode 563 - Has Podcast Measurement Moved Away From The Almighty Download - What We Should Be Measuring Going Forward Has Podcast Measurement Moved Away From The Almighty Download? What We Should Be Measuring Going Forward In this solo episode of the How To Podcast series, Dave dismantles the myth of the "almighty download," explaining how easily they can be gamed, faked, or triggered...

Episode 562 - Video Podcasts Are Not New - The Ignored History of Video Podcasts on Apple and RSS Hosting Video Podcasts Are Not New: Debunking Myths and RSS Reality Dave launches into a passionate rant against podcast "gurus" spreading misinformation, particularly the claim that video podcasts are a recent trend. He clarifies that video podcasting has existed since podcasting's ince...

Episode 561 - Selecting The Wrong Podcast Mentors - Invest Where You're Invested In In this short but impactful episode of the How to Podcast Series, Dave explores a topic that every podcaster, new or seasoned, faces at some point: finding the right mentor. The podcasting world is filled with gurus, influencers, and coaches promising overnight success, but not all mentorships are created equal...

Episode 560 - Using Live As The Basis of A Podcast Recording, 2026 Podcast Predictions, And Podcast Answers With CO-HOST - Andy Lehman Dave from  The How to Podcast Series  welcomes guest co-host Andy Lehman, host of  Podcast Answers , for an engaging chat on podcasting's evolution, live production, and creator mindset. With Andy's experience since 2007, the duo unpacks how barriers have d...

Episode 559 - Win Your Next Interview and Set The Tone with Podcast Mirroring In this episode of the How To Podcast series, host Dave dives into podcast mirroring, a subtle yet powerful technique that shapes every conversation. Most podcasters use it instinctively through tone, pace, and energy, but Dave explains how to wield it deliberately as a tool for transforming flat interviews into engaging...

Episode 558 - Community, Your Podcast's Secret Weapon - Starting and Growing a Real Community From Scratch Host Dave Campbell shares practical wisdom from nearly three years running the "How to Podcast" Meetup group, where podcasters from the UK, Italy, America, Canada, and beyond connect twice weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays. With no sales pitches, fees, or funnels, Dave's virt...

Episode 557 - Messy, Playful Podcasting - Beat Perfectionism With 4 Creative Rituals Dave Campbell delivers a heartfelt reminder that podcasters can learn profound lessons from watching children at play, especially his grandchildren Delilah and Wesley. Far from idle time, play represents a fearless space for experimentation, sensory exploration, and growth without judgment, qualities many creators...

Episode 556 - Starting An Interview Podcast, PodMatch, Having Banked Episodes with Guest CO-HOST Noah May - Lethal Venom Podcast Dave hosts a candid conversation with Noah May, the voice behind Lethal Venom, a “true telling” podcast that folds storytelling, vulnerability, and a kaleidoscope of guest backgrounds into a casual, talk-show format. Noah walks listeners through the podcast’s origins, th...

Episode 555 - How Podcasters Can See Better Results on YouTube Despite What the Gurus Say In this episode of  The How To Podcast Series , Dave wraps up his unofficial YouTube mini-series by tackling one of the most heated debates in podcasting: whether podcasts truly belong on YouTube. While “gurus” and traditionalists argue that YouTube is not a real podcast platform, Dave takes a more pragmatic...

Episode 554 - The YouTube Podcaster’s Playbook - Keep People Watching Longer The YouTube Podcaster's Playbook: Keep People Watching Longer In this episode of the How to Podcast series, host Dave dives into the evolving relationship between podcasting and YouTube, challenging the podcast purists who dismiss video platforms. He argues that while RSS feeds remain essential for true audio podcasti...

Episode 553 - Podcast Thumbnails That Convert - Branding, Hooks, No Clickbait for Your Next Podcast Episode YouTube thumbnails are the front door to your podcast episodes, especially as video podcasts explode in popularity. Podcasters who nail thumbnails see higher click-through rates and loyal audiences that return because the visuals match the promised value. Focus on consistency, curiosity with...

Episode 552 - Build Podcast Playlists That YouTube Loves And That Listeners Can't Quit Playlists can quietly double the impact of a YouTube podcast when they are treated as part of the show design, not an afterthought. For podcasters, the goal is to make it effortless for a viewer to press play once and then keep watching or listening in sequence1. Use a dedicated podcast playlist YouTube trea...

Episode 551 - Podcast Hosting Site Showdown - Captivate.fm versus Transistor.fm In this episode of the How to Podcast Series, Dave dives into a head-to-head comparison of two top podcast hosting platforms: Captivate.fm and Transistor.fm. Perfect for new podcasters choosing their first host or veterans considering a switch, Dave breaks down what each offers, highlighting similarities, standout feat...

Episode 550 - We Are Doing More Than Capturing a Recording, We Are Making A Podcast A Show This is an episode from my other podcast about podcasting - The Podcast Editor and Support Show - lots of great info for every podcaster and a taste of my other show if you need more podcast content about podcasting! A “show” feels intentional, repeatable, and audience‑focused, not like a raw brain dump. At ...

Episode 549 - Bad Advice From Podcasts About Podcasting Shows and Creating Music with Suno You’ve seen them everywhere — the self-proclaimed podcast “gurus,” YouTube “experts,” and LinkedIn thought-leaders who swear they’ve cracked the code to instant podcast fame. Apparently, all it takes is their seven-step system, eight-hour course, and a small monthly fee. But let’s be honest — not all advice...

Episode 548 - Podcast Episode Release Dates - Bring Dead Episodes Back to Life By Doing This One Simple Step Podcast Show Notes: Bring Dead Episodes Back to Life by Changing One Simple Setting In this episode of  The How To Podcast Series , host Dave shares a clever, little-known tactic for breathing new life into older podcast episodes. Every creator has standout interviews or timeless episodes b...

Episode 547 - MTV Closes Down, Spotify Adds Music Videos - Video is Growing in Popularity, What This Means For Podcasters In this episode of  The How To Podcast Series , host Dave examines a pivotal moment in media history: MTV shutting down operations just as Spotify rolls out music videos. For podcasters wondering whether to embrace video or stick with audio, this shift offers both clarity and o...

Episode 546 - Voice Overs, Audio Branding and Podcasting with Guest CO-HOST - Jodi Krangle Voice Actor and Audio Branding Expert  Jodi Krangle  joins the show for a rich and candid conversation on what it truly means to find your authentic voice—both literally and metaphorically. With nearly two decades in the voiceover world, Jodi shares hard-earned insights about confidence behind the mic, the e...

Episode 545 - Live Podcasting - The Comeback of “You Had to Be There” Media Live Podcasting: The Comeback of “You Had to Be There” Media Is  live podcasting  really the next big wave, or is it just nostalgia dressed up in new tech? When you think about it, live podcasting feels a lot like a throwback — a return to the early days of live radio and television. Back then, if you missed the 6 p.m. bro...