The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast

Ok, let's talk Google. From the confusion between Google Play and Google Podcasts to the "weird" way that Google finds your show if you aren't a techie, Google has big ambitions in the space but isn't always as user-friendly as you'd expect. Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting n...

How long is a piece of string? Nay, that's the wrong question... what do you need the string to do and what do you expect of it? The same goes for your podcast editor, the budget range is wide but the quality range matches what you spend! Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news...

I'm known for moving quickly and somehow being able to access difficult places and people relatively quickly. Why? Because my vision is clear and my purpose highly focussed. This lesson from business can be applied to podcasting, too. Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news. I’...

This is a question that came in during my Podcast Accelerator mastermind session from my friend Stephanie Lee and, having experimented with live streaming my podcast, I have a few thoughts on the matter. Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news. I’m your host Mark Asquith, The B...

Podcasting is booming but it's never too late to start because ultimately, this medium is about finding your people and connecting, long-term, with them. But, you have to stay up to date with the medium - you can't do what you did 4, 6, 10 years ago.  Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions...

Being in podcasting now for 6 years or so, I can honestly say that one of the biggest things holding the industry's reputation back is that many of the 'old school' people in the industry still try to hold on to podcasting being complicated, generally making newer podcasters feel bad about themselves and treating them like fools. This has to stop. Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-wee...

By far one of the biggest support questions that we see via Captivate.fm and Podcast Websites is "I've published a new episode but it's not on Apple Podcasts yet, why is that?" - well, here's why. Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news. I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British...

I bloody love Star Wars, and I bloody love DC Comics. In fact, I love reading so much that I'd rather do that than watch TV any day of the week. And it got me thinking that podcasters, often, are being taught to spin up shows without too much thought - but to podcast, you need to be able to tell a story, just like George Lucas, Scott Snyder and Stephen King. Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the...

Rightly or wrongly, people start their shows using free podcast hosting and the reason is simple - it is free! But, there comes a point (usually very quickly) when you should be moving from that free hosting to something that you control, own and can scale with. Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reac...

Free hosting such as Anchor gets a bad rap at times and more often than not, that venom is directed from podcast purists from a defensive angle. Whilst I hear that and understand it, free podcast hosting has its place - but it's a very specific place... Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to...

Although contentious at times, the IAB (or Interactive Advertising Bureau) governs the way that we measure "downloads" in the podcasting industry and as the major hosts move toward IAB certification (a fairly new certification), what does this mean and what are the alternatives to the IAB, if any? In fact, do we even need podcast measurement standards?! Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thri...

Tech talk! CDNs are boring but vital to podcasting. I hear a lot of people being confused by the techy terms so figured I'd demystify some of them, starting with this one. Strap in, it's going to get crazy. Honestly. I'll try to at least brighten it up... Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions t...

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Do you have a podcasting vision? And I don't mean "Sure, I'll have a bazillion downloads and be an 'entrepreneur' in 4 days" - I mean a brand vision, because that's what you are - you're a brand and every brand has a vision. Let's dive in... Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting n...

We're so often enamoured by a spike in downloads that we forget that the real goal with a podcast is to build an engaged set of listeners. But, engagement is hard and there's one big thing you're probably doing wrong, in my opinion, when it comes to listener engagement. Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talk...

I've produced over 1,100 podcast episodes over the last five years and no matter the show, the topic or the outlet, three lessons recur time and again: patience, personal critique and humility - three keys to podcasting longevity. Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news. I’m yo...

Life isn't always easy, but the thing that separates out those who succeed from those who don't is their willingness to step up and make bold choices. That's why today, I'm shining a spotlight on my friend Rick Clemons, the bold move expert! In Rick's words: Let's get real. Dump the tough guy stance. Quit following the unwritten rules of manhood. It's time for you to own up, man up, and show up th...

Life isn't always easy, but the thing that separates out those who succeed from those who don't is their willingness to step up and make bold choices. That's why today, I'm shining a spotlight on my friend Rick Clemons, the bold move expert! Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting n...

The weekly Star Wars show for casual fans and veteran lovers of a galaxy far, far away. Spark of Rebellion is the Star Wars show for casual fans and veterans alike. Featuring weekly news, reviews and discussion plus deep dives into Star Wars lore and random spotlights focussing on the most obscure and fun corners of the Star Wars galaxy, this is the perfect show to geek out on during your commute,...

Five years ago I was coerced into creating my first podcast, a duet of a show with my friend Garry Aylott, host of the UK's finest Doctor Who podcast and also, our own Star Wars weekly show, Spark of Rebellion. Without this guy, I wouldn't be doing a single thing that I'm doing now! Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and...

5 years ago today I launched my first ever personally branded podcast with immense support from the podcasting community. Today, I’m looking back with gratitude AND re-publishing that first episode so that you can hear the change - because our first time is always awkward! So, as a celebration and a retrospective, I decided to repost my first ever podcast episode, " From Burnout to Broadcast ". It...

5 years ago today I launched my first ever personally branded podcast with immense support from the podcasting community. Today, I’m looking back with gratitude AND re-publishing that first episode so that you can hear the change - because our first time is always awkward! Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-t...

As we approach International Podcast Day, I'm spending the next week or so highlighting independent podcasters who I feel are doing a great job of building a brand around their voice - today, Carm Capriotto from Remarkable Results Radio! Carm's website: https://www.remarkableresults.biz. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Podcorn - http...

I'm a firm believer in podcasters building and acting like, from day one, a brand. And a brand is more than audio, a brand is an experience which is why, as part of my International Podcast Day celebrations, I'm spotlighting one of the best niche podcasters in the world, Carm Capriotto! Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights...