The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast

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 - first up, Steve Lazarus from Your London Legacy (@YourLondonLegacy). As described by Steve: Your London Legacy is a podcast for people who love London, by people who love London. It’s a place where you will hear the...

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 - first up, Steve Lazarus from Your London Legacy. 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...

The interview format is rife in certain niches and done well, it can be a wonderfully engaging format. But, wait a second before chasing that "big-name" guest - will it really do anything for your download numbers? 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 Asq...

Argh, more work to do for your podcast! Not so long ago, not very many podcast apps supported episode level cover art but now, rightly so, it's rife and outlets like Spotify are even creating it for you if you don't create it yourself - the time is right to control your audio brand and episode level artwork is a big part of the experience. Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show...

Memberships are superb, they allow "passive" income - well, kinda. The truth is that so many podcasters aim for a membership income stream without realising two key things: they're a TON of work and you NEED an audience, and I mean a real audience! Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podca...

Podcasting is hyper-personal, perhaps the most personal of any content medium. And, as podcasting grows the power is in creating a tribe of people who love you and your personality - so why are you only being 60% "real"? 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 Ma...

Look, I get it - podcasting can be pretty draining and as much as "batching" can help it's not always doable. Sometimes you do need to take a hiatus - and that's totally fine - but there is a right way to do it. 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 Asquit...

As the creator of Captivate.fm I'm fortunate enough to see all types of cover art, from the good to the bad to the sometimes rejected - and this is by far the biggest reason we see those rejections. 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 Britis...

Honestly, I don't edit my show too much but as a short-form podcast, that's kind of ok. But, editing your show as a longer-form podcaster has more benefits than just cutting out the "ums" and "ahs" - you should really be editing way more... Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting ne...

Podcasting is everywhere these days. We're always hearing about this golden age of podcasting, but I have another take on it - as podcasting enters its teenage years, has it hit a plateau? 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 Podcast...

Wrapping up my Podcast Movement 2019 content for this year, I'm digging into the skill that I believe you need to focus on to become a better podcaster instantly. I've talked about it before, but now the big guys are here it's time to take some action. Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to p...

Podcasting is easy. But being a great podcaster isn't and one of the most challenging parts of the medium is honing the craft content creations. Today, my friend Jordan Harbinger joins me from Podcast Movement to discuss the difference between good and great podcast content. Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight...

I'm fortunate enough to have spent a lot of time with James Cridland, editor of Podnews and advisor to Captivate.fm. There are few people who love the industry as James does and who are more insuisitive about podcasting than he. So, when James talks, it's worth listening. Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-ta...

I meet a lot of people and most of them become friends, but few have struck me quite as much as Evo Terra, the OG podcast contrarian and the man who literally wrote the book on podcasting. So I asked Evo what we indie creators can do to stay ahead of all of the new tech and money flowing into our industry. It's a must-listen from one of our Captivate.fm advisors. Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator...

My good friend Chris Krimitsos joins me today to talk about the power of community for indie podcasters and why people are so vital to any podcast's success. Not to be missed! 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 Podcast Guy and...

I've talked SO much about podcasters being on the content hamster wheel of continual production but without new ideas, what can you do to get off that hamster wheel? Well, how about repurposing your content...? Live from Podcast Movement 2019, this is Amy Woods. Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reac...

Summer is often the time that people head out to conferences and as any good podcaster will tell you, being equipped with a mic is vital. But, how do you garner quality content quickly, when you might only have a moment with the guest?! Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&...

I run a three-times per week show, in a really tight niche of podcasting and people wonder how the heck I keep up with ideas without being an interview show. Let me tell you... 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 Podcast Guy an...

Bonus episodes are superb for so many different types of content, from special guests to reactions; from experimental content to just a bit of fun - but how long should your bonus episode be?! 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 Britis...

So, you've stagnated a little and your downloads aren't growing - what do you do? Well, rather than produce more content to increase your downloads, why not experiment with certain types of "more" content to test new ideas for your "main" content, without needing to commit to crazy long-term increased production?  Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podc...

Ok I've talked about how to work with guests to produce a show that their audience will love, but what about when YOU are the one guesting? How can you give the best to your audience whilst doing the same for the host of the show? Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news. ...

Most podcasters think that being on the content hamster wheel is great - just keep producing and the numbers will come. But that's just not true. You have to do more than that so why do so many podcasters just work hard on their marketing on the day of publishing? Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking re...

Hey look, I know it's scary to hit record for the first time, but you got this - I promise. The best way to begin anything is with small steps and an eye on practice, podcasting is no different so stop rewriting your format, your scripts and your ideas and just hit record, just once! Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and...

Argh this drives me nuts. When something isn't working with your podcast, the last thing you should do is throw money at it and buy new gear! Let me demystify a few things about mics and podcasting gear right here... 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...

We all want more listeners, but do we truly understand what separates a true listener from a casual lurker? By digging deeper into this, we can learn what it takes to build true fans amongst our listener base. 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 As...