The Podcast Report

Michael Stelzner of Social Media Examiner isn't just satisfied with one successful Podcast. He just launched the Social Media Examiner Show - a daily Podcast. In this interview, Paul Colligan asks why the new show and why he isn't the voice behind it. For a transcript of this episode, text "#EP31" to 503-897-1290. Big Idea - I'm not the voice for a reason ... I'm not scalable. @Mike_Stelzner ( Twe...

In getting ready for the launch of the How To Podcast book, Paul Colligan interviews John Lee Dumas of Entrepreneur On Fire about his content creation process and how he makes media. is it the formula he's created that he owes his success to, or something else? For a transcript of Episode 30, text "#EP30" to 503-897-1290 Big Idea -If you want to be, do - @JohnLeeDumas ( tweet this ) Links - Entrep...

Paul Colligan introduces a new possible metric for Podcasting - the DPV - or Downloads Per Visitor. Join him for a quick conversation about why this might be something you want to track. To get the transcript from this episode a mindmap of what Paul was thinking, text "#EP29" to 503-897-1290 Big Idea - Are You Tracking The Right Numbers For Your Podcast? ( Tweet This ) Links  How To Podcast Book T...

You've been reaching out to Paul with questions about why he's doing with his Podcast what he's doing with his Podcast. In the first episode of 2015, he decides to answer most of your questions. To get the transcripts and show notes from this episode, text "#EP28" to 503-897-1290 Big Idea -  If You Don’t Know Why You’re Doing What You’re Doing - You Might Want To Stop ( Tweet This ) Links -  How T...

It's always fun to end the year with a good predictions show and I'll do just that.  Big ideas - Podcasting Is About Content - Not Technology / New Platforms Won’t Increase Your Audience - You Will. Links How To Podcast  book Get your show mentioned in my book My visit to The Podcaster's Roundtable

When I released How To Podcast  on Amazon, it hit #1 in 3 different countries (and it was just a pre-release book). I want your Podcasting story to be in this book and in this special episode of The Podcast Report I explain the why and the how. To get the notes from this episode (with details about how to get into the book), text "#book" to 503-897-1290. Links How To Podcast  (Amazon) How To Podca...

Twitter Bombing is a big topic these days. Yes, it's a bad thing, but it's as much a symptom of the problems of this space as it is anything else. We have better options in Podcasting than the download metric and, maybe, we can leverage the pain of Twitter Bombing to point ourselves in a better direction. For a transcript and mindmap of this episode, text "#EP25" to 503-897-1290 Big Idea - Impact...

This is the question I get asked all too often, and often the question is asked too late. The formula for Podcast Monetization is explained in this episode of The Podcast Report With Paul Colligan. For a transcript and Mind Map of this episode, text "#EP24" to 503-897-1290. Big Idea  Market + Message + Money + Media = The Only Formula For Podcast Monetization If Your Podcast Is For "Everybody" - Y...

A recent tech rumor says Spotify is examining putting Podcasts into their platform. In Episode #23 of The Podcast Report, Paul Colligan offers a few thoughts on what this might mean and how Podcasters should begin to get ready for their content on an ever-expanding list of distribution options. For a transcript of this episode, text "#EP23" to 503-897-1290. Big Idea -Your Content Everywhere Will A...

Paul Colligan, a six-time best-selling author of The Business Podcasting Bible, Podcast Strategies, and numerous other podcasting books, presents episode 22 of The Podcast Report. Todays episode includes six podcaster practices that can do more damage than good to your podcast. Show Notes can be found at http:///www.thepodcastreport.com/22

In episode #21 of The Podcast Report, Paul Colligan examines Podcasting's next 10 years (based on an article from Todd Cochrane on the first 10). To get a transcript and mind map of the episode, text "#ep21" to 503-897-1290 Big Idea - Want To See Podcasting’s Future? Look In Your Email Inbox! ( Tweet This ) Links Todd's Article The Conversation At G+

European music service Deezer recently acquired the streaming content/podcasting service Stitcher. This is great news for the Podcaster, and, at the same time, a call to maybe change a few things. To get the transcript and mind map from this episode, text "#EP20" to 503-897-1290. Show notes/links are available at  http//ThePodcastReport.com/20 Big idea - Deezer buying Stitcher is the best news for...

A considerable amount of Podcast "training" out there speaks to the need to focus on the Podcast Directories for your marketing. Episode #19 examines this trend and asks the question that needs to be asked ... do the Podcast Directories actually matter anymore? Big Idea - Podcast Directories are the marketing equivalent of the phone book. ( Tweet This ) The Conversation At Google Plus

Nothing is sadder than great Podcast content that thinks it is "just a Podcast." No Podcast is an island and in this episode, Paul Colligan explains why a Podcast should embrace being "more" than a Podcast. Text "#EP18" to 503-897-1290 to get transcripts and a Mind Map from this Episode. Big Idea -No Podcast Is An Island ( Tweet This ) Links - Publish And Profit The Podcast Report On Kindle YouTub...

September 30 was the first #PodcastDay and Paul Colligan offers 3 things he learned this year that he hopes to take into next year's celebration of all things Podcasting. Big Idea - When we make Podcasting about the tech, we lose the very audience that needs it the most. ( Tweet This ) To get a transcript of today's Episode, text "#EP17" to 503-897-1290 - the show hotline. Links Article In The Chi...

Let's admit it - there are some who seem to take great pleasure in making Podcasting as complicated as possible. It isn't complicated, doesn't need to be, and when you get rid of the complications, you'll find a world that's all about making better content, and if you're interested, making more money with your content.

Recorded at last year's Genius Network Annual Event, Paul's 10 Minute Talk (TM) on "Podcast Or Perish - Why The Future Of Content Is Experience" marks this special 15th episode of The Podcast Report. To get a transcript of this Episode (and a link to a video recording of this presentation), text "#EP15" to 503-897-1290. Yes, the Ask Paul Colligan Podcast is no longer, but the phone number mentione...

Tomorrow, Apple releases iOS 8 and this is a HUGE gift to Podcasters who take advantage of it. Paul Colligan interviews Rob Walch of Libysn, Today in iOS, Podcast 411 and more about the implications of iOS 8 on every Podcast and how you can take advantage of it. To get a transcript of this episode, text "#EP12" 1-503-897-1290 (or call and leave us voice mail at the same line). Links Libsyn  (use c...

In this episode, Paul Colligan dives into Apple's recent event and unpacks the crucial lessons for podcasters. From Apple's unexpected streaming hiccup to the game-changing features of the iPhone 6 camera, Paul highlights how these developments impact the podcasting world. He delves into the future of payments with Apple Pay and, most importantly, discusses the significant implications of U2's fre...

Everybody wants to know what the ideal length is for a Podcast. Paul Colligan explains why the answer might not be as easy as you think. For a Mind Map and Transcript of this week's episode, text "#EP12" to 503-897-1290 Big idea Asking if there’s an ideal length for a Podcast is like asking if there is an ideal length for a piece of string. Visit The Podcast Report today

Get the show Transcript and Mind Map by texting "#EP11" to 503-897-1290. Anyone looking to get into Podcasting has to wonder if they are "too late." Paul Colligan examines the reasons why it may be too late, and why it may not be too late to start Podcasting.

Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting figured out how to get his show on the iHeart Radio App. In Episode 10 of The Podcast Report, he discusses with Paul Colligan how you can get your Podcast in the iHeart Radio App. For a transcript of this episode, text "#ep10" to 503-897-1290.

Podcasting is funny because it is both format and channel. There are benefits to each - but an understanding of the opportunities of both allows the Podcaster to reach more and make more (at the same time). Episode #9 is a short examination of both sides of Podcasting and what they can mean to you. To get the transcript and mindmap from this episode, text "#EP9" to 503-897-1290

In this episode, Paul Colligan talks with Ed Rush about his unconventional approach to rapidly growing a podcast audience through strategic paid advertising. Ed shares how he invested in Facebook and Instagram ads to build a substantial listenership in months instead of years, offering valuable insights for podcasters looking to expand their reach quickly. Key Takeaways: Paid Audience Acquisition...

Gary Leland of The Podcast Pickle, Podcast Movement and more chats about the coming Podcast Movement event and general thoughts and ideas about what Podcasters need to make the most of it. Gary is a long standing member of the Podcasting space and it was / is a thrill to have him on the show.