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Podcasting is a great way to get your message out. You may want to start or grow your podcast but not know how, we can help! We have been helping people start podcasts since 2007. We are here to help you understand how to podcast and grow your show!

How to build excellent show notes

You may have heard show notes mentioned and don’t realize how important they are. On this episode I talk all about what show notes are, how to build great ones using a paragraph of text. If you use chapters in your podcast consider using a paragraph of text for each chapter. I also talk about...

05-16
17:35

Being a guest on another persons podcast

On this episode I talk all about guesting. How to get on to other peoples podcast, some do’s and dont’s and more.

05-02
16:08

Todd Cochrane: Updates from Blubrry

On this episode I talk with Todd from Blubrry about new products that they have released including Vid2Pod and Blubrry PAI. Links:

04-25
37:03

Podgagement with Daniel J Lewis

On this episode I chat with Daniel J. Lewis about his new site Podgagement. Podgagement helps people engage their audience by showing ratings and reviews, leaving audio and writen feedback and much more. Links:

04-18
23:02

Find a name for your podcast

In this episode I talk about how to come up with a name for your podcast. How to check if your name is taken, and some other generally helpful tips when naming your show. Links: Youtube video of this episode (https://youtube.com/live/0hzhWq9SrTc)

04-11
15:14

How to edit your podcast

On this episode I talk all about the three different types of podcast editing. You can do no editing, you can do light editing, or full editing. I talk all about these styles.

04-04
21:23

Selling merch for your podcast

You have a podcast and now want to sell merch with your shows logo on it. How can you do that, and what is the best ways. Andy talks about three different websites that you can use to do that. Links:

03-14
17:51

What File Format Should Your Podcast Be In

There are many choices to choose from, WAV, MP3, AAC, what should you choose!

03-07
11:47

What Is Mix Minus

In this episode I talk about what mix minus is and when you should use it, and how to use it for your podcast

02-29
13:18

Using a transcript in Apple Podcasts

Apple podcasts is soon going to be generating transcripts for all your episodes. Or you can provide your own. I discuss what you need to know and what you need to be doing.

02-08
12:57

Mastering Podcast Sound: Pro Tips for Incredible Quality!

On this episode I tackle some of the little things you can do to have great sound quality. Links

01-25
13:27

Using Ecamm To Make Your Podcast: Doc Rock

In this episode I chat with Doc Rock, the community manager at Ecamm about how and why you should use Ecamm to produce your video podcasts. For a free trial of Ecamm check out https://podcastanswers.com/ecamm

01-18
47:13

Should You Put Your Podcast On Youtube

On this episode I talk all about the pros and cons of putting your podcast on YouTube. Also I talk about music shows that can give value to a music artist when their song is playing. Links: Andy’s Music Hour (https://podcastindex.org/podcast/6695085?episode=16666307213) Youtube Video of this episode (https://youtu.be/mlFLxsIZGx8)

01-04
22:44

Navigating Copyright and Legal Issues

On this episode I talk all about the legal and copyright issues you may come across when producing a podcast and how to avoid them.

11-23
14:21

What Are Calls To Action And How To Use Them

In this episode I inform you on what a call to action is, how to use it in your podcast and some best practices. Links:

11-16
12:01

Todd Cochrane: Podcast Mirror

On this episode I chat with Todd Cochrane, CEO and founder of Blubrry Podcasting about their podcast mirror service that takes an RSS feed and mirrors it to help with speed, uptime and now has the ability to add podcasting 2.0 tags like value tag, live, and so much more.

11-09
37:11

Dave Jones: Podcast Index

On this episode I talk with Dave Jones of the Podcast Index all about why the index was started, what is the podcast namespace, and value 4 value payments and boostagrams. Links:

10-26
52:16

Using AI in podcasting creation

In this episode I talk all about some ways we can use AI in podcasting, and some things we should avoid

10-19
18:11

Moving Podcast Hosts

On this episode I talk about how to move podcast hosts. You may want to go from one media host to another but how do you do it. If you do it wrong it could make your podcast go extinct, If done right no one will know you changed. I talk all about how to...

10-05
15:27

How To Rebrand Or Rename Your Podcast

You may have started your podcast and decided that the name no longer fits or you want to change the name and format to something else completely. How do you do what and what are some things to think about? On this episode I chat all about how to change and rebrand and also things...

09-28
16:23

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