Episodes

Let’s chat about Klaxon AI and what it brings to the table.... specifically, the promise of whipping up professional audio ads for podcasts and radio quicker than you can brew a cup of coffee. A polished 30-second ad is ready...

I’ve lost count of the number of podcasters who approach me – sometimes in a panic, occasionally in despair – to say that their listener numbers are flatlining. Every week when they check their analytics (and let’s be honest,...

You know that feeling you get when you’ve poured your heart into your podcast for months, only to see the kind of download numbers you could count on one hand? If that’s you, I want you to know you’re definitely not alone. Th...

If you’ve spent time scratching your head over how to actually make money from your podcast – not in a pipe dream, “I’ll just wait until the sponsors come running” sort of way, but in a real, put-cash-in-your-bank-account way...

If you're a UK indie podcaster, this is what you need to devote some attention to over the next 24 hours. https://independentpodcastawards.com/IPA25/en/page/awards-homepage Mentioned in this episode: Podmaster Free Tips This ...

In a world where anyone with a microphone can claim to be a podcast expert, it’s crucial to arm yourself with the knowledge on how to differentiate the true pros from the shady fakers. We’re putting our detective hats on and ...

There’s a lesson quietly looming for every podcaster right now, and it comes from a place no one really expected: Marc Maron's WTF podcast is ending. Yes, the granddaddy of indie podcasting—the guy who not only defined the sp...

You’re an audio-first podcaster, and I get it—maybe the thought of adding video sends shivers down your spine, or just makes you roll your eyes at the idea of becoming yet another wannabe YouTuber. But what if dipping your to...

There’s a nasty little mistake that’s probably killing your podcast—and most podcasters have no idea they’re making it. I’m not talking about your audio quality, your marketing, or even whether you’re publishing regularly. It...

If you’re wrenching your hair out over your stagnating podcast audience, parked stubbornly south of the 100-listeners per episode mark.... Give me your ears! Not literally, keep those; you’ll need them for what you're about t...

Now and then, we like to share a show we hope you'll either like yourself, or know someone who will. Here's "Different, not broken". Check it out at https://differentnotbrokenpodcast.com/listen Mentioned in this episode: Podm...

Are you leaning a bit too heavily on Descript? Or, God forbid, trusting a one-click AI tool to turn your podcast into the audio equivalent of a ready-made M&S dinner for a first date you actually care about? This episode is f...

Check out this other show from Podknows Podcasting's network. Podbitch brings you all the podcasting gossip, delivered as only the Podbitch can. But who is the Podbitch? Ahh, that's for the inner sanctum to know and for you t...

Authenticity in podcasting is all the rage these days, but let’s be real—most of the folks shouting about it don’t even know what they’re talking about. Let's learn what trust really means in this wild audio podcasting jungle...

Imposter syndrome is the sneaky little buggah that many of us podcasters have to grapple with, whether we’re just starting out or have logged countless hours behind the mic. It's that annoying voice whispering doubts like, “W...

Being exposed to free podcasting tools can feel like stepping into a candy store. It sounds like a dream come true: no upfront costs, no wallet sweating, just pure, unadulterated creativity! But hold your horses, Sebastian! A...

Picture this: You're determined to grow your podcast to get the best possible results, but find yourself smothered by the temptation of paying some guy to hoist it onto the so-called podcast charts. Your ego takes hold, and e...

YouTube is working on a new feature that could change the game for podcasters everywhere. Imagine this - dynamic mid-roll ads that we can control! I mean, come on, who wouldn’t want the power to swap out ads in our podcast ep...

The Truth About YouTube's Billion Monthly Podcast Listeners In this episode of Podcasting Insights with the Podmaster, we dive into the bold claim by YouTube that it's now the number one podcast platform. If you're thinking t...

In this episode of "Podcasting Insights with The Podmaster" - a situation that could make any podcaster sweat: the alarming realisation that your podcast name has been hijacked by a high-profile celebrity or a larger entity. ...

So, here’s the scoop: Michelle Obama’s new podcast, "IMO," is catching some flak, with some folks already throwing around the dreaded "failure" label. But hold your horses! We’re diving into this hot topic to unpack what all ...

"Be authentic - just publish" is terrible advice What’s worse than a bad hair day? A bad podcast! If you want to read the report this episode is based on, go to podmastery.co/peeves If you’ve ever hit play on your favourite p...

Ever feel like you're relying way too much on fancy AI tools to clean up your audio mess? Well, we’re sharing yet another villain that's been shoved out onto the market, hoping to find lazy creators who want to clean up their...

In this episode of "The Podmaster," I'm talking about a common struggle every podcaster faces at some point: the urge to quit when the going gets tough.