How do you weigh conference pros and cons when there are so many options? Industry events are happening constantly in this age of global connection, and podcasting is certainly no exception. But when budget, travel, and work and family responsibilities all factor into our available time, how do we [...]
How do I figure out if my show is still working for me? Summer is a great time to take a break and reflect on your podcast so far. When that reflection leads to questioning whether it’s time to stop producing your show or go on hiatus, a lot [...]
Why is it so important for Asian Americans to keep loudly sharing their stories? Jerry Won launched Dear Asian Americans, an interview-style podcast, in 2020. He used this growing permissions-free platform to highlight the often overlooked and “unmarketable” stories of Americans from a vast range of backgrounds. Jerry’s deliberate [...]
How do you decide which um’s and er’s to keep and which to cut? You probably grew up hearing that too many “um”s and “like”s when you speak means you aren’t educated or eloquent enough. The truth is, these filler words have an important job to do in our [...]
What keeps you podcasting in the margins of your days? For Dave Campbell, the answer to this question is, “having nine regular shows, including one that puts out daily episodes.” As a podcaster, you probably have other responsibilities—a full-time job, kids, the continuous task list of being an adult. [...]
How important is it, really, to wear headphones when you record your show? These days, people immediately associate a person with a mic and headphones with podcasting. And yet, some hosts still push back against the idea—after all, their laptop speakers work just fine for video chats, right? If [...]
What happens when your podcast topic gets super specific? The temptation to broaden your podcast subject matter, to capture a wide range of both guests and listeners, is understandable. But often, something magical happens when you narrow down your focus to the super-specific sub-sub-topic you’re most passionate about: your [...]
As a woman, should you consider adding video to your show? Video podcasting is on the rise. The trend is being driven by huge celebrity players and, most recently, Apple Podcasts, who released HLS video support in late March 2026. And while there are benefits to this evolution, there’s [...]
How many different hats do you wear as host and producer of your own podcast? If you actually wrote out everything you do for your podcast besides speaking into the microphone, the list would be extensive. Podcasters often get asked what it means to be a podcast producer. As [...]
How do you draw in your listener, right from the very beginning? Don’t lose your listener before you even have them. An overly lengthy, unintentional, or boring introduction at the top of an episode is a great way to do just that. Much like in radio and newspaper, the [...]