What sort of podcasting traps do you fall into?When’s the last time you were scrambling as an episode date drew near? Maybe a rambling recording took hours to review, the next one was still sitting in that batch-edit stack, or you hadn’t even settled on a topic 24 hours before [...]
What if a bit of help could take your show from pipe dream to passion project? When you think about your reason for podcasting, maybe your mind jumps straight to listener and download numbers, guest appearances, and episodes in the bank. But even more is the “why” of creating [...]
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 [...]