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I believe anyone can share a message to change the world, and podcasting is the BEST way to spread that message! I'm Daniel J. Lewis and this is where I give you the guts and teach you the tools to launch or improve your own podcast for sharing your passions and finding success! I cover all things p…

Daniel J. Lewis

Cincinnati, OH

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The Audacity to Podcast is an incredible podcast that offers a wealth of information and resources for podcasters. Hosted by Daniel J. Lewis, this show covers a wide range of topics related to podcasting, from technical aspects like equipment and editing software, to more strategic elements like audience engagement and monetization. With over 300 episodes in its archive, there is something for every podcaster at any stage of their journey.

One of the best aspects of The Audacity to Podcast is the depth and breadth of knowledge that Daniel shares with his listeners. He has a clear passion for podcasting and it shows through his well-researched and informative content. Whether you are just starting out or have been podcasting for years, you are sure to find valuable tips and insights from Daniel's expertise. The show also features interviews with successful podcasters who share their own experiences and advice, giving listeners additional perspectives on various aspects of podcasting.

Another great aspect of this podcast is the genuine enthusiasm and encouragement that Daniel brings to each episode. He truly wants his listeners to succeed in their podcasting endeavors and provides practical guidance as well as motivational pep talks. This positive energy makes listening to the show enjoyable and inspiring.

While there are many positive aspects of The Audacity to Podcast, one potential downside could be the sheer volume of episodes available. As a new listener, it can be overwhelming to decide where to start or which topics would be most relevant to your own situation. However, with some careful selection or exploring recommended episodes on specific areas of interest, this issue can easily be mitigated.

In conclusion, The Audacity to Podcast is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in or currently involved in podcasting. Daniel J. Lewis's expertise, passion, and encouragement make this show stand out among others in the genre. From technical advice to strategic insights, this podcast covers all aspects necessary for creating a successful podcast. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to enhance their podcasting skills.



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6 Cautions When Using Redirects in Podcasting (plus best practices)

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 35:26 Transcription Available


Redirects come in multiple types. When misused, they can cause some major problems, as even happened to me recently. Here are some warnings to watch for whenever you use redirects.

11 Tips for Sharing URLs in Your Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 36:12 Transcription Available


There comes a point in every podcast when it's necessary to say a URL. If for nothing else, at least your podcast's own home on the Internet. (And you should have a domain for your podcast!)

11 Warnings about Using AI in Content-Creation (including podcasting)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 Transcription Available


AI has rapidly advanced for content creation. But should you actually trust it? With this potential comes some crucial warnings for using AI in podcasting.

Should Your Podcast Have Inside Jokes?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 8:45 Transcription Available


Inside jokes can offer fun potential for your podcast, but also some potential costs. Here are some brief things for you to consider as you engage with your podcast audience.

Why You Should Put Podcasting P.R.O.F.I.T. First

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 Transcription Available


Monetization is not the only profit you can get from podcasting! Here's why I think you should put P.R.O.F.I.T. first in every aspect of your podcast.

8 Things You Should Check in Apple Podcasts Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 24:02 Transcription Available


Apple provides a portal for you to submit and manage your own podcast called Podcasts Connect. I suggest you check these 8 things right away!

Do IAB-Certified Stats Matter for Your Podcast?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 23:17 Transcription Available


You might have heard people talk about IAB podcast stats, measurement guidelines, compliance, and certification. Here's what all of that means, and whether it even matters!

How to Use Podcast Transcripts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 47:21 Transcription Available


Transcripts have long been promoted as ways to make your podcast more findable and accessible. But it's only recently that podcast transcripts have become actually useful!

Top 5 Podcasting 2.0 Features You Should Try

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 26:03 Transcription Available


Podcasting 2.0 is revolutionizing podcasting for podcasters, audiences, and developers. Here are what I think are the best features you should be leveraging, if you can.

Best Podcast Hosting Providers (2024)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 29:45 Transcription Available


Get the latest top recommendations for the best podcast-hosting providers, whether you're just starting or you're wanting to upgrade your podcasting tools!

How to Fix Duplicate Listings in Apple Podcasts (or Other Podcast Apps)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 36:01 Transcription Available


If your podcast is listed twice in Apple Podcasts or another podcast directory, STOP! Don't do anything about it until you read or listen to this!

How to Refresh Your Podcast Branding

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 36:06 Transcription Available


After sharing multiple considerations for refreshing your podcast branding, it's time to wrap it up with the big question: how?

Exciting News: Podcast Award, Podgagement, and Podcast Hall of Fame

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 17:38


The Audacity to Podcast is back! And before jumping back into the content to help you grow and improve your podcast, I want to share three things I'm really excited about!

Podcast Awards, Continuing Hiatus, and My Podcast Reviews “v2” Launching Soon!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 6:08


I have three important things to quickly share with you while you wait for my next episode about how to refresh your podcast branding.

When Should You Refresh Your Podcast Branding?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 25:20 Transcription Available


After considering the benefits of refreshing your podcast branding, you need to decide when it's the right time to do so. Here are some suggestions!

6 Benefits of a Podcast Branding Refresh

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 28:38 Transcription Available


Thinking about refreshing your podcast branding? Before I discuss the "when," let's consider how your podcast might benefit from a branding refresh.

8 Bonus Content Ideas for Your Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 17:35 Transcription Available


Bonus content can be a fun way to engage and reward your loyal podcast audience, either publicly, through an opt-in, or in a premium subscription.

How to Choose the Right Podcast Categories

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 16:48 Transcription Available


The right category can help your podcast get discovered and featured. But which categories are best for your podcast when there are so many?

Does Your Podcast NEED Video?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 25:00 Transcription Available


Internet marketers have a new crush on video and many podcasters are starting to feel pressured to create video content. But do you need to add video?

You MUST Disclose Whenever You’re Compensated!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 38:55


There are many ways to earn income through podcasting: affiliates, sponsorships, sales, and more. Disclosing when you get compensated is not only the law, but it's also a good way to earn your audience's trust!

Debunking the Myth: “It’s Not Hurting Their Podcast”

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 4:34


Some podcasters think everything a successful podcaster does directly contributes to their success and not holding them back. But that's false!

Should You Limit Your Available Podcast Episodes?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 29:11 Transcription Available


As you podcast consistently, you'll build up a back catalog of episodes. But should you keep all of those episodes available?

Are Podcasting 2.0 Micropayments Actually Worth It?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 30:48 Transcription Available


Podcasting 2.0 introduced a new way for your audience to support your podcast by sending micropayments. This is usually measured by satoshis (abbreviated as "sats"), which are one hundred millionths of a Bitcoin. As such a small portion of cryptocurrency, many people might wonder whether the effort is even worth the return.

8 Ways to Improve Your Podcast Description

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 30:57 Transcription Available


Your podcast description gives you SEO benefits and the vital opportunity to convince a potential audience to try your podcast.

Follow The Future of Podcasting Now!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 2:15


I've teamed up with Dave Jackson, from School of Podcasting, to discuss the future of podcasting! We seek to inform you about trends, Podcasting 2.0, and more to help you make your podcast better for yourself and your audience, and we work to explain things in an understandable way. Listen to The Future of Podcasting...

Best Podcasting Microphones in 2023

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 42:55 Transcription Available


While there can be many great podcast microphones, depending on your needs, here are what I think are the BEST podcasting microphones.

Best Audio-Editing Apps for Podcasting in 2023

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 19:34 Transcription Available


Whether you're just starting your podcast or you've been podcasting for a while, you might find some things easier by using better tools. Here are the audio-editing apps I recommend most for podcasting in 2023.

Avoid These Words in Your Podcast Title

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 43:19 Transcription Available


Here are the words to avoid so you can have the best podcast title that will clearly communicate to potential audiences and stand out in searches.

Should Your Photo Be in Your Podcast Cover Art?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 19:33 Transcription Available


Podcast cover art is usually the first and most prominent thing people will see about your podcast! So should your photo be in the cover art?

This Is the BEST Link to Share Your Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 20:08 Transcription Available


Whether you're a guest on someone else's podcast, you're promoting your latest episode on social networks, or you're making marketing materials for your podcast, you might be wondering which link you should use to share your podcast.

Should You Include Guest Names in Your Podcast Episode Titles?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 14:55


If you ever have a guest on your podcast, you might be wondering where to put their name. Here are some things to consider for your own podcast.

What’s the Best Time of Day to Publish Podcast Episodes?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 15:03


Does it matter what time of day you publish your podcast episodes? Yes! And here are some tips to help you pick when that should be.

What Is the Best Day of the Week to Publish Podcast Episodes?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 18:42


Should you publish your podcast episodes on a particular day of the week, avoid the weekends, publish on popular days, or something else?

How to Make Episode Artwork Show in Podcast Apps (even in Apple Podcasts!)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 26:29


Enhance the experience for your audience by making unique artwork for each episode. But you need to adapt to how each app might display the image.

Should You Include Seasons in Podcast Episode Titles?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 26:18


If your podcast uses seasons, you have multiple options for how to display them. Here's some guidance to help you decide!

Should You Include Episode Numbers in Episode Titles?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 53:10


If your podcast uses episode numbers, you have multiple options for how to display them. Here's some guidance to help you decide! But I'll give this warning: it's, unfortunately, more complicated than it should be!

No Episode, Only Egg Nog

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 8:57


There's no episode this week. Instead, I'd love for you to try my own egg nog recipe for whatever you want to pay!

How to Promote on Old Podcast Episodes

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 20:30


Your podcast episodes don't have to "expire" once the next episode is released. With some strategy, you can use your old episodes to continue growing and engaging your audience!

6 Ways to Thank Your Podcast Audience

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 15:57


You might think your audience should thank YOU for all the work you put into your podcast, but how often do you thank THEM?

Why Does Your Podcast Need Its Own Domain?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 23:18


Where do you tell your audience to go for the actions you want them to take? I suggest that should almost always be based on your podcast's own domain name.

6 Free Ways to Podcast Better by Communicating Better

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 28:14


Presentation is one of the 5 cornerstones of podcasting (content, presentation, production, promotion, and P.R.O.F.I.T.), and how you communicate in your podcast can make the biggest difference in whether people enjoy and benefit from your content.

Audacity Is Improving Fast! Here Are the Top New Features to Try

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 19:02


The Audacity software is popular among countless podcasters at all levels of production! at some point! It's a free, cross-platform audio-editing app, so almost anyone can use it. But Audacity has historically lagged behind other audio-editing apps until now! So here are some of my favorite new features that I think warrant giving Audacity another try.

When to Use Trailer, Full, and Bonus Episode Types

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 24:41


A while back, Apple introduced the RSS tag to let you mark individual episodes as "bonus," "full," or "trailer" types. Here's what each type means and how you should use them in your podcast-publishing tools.

Stop Saying Brand Names in Your Podcast! Do These 5 Things Instead

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 18:13


We use many services in the process of podcasting and engaging our audiences, like Patreon, Buy Me a Coffee, SpeakPipe, and more. But saying these brand names in your podcast can overwhelm or confuse your audience and—even worse—break their ability to properly engage with your podcast!

How Proxies and iOS 14.5 Affect Your Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 36:40


In summer 2021, iOS 14.5 introduced a major change to Apple Podcasts with implications many podcasters may still not realize. With that update, your audience on Apple Podcasts is no longer getting your podcast directly from your RSS feed, but from a proxy. And that has some potentially bad implications!

What Is Podcasting 2.0 and Why Does It Matter?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 42:14


The podcasting industry has grown a lot since its birth in 2004, but the core of what a podcast could be and what it could do hasn't changed much. Now, Podcasting 2.0 revolutionizes the industry with highly requested innovations that will help everyone on all sides of the RSS feeds.

Celebrate International Podcast Day and Save 20% on My Podcast Reviews!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 9:46


International Podcast Day is this Friday, September 30! This is a day for everyone to celebrate podcasts! It's for podcasters, for audiences, and for us to introduce others to the amazing fun and education available through podcasts!

Returning in September!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 4:06


Dust off my corner of your podcast app because The Audacity to Podcast will be back in September with all-new content to help you podcast better! The first return episode will cover Podcasting 2.0 and why it's so important for you and your audience. I can't promise an episode every week. So if you don't...

Premium Subscriptions and More Coming to Apple Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 66:32


In Apple's live-streamed presentation on April 20, 2021, they announced several new products and offerings. But in only a couple minutes, Apple CEO Tim Cook mentioned Apple Podcasts with announcements that will affect the whole industry.

7 Ways to Improve Your Podcast and Promotion with Jarvis AI

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 37:56


Do you want to improve the content on your podcast? Jarvis (also known as “Conversion AI”) can help! It uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to generate blog post ideas, headlines, phrases, captions for images, and more. How good is it? That first paragraph was generated using Jarvis's “Blog Post Intro Paragraph” template! And all...

Labeling Podcasters: Amateur vs. Skilled

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 31:55


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