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Send us a textWe talk through the real costs of a bad interview and share when to publish, when to pass and how to protect your feed without burning bridges. From SmartLess canceling a big-name taping to our own not-so-good experiences, we give practical tips for handling awkward recordings.Special thanks to Kevin of Grit, Grace, and Inspiration for our custom Buzzcast song! (Stay until the end to hear it!)If you have any tips or questions about hosting a meetup, let us know before the next episode.Contact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
Start your morning with Buzzcast with Josh Carpenter: Setting the scene in Santa Clara and what to expect around the Opening Ceremony Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire: Winter Olympics schedule change?; AI from the IOC and OBS; NFL media deal value; new PGA boss Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp: The NFLPA tells the NFL it'll listen on 18 games, but isn't in a hurry; WNBA players seem unimpressed by the league's latest CBA meeting; the CFP shifts its schedule again; a new media deal for the Mountain West; and big numbers for the NHL Stadium Series, basketball on Fox Sports and ESPN studio shows in January. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire: NFL sets international schedule for 2026; News from Commissioner Goodell's annual press conference; MLB clubs split from FanDuel RSNs; Rays to share ballpark update today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp: Disney makes waves amid earnings season, from details on ESPN-NFL deal to Bob Iger's likely successor; the latest from Milan ahead of the start to the Winter Olympics; a big day in WNBA labor talks; and outdoor hockey is a big draw over the weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Fox floods the zone on World Cup; Can a curling league get traction? Mascot pay and Unrivaled sells out in Philly Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Early returns for Paramount+/UFC; Transition day in pro golf and people on the move Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Belichick snub; What does Duke's settlement mean? Fanatics' big Super Bowl push and honoring John Henry Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
00:00 - Introduction and Buzzcast Headlines 00:15 - Washington Post reverses course 00:54 - UFC's White House event will not be taxpayer funded 02:25 - Paramount+ packs a punch for UFC 02:47 - Walmart goes big with MLS 04:35 - PGA Tour and ESPN amplifying Brooks Koepka's return 05:38 - Chris Marinak makes move to Playfly 07:05 - Insights from Zoomph social media survey 09:12 - Oregon's strong year in revenue Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sights on Super Bowl LX (60!), what will be the market for jersey patches in college; and breaking down Netflix sports viewership. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Send us a textWe're back from Podfest and this year felt different in some ways. We're recapping our favorite moments from the conference, from reconnecting with Buzzcast listeners and hosting our meetup to surprising industry shifts on the expo floor. We talk about what stood out, what was missing, why the sessions felt more creator-first than salesy, and get into frozen hallways, cold showers, Hall of Fame moments, and one legendary birthday party!Links mentioned in this episode: Join the Buzzsprout Facebook Community Group or the Reddit Community2026 Podcast Hall of Fame Induction CeremonyTom Webster: What Would You Do If You Actually Loved Podcasting?Contact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
Critical signing for NWSL's Spirit; Real Madrid tops revenue chart; NBC brings back Bob Costas for MLB and the All Black set to return to the U.S. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Eligibility and NIL contract suits continue to shake college sports; inside the Buss family dynamics; Chris Mara takes larger role with NFL Giants and SBJ's Champions unveiled. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Grand Slam dilemma; Julie Uhrman moves on from ACFC CEO role and NBA Europe lays out its vision in London. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire: IU wins CFP; NFL conference championships set; Bills make shock coaching change; Sporting KC sold Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp and Ben Portnoy: On the ground from Miami Beach, the latest around the College Football Playoff National Championship and all things college football. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire: Betting scandal rocks men's college basketball; WTGL lands lead investor; Adam Silver talks NBA Europe from Europe; Dodgers sign another big free agent Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire: Top college QB makes shock draft decision; potential first mover to NBA Europe; NWSL loses a star and NFL wild card ratings finish strong. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp: Big numbers roll in for NFL Wild Card weekend; the AUSL switches from barnstorming to local markets; Charlie Baker touts his greatest hits; and what's next for the Steelers and Mike Tomlin? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire: Brooks Koepka returns to the PGA Tour; NASCAR brings back The Chase; Fanatics expands its business; FIFA licenses its data and Tupac gets a bobblehead. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp: Several close matchups likely mean big numbers for NFL Wild Card weekend; Ticket prices soar for the CFP Championship in Miami; a new championship format for NASCAR; and what's next for the WNBA and its players after the CBA expired? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What's next on 'W' CBA talks? Breaking down bowl game attendance and ratings and top NFL merch sales Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Changing face of golf leadership continues; big moves by Pacers Sports and Smith Entertainment Group and George Pyne has more wood to chop Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What's next for NASCAR after Steve Phelps' exit? NFL delivers again; LPGA aligns with TMRW Sports and Pac 12 brings on some institutional experience as Deputy Commissioner Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
NFL owners focus on the sidelines; Irsay-Gordon: "I'm pissed"; The Peter Feigin era ends in Milwaukee and what's next for MLB free agents? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The NFL, today; End of an era in Buffalo; NHL delivers around Winter Classic with Tampa next and Unrivaled begins year two Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Send us a textWant to know how to start a podcast? We're running an experiment in (almost) real time to see if we can create a brand new podcast in one Buzzcast episode. Megan from Buzzsprout Weekly joins us as we work through her concept and niche, to format, equipment, software, artwork, and launching. We walk through the exact decisions we'd make if we were starting a podcast today!If you've been sitting on a podcast idea, feeling overwhelmed, or trying to convince a friend to finally hit publish, this episode shows you exactly how doable starting a podcast really is!Links mentioned in this episode:Buzzsprout About Us Page (can you find Sparkling Dee?)Sign up for Buzzsprout's upcoming Start Podcasting Cohort for additional support launching!How to Start a Podcast GuideBuzzcast Episode: Never Run Out Of Episode IdeasPodcast Equipment GuidePodcast Name Generator10 Places to Get Free Music for Your PodcastContact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
Bringing in '26 around the CFP, MLS and a Winter Classic in Miami. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Breaking down sports' dominance in programming; who will step up and lead college basketball and two book reviews Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
FIFA gets on message over ticket pricing; More takeaways from the Kansas/Chiefs deal and Bills mafia steps up to spend at Highmark Stadium Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Send a question for 'Ask Megan'Hey, Podcasters! Have you ever tried to recommend a podcast to a friend and realized how many steps it took just to get them to the right episode? For a long time, trying to convert a listener felt like a lot of work. And as creators, we felt that friction too, even if we couldn't always put our finger on it!But this year, podcast apps started acting less like players and more like places built for listeners. And we're loving it! Finding new shows feels easier, sharing a great episode feels more natural, and listening itself feels smoother with fewer interruptions. Those changes matter more than they might seem! When listening is easier, people finish more episodes, come back more often, and are more likely to recommend what they love. In this Buzzcast episode, we zoom out and talk about why 2025 ended up being such a strong year for podcast listeners. From what app updates actually changed behavior to why this moment feels like a turning point for podcasting, this episode is worth your time! Listen to BuzzcastStarting a Podcast in 2026? Apply for our Start Podcasting Cohort!In January 2026, we're running a free Start Podcasting Cohort to help new podcasters move from planning to publishing!This guided, small-group experience is designed to reduce friction and help you launch your podcast with confidence.If you've been meaning to start but haven't hit publish yet, applications are open now! Apply to CohortHave a question for Megan? Send a text!That's all for this week! Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!
Start your morning with Buzzcast with Josh Carpenter: Kicking off season 2 of TGL; potential changes in the Falcons' front office; And the Pop-Tarts Bowl notches another win. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
You can find the full SBJ Live at SBJ Live: Headlines to Horizons. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp: Are the Chiefs close to moving to Kansas? Plus, a look at where the CFP sits after the first round, Main Street Sports Group's precarious financial situation and the potential return of the WNBA to Houston. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Send us a textIn this episode, we turn Buzzcast into a mini help desk: listeners wrote in with their biggest podcasting pain points and bravely submitted their shows for honest, constructive feedback. We dig into things like tightening edits without making conversations feel “too clipped,” keeping loudness consistent across episodes, making dynamic content transitions feel natural, and using your show title and cover art to instantly communicate who your podcast is for.We also talk strategy: How creators with big audiences (especially on YouTube/IG) can guide casual viewers into becoming true podcast subscribers and getting guests to actually share their episode.Podcasts we give feedback to:7:20 Wander Worldschool16:50 Two Guys on a Plane27:58 Midlife with Courage31:56 Confessions of a Recovering Micromanaging Perfectionist Martyr37:57 How to Start Up48:33 This Is How You ThinkLinks mentioned in this episode:Answer the PublicBuzzsprout Name GeneratorPodcasting Q&A: How to Get Guests to Promote Your Podcast with Kate CaseyQuestion for next episode: What do you wish you knew when you started your podcast or what tool exists today that you wish you had back then? Tap the text link in the show notes and send us your answer.Contact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
Chiefs close in on stadium decision; everyone is talking about women's volleyball and appreciate everything. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Twins make some bold moves in leadership; FSG set to move on from Penguins; CFP set to get up against NFL this weekend and the national profile of Cooper Flag to increase. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Silver's goals; Texans new ultra-high-end offering includes door to door service; and a longtime MLB exec moves on. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
NBA Cup after year three; major mixed use projects in Queens and Atlanta; breaking down the Dallas Stars revenue and a Patriots lifer set to move. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Big 12 discussing private capital deal with RedBird Capital Partners and Weatherford Capital; Phase 3 of World Cup tickets sees five million requests; the NWSL approves high impact player roster mechanism and Michigan expands athletic department probe. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Takeaways from a NASCAR settlement and what it means; Minor league baseball draws more investors and what's behind the continued growth of NHL revenue. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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IAF kicks off in Vegas; College athlete group proposes CBA; Notre Dame CFP fallout; Paramount seeks WBD assets via hostile takeover. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SBJ's Influence 125 looks back at the past 25 years in sports business; the success of MLS Cup and what it means for the league on the global stage; 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports vs NASCAR begins second week of trial and remembering Roy Kramer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Send us a textWhether you're producing your first episode or your 300th, a smooth, sustainable workflow is the key to a long-lasting podcast. In today's episode, we're breaking down the full podcasting process: from capturing ideas and outlining, to recording, editing, and finally publishing! We share the practical habits, tools, and systems that keep Buzzsprout podcasts running week after week. We cover how to avoid bottlenecks, the most common places creators waste time, how to protect your recording schedule, and why templates, quick-capture idea systems, and consistent team habits make all the difference.We're also discussing recording setups, triple-ender workflows, remote guest tips, calendar discipline, how to streamline episode prep using AI tools, and the biggest workflow mistakes that lead to burnout or podfade. Shoutout to 2025 ARKAST Award winners, Tiger Talk! We hope they inspire more kids to start podcasting!Don't forget to take part in our Buzzcast holiday help desk! Send in something that is a pain point in your podcasting journey and we'll try to find a fix!Contact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp: World Cup Draw day is here; What were the most-watched college football games this season?; Netflix strikes a deal for WBD, but TNT Sports remains in play; and college basketball will takes its talent to Dubai. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Start your morning with Buzzcast with Josh Carpenter: Unpacking the NFL's record Thanksgiving numbers; What's the latest on WNBA CBA negotiations?; and more teams go DTC Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire: PGA Tour schedule changes discussed; bipartisan bill for host city funding; new targeted broadcast ad tech Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.