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Happy 2025! Did you know that 23% of people give up on their goals just one week after New Year's Day? This phenomenon is known as Quitter's Day, and today, we're here to help you make steps to start small and determine the one key action that will kickstart your podcast this year. We're excited to welcome special guest Johnny Giangregorio from the Lifey Brand to discuss strategies for defining our podcasting goals and staying consistent. Have you set your podcasting goals yet? Let us know in our Facebook group what you're aiming for and how we can help you stay accountable. Episode Highlights: [5:42] Nonprofit Goals [8:05] Podcast Awards Goals [10:14] Professional Challenges [11:42] AI-Hosted Podcast Goals [14:06] Restarting Your Podcast [15:48] Consistency Goals [39:49] Podcast Schedule Changes [51:09] Inspiration and Challenges [55:50] Podcasting Morning Chat Goals Links & Resources: The Podcasting Morning Chat: www.podpage.com/pmc Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting Johnny Giangregorio https://coachwithjohnnyg.com/ The Lifey Brand: www.thelifeybrand.com Go FundMe for Postpartum Support Non-Profit: https://gofund.me/a6f5ee30 Song Swap Showdown: https://www.songswapshowdown.com/ Mental Health Rewritten: www.instagram.com/mentalhealthrewrittenpodcast/ Podcast Help Desk: https://bit.ly/40bAtrY Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to our community. Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7am ET (US) on Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w Brought to you by iRonickMedia.com and NextGenPodcaster.com Please note that some links may be affiliate links, which support the hosts of the PMC. Thank you! --- Send in your mailbag question at: https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/ or marc@ironickmedia.com Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b
Think podcasting is solely about making money? Think again. Today, we explore the fringe benefits, relationships we've made, skills we've learned, and opportunities we didn't see coming that make podcasting worth every minute behind the mic. We share our experiences of building lasting relationships, content creation skills, and even making a difference in our local communities. Today's episode celebrates the heart of why we keep coming back to the mic. To wrap up the week, we share our weekly wins, challenges, and unexpected moments that make it all worthwhile. So grab your coffee, settle in, and let's talk about the real reasons we podcast. Episode Highlights: [4:29] Podcast Help Desk Progress [10:16] Media Kit Demo [13:10] Halloween Discussion [21:04] Podcasting Benefits [30:31] Skills and Travel Opportunities from Podcasting [38:23] Wins and Challenges [58:18] Podcasting Evening Chat and Wrap-up Links & Resources: The Podcasting Morning Chat: www.podpage.com/pmc Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting Next Steps to Be a Guest on Podcast Help Desk: https://bit.ly/4hwQekM Guest Media Kit Demo: www.facebook.com/share/v/rDqpEYMcVBsLiNGB Rodecaster Pro II: https://amzn.to/41h9yuN Minvo: https://app.minvo.pro/login Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and continue to bring valuable content to our community. Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7am ET (US) on Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w Brought to you by iRonickMedia.com and NextGenPodcaster.com Please note that some links may be affiliate links, which support the hosts of the PMC. Thank you! --- Send in your mailbag question at: https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/ or marc@ironickmedia.com Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b
What if you could have a conversation with a younger version of yourself on a podcast? What advice and encouragement would you share? Today, we're having a reflective conversation on this topic, focusing on personal growth. We're revisiting passions from past seasons in our lives, sharing deeply personal reflections, discussing transcending our limiting beliefs, and celebrating our wins as a community. If you want to be motivated by heartfelt stories and the power of community, this episode is for you. Tune in and share it with a friend who could use some inspiration! Episode Highlights: [4:13] Upcoming Podcast Episode [5:34] Icebreaker question: What would it be like to interview your younger self? [9:36] Insights and Career Path [18:17] Perspective and Career Challenges [32:01] Embracing Uniqueness [34:18] Reflection on Limiting Beliefs [44:11] Perspective on Passion and Process [48:46] Rapid Fire Wins Links & Resources: The Podcasting Morning Chat: www.podpage.com/pmc Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting Sign up to be a guest on Podcast Help Desk: https://bit.ly/48tvgzq Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and continue to bring valuable content to our community. Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7am ET (US) on Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w Brought to you by iRonickMedia.com and NextGenPodcaster.com Please note that some links may be affiliate links, which support the hosts of the PMC. Thank you! --- Send in your mailbag question at: https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/ or marc@ironickmedia.com
I talk about the fact that I have killed Podcast Help Desk (again) and am now down to doing 1 podcast (personal) and one podcast (professional). Be sure to check out Podcast Insider (podcastinsider.com) if you are interested in podcasting. Lots of other updates. I This podcast is posted on MikeDell.com Go there and...
I talk about the fact that I have killed Podcast Help Desk (again) and am now down to doing 1 podcast (personal) and one podcast (professional). Be sure to check out Podcast Insider (podcastinsider.com) if you are interested in podcasting. Lots of other updates. I This podcast is posted on MikeDell.com Go there and...
Starting a podcast is very exciting and nerve wracking, but there is something else you need to consider: managing your podcast expectations. There are plenty of tales out there from podcast hosts about how they made it big with an audience and sponsors right away. Be wary of those special cases and take a realistic look at what you can expect when you are a podcast. News NABShow 2021 is canceled, will be back in person in April 2022 Brad Smith, creator of Simplecast and bought by SiriusXM, is now Head of Podcast Products at SiriusXM Samsung's “Free” app is out now: https://www.samsung.com/us/apps/samsung-free/ You can add your show here: https://developer.samsung.com/podcasts LiveXLive is rebranding to LiveOne Podcasters remember late comedian, Norm McDonald Mailchimp to be acquired by Intuit Best Practice Manage Your Podcast Expectations: Know what to expect when starting a podcast Podcasts start slowly (unless you are already have a large following) If you really want to make a go of it, be consistent for at least two years You will become an expert and subject matter expert in your niche (if you are not already) Money won't come right away. Podcasting is definitely not a get-rich-quick thing You just might become famous in your niche Prepare for some tech, whether you're learning a little, or paying someone else to do it Blubrry News New Dashboard: Let us know what you think! We're making tweaks and fixing some things people have pointed out aren't working correctly, they can't find, etc. More to come! Trust us, we are touching everything in our system! Blubrry Podcaster of the Month! Lisa Duff - PenDust Radio Blog post: Are There Still Barriers To Podcasting? by Kim Krajci Focus on Features: PowerPress Plugin In other words, there is a lot going on at PodcastInsider.com Blubrry Pro Tip After Party - Get the most out of your best episodes. Question(s) of the Week Question: I want my podcast to be ordered with the first episode at the top of the list. How would I do that? Answer: Let me talk you out of it! I wouldn't do that. Podcasts are episodic content, meaning it's ongoing and traditionally the latest episode first and the rest in descending order. Podcast listeners are used to that and to turn that around would be both confusing and would cause everyone to listen to episode one and take a long, long time to get you your new episodes. ______________ Got a question you'd like us to answer on the show? Drop an email to mike@blubrry.com (audio, text, video) and we may use it. Be sure to Subscribe or Follow at PodcastHelpDesk.com. This show is where Mike gets to geek out on the tech side of podcasting and do a deep dive into it. This week, some alternate (geeky) ways of setting up WordPress for your podcast. ______________ The best place for support with any Blubrry products/services is our ticket system (https://blubrry.com/support/). Tickets give the whole team access rather than direct emails or calls. ______________ Coming at you this week from Blubrry Studios in northern and southern Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com Send us your podcast sticker and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package. Our mailing address is: Blubrry – MacKenzie 150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180 Columbus, Ohio 43235
Starting a podcast is very exciting and nerve wracking, but there is something else you need to consider: managing your podcast expectations. There are plenty of tales out there from podcast hosts about how they made it big with an audience and sponsors right away. Be wary of those special cases and take a realistic look at what you can expect when you are a podcast. News NABShow 2021 is canceled, will be back in person in April 2022 Brad Smith, creator of Simplecast and bought by SiriusXM, is now Head of Podcast Products at SiriusXM Samsung's “Free” app is out now: https://www.samsung.com/us/apps/samsung-free/ You can add your show here: https://developer.samsung.com/podcasts LiveXLive is rebranding to LiveOne Podcasters remember late comedian, Norm McDonald Mailchimp to be acquired by Intuit Best Practice Manage Your Podcast Expectations: Know what to expect when starting a podcast Podcasts start slowly (unless you are already have a large following) If you really want to make a go of it, be consistent for at least two years You will become an expert and subject matter expert in your niche (if you are not already) Money won't come right away. Podcasting is definitely not a get-rich-quick thing You just might become famous in your niche Prepare for some tech, whether you're learning a little, or paying someone else to do it Blubrry News New Dashboard: Let us know what you think! We're making tweaks and fixing some things people have pointed out aren't working correctly, they can't find, etc. More to come! Trust us, we are touching everything in our system! Blubrry Podcaster of the Month! Lisa Duff - PenDust Radio Blog post: Are There Still Barriers To Podcasting? by Kim Krajci Focus on Features: PowerPress Plugin In other words, there is a lot going on at PodcastInsider.com Blubrry Pro Tip After Party - Get the most out of your best episodes. Question(s) of the Week Question: I want my podcast to be ordered with the first episode at the top of the list. How would I do that? Answer: Let me talk you out of it! I wouldn't do that. Podcasts are episodic content, meaning it's ongoing and traditionally the latest episode first and the rest in descending order. Podcast listeners are used to that and to turn that around would be both confusing and would cause everyone to listen to episode one and take a long, long time to get you your new episodes. ______________ Got a question you'd like us to answer on the show? Drop an email to mike@blubrry.com (audio, text, video) and we may use it. Be sure to Subscribe or Follow at PodcastHelpDesk.com. This show is where Mike gets to geek out on the tech side of podcasting and do a deep dive into it. This week, some alternate (geeky) ways of setting up WordPress for your podcast. ______________ The best place for support with any Blubrry products/services is our ticket system (https://blubrry.com/support/). Tickets give the whole team access rather than direct emails or calls. ______________ Coming at you this week from Blubrry Studios in northern and southern Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com Send us your podcast sticker and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package. Our mailing address is: Blubrry – MacKenzie 150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180 Columbus, Ohio 43235
It's a day of celebration at Blubrry, our new dashboard has been released and we're so excited for users to start using it on a regular basis. Modernization, simplification, piece of cake. Whatever you want to call it, we hope any user enjoys Blubrry's new dashboard and we talk about some of the features included and more on this episode. Check it out now! Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded live in northern and southern Michigan; here's Podcast Insider. Live Facebook recording. News PodFest Origins November 4-5th in Tampa in person Hotpod has been acquired by VOX Media. Hotpod will be taken over at Vox and headed up by Ashley Carman, who recently wrote an eye opening update on Joe Rogan switching to Spotify Salem Media joins the morning daily news segment with Daybreak Insider Podcast growth in New Zealand! Podcasts are ALWAYS the next big thing Best Practice Preparing the whole team (if you have a team) for your episode Make sure the hosts have a plan (show outline or at least the topics you want to cover) Anyone helping with social media, let them in on what you are planning for your episode so they can plan to promote it Blubrry News New Dashboard: It's out there, let us know what you think! Blog post: Limitations of an explicit podcast by Troy Price Interview Meet the team, Mandy Moore - Marketing Intern Question(s) of the Week Question: (from the Facebook group) My show has 800 episodes. I can only send up 300 max to be available. And old episodes DO get listened to. I'm thinking of making a 2nd podcast channel - called maybe The Chris Voss Show Archives? So I can have a feed of the older stuff? What do you think? I swear I heard of someone doing this? Answer: 90% of shows globally deliver 90% of their lifetime download within the first 96 hours so it's really a matter are you truly getting significant downloads for that old catalog. It's very very rare for a show to have that type of organic long tail reach. The 300 is a practical limit, not a true hard limit but I'm going to guess if you set it to 800 or 1000 the feed would be too large for any app to pull effectively. For those shows with long-tail, this gives your listeners a reason to go to your site. ALL your episodes are available on your site. ______________ Got a question you'd like us to answer on the show? Drop an email to mike@blubrry.com (audio, text, video) and we may use it. Last week Mike went live on Facebook to debate whether shows should be recorded live; you be the judge. Be sure to Subscribe or Follow at PodcastHelpDesk.com. This show is where Mike gets to geek out on the tech side of podcasting and do a deep dive into it. The best place for any Blubrry support is our ticket system (https://blubrry.com/support/). This gives the whole team access rather than direct emails or calls. ______________ Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com Send us your podcast sticker and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package. Our mailing address is: Blubrry – MacKenzie 150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180, Columbus, Ohio 43235
It's a day of celebration at Blubrry, our new dashboard has been released and we're so excited for users to start using it on a regular basis. Modernization, simplification, piece of cake. Whatever you want to call it, we hope any user enjoys Blubrry's new dashboard and we talk about some of the features included and more on this episode. Check it out now! Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded live in northern and southern Michigan; here's Podcast Insider. Live Facebook recording. News PodFest Origins November 4-5th in Tampa in person Hotpod has been acquired by VOX Media. Hotpod will be taken over at Vox and headed up by Ashley Carman, who recently wrote an eye opening update on Joe Rogan switching to Spotify Salem Media joins the morning daily news segment with Daybreak Insider Podcast growth in New Zealand! Podcasts are ALWAYS the next big thing Best Practice Preparing the whole team (if you have a team) for your episode Make sure the hosts have a plan (show outline or at least the topics you want to cover) Anyone helping with social media, let them in on what you are planning for your episode so they can plan to promote it Blubrry News New Dashboard: It's out there, let us know what you think! Blog post: Limitations of an explicit podcast by Troy Price Interview Meet the team, Mandy Moore - Marketing Intern Question(s) of the Week Question: (from the Facebook group) My show has 800 episodes. I can only send up 300 max to be available. And old episodes DO get listened to. I'm thinking of making a 2nd podcast channel - called maybe The Chris Voss Show Archives? So I can have a feed of the older stuff? What do you think? I swear I heard of someone doing this? Answer: 90% of shows globally deliver 90% of their lifetime download within the first 96 hours so it's really a matter are you truly getting significant downloads for that old catalog. It's very very rare for a show to have that type of organic long tail reach. The 300 is a practical limit, not a true hard limit but I'm going to guess if you set it to 800 or 1000 the feed would be too large for any app to pull effectively. For those shows with long-tail, this gives your listeners a reason to go to your site. ALL your episodes are available on your site. ______________ Got a question you'd like us to answer on the show? Drop an email to mike@blubrry.com (audio, text, video) and we may use it. Last week Mike went live on Facebook to debate whether shows should be recorded live; you be the judge. Be sure to Subscribe or Follow at PodcastHelpDesk.com. This show is where Mike gets to geek out on the tech side of podcasting and do a deep dive into it. The best place for any Blubrry support is our ticket system (https://blubrry.com/support/). This gives the whole team access rather than direct emails or calls. ______________ Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com Send us your podcast sticker and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package. Our mailing address is: Blubrry – MacKenzie 150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180, Columbus, Ohio 43235
Should you do live video? If so, where? Facebook, YouTube, Others. Riverside.fm, streamyard or direct. Podcast Movement Review Website caching. Getting a bit geeky. This podcast is posted on PodcastHelpDesk.com. Go there and subscribe!
Um, uh, so, ya know? We all have crutch words we use in podcasting and there are ways to combat this small issue. While it won't kill your show, excessive use of crutch words in podcasting aren't appreciated by listeners. MacKenzie fills in for Todd this week and she chats with Mike about some industry news, Blubrry releases and tries to help explain caching in a non-tech way. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded in central Ohio and northern Michigan; here's Podcast Insider. News Delta Airlines bringing (expanding) podcasts to their in-flight entertainment Zack Reneau-Wedeen has left Google Podcasts. He's been heading Google Podcasts for the past few years. Google Podcasts getting a fresh UI All the sessions from PM21 in Nashville are now all available on the PM virtual platform Evo Terra released his podcast listening app manifesto Jon Stewart is coming to podcasting! The Problem with Jon Stewart Best Practice Crutch words in podcasting. Um, don't use them? Blubrry News New Dashboard: The beta is out; check it out at the top of the dashboard. Let us know what you think! Todd is at Dragon Con in Atlanta this weekend. If you are in the area, check it out! Blog Post: Are Women Dominating Podcasting? By Tara O'Brien PowerPress 8.7.2 is out, taking care of a few minor bugs and more importantly, we added a video to the readme on WordPress.org. See a copy here: https://youtu.be/xdoc0VaAZt) Blubrry Pro Tip Having your podcast on your website, The Blubrry Way! Question(s) of the Week Question: What is caching? Why, as a podcaster, should I care? Answer: Without getting too geeky, caching is a web technology that allows dynamically generated webpages to load quicker. It generates the webpage and stores it in memory for a time and serves it up to all visitors instead of generating the page every time. This also works for RSS feeds. When you change something in your RSS feed (add an episode) the RSS feed may be cached without the new episode. Once the cache is cleared, your new episode will be in the feed. ______________ Got a question you'd like us to answer on the show? Drop an email to mike@blubrry.com (audio, text, video) and we may use it. Podcast Help Desk, the companion podcast to this one, will resume this Saturday at 2PM EST Mike will record live on Facebook and/or Youtube. Follow @mgdell on Twitter for the link to the live show. Be sure to Subscribe or Follow at PodcastHelpDesk.com. This show is where Mike gets to geek out on the tech side of podcasting and do a deep dive into it. The best place for any Blubrry support is our ticket system (https://blubrry.com/support/). This gives the whole team access rather than direct emails or calls. ______________ Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com Send us your podcast sticker and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package. Our mailing address is: Blubrry – MacKenzie 150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180, Columbus, Ohio 43235
Blubrry Podcasting is moving quickly and within the next several days Blubrry Podcasters will get the opportunity to test our new modern dashboard. We look forward to getting your feedback as well. The entire Blubrry team has been involved in its creation and we are excited to show it off. News: Joe Rogan losing influence after going exclusive on Spotify Reply All apologizes for a US Military recruitment spot in their show Podcast Addict (Android App) has added a cool alarm clock feature Melbourne Podcast Fest will not go on this year Having trouble naming your new podcast? Try this AI Based podcast naming site We put in “Podcast from the insiders at Blubrry Podcasting talking about podcasting” and got some good ones. “Podcast from the insiders at Blubrry” “Blubrry Podcasting Insider Podcast“ and the ever-popular “Podcast Insider” Best Practice: If your show is published from WordPress, Don't let a “Web Designer” move you off WordPress! Be careful about who you hire to build you a website. Do they know ANYTHING about Podcasting? If in doubt contact your podcast host before doing anything to your website Wix, Squarespace, and Kajabi CAN do podcasting, but it's not their focus. PowerPress by Blubrry IS 100% focused on Podcasting. Blubrry News: New Dashboard - Beta coming very soon. Watch the top of the Podcaster Dashboard at Blubrry for a link to try out the new Dashboard. Pro services management - You can now order AND manage your pro account yourself. No contact with Blubrry's staff is required. (adding shows, billing, adding services) Blog Post: Negative comments Podcaster of the Month - LaJoy Mercer from the Brown Girl Radiance Podcast This podcast is being recorded using Riverside.fm Blubrry Pro Tips: ‘sound design' by Toby Interview: LaJoy Mercer from the Brown Girl Radiance Podcast Question(s) of the Week Question: Why can't I find my podcast in Apple Podcasts search? Answer: Apple is a hardware company, not a search engine company. :) It can take a few days or weeks for your show to show up in search results in Apple. Note, the only thing that Apple searches (currently) is the Title of the overall Podcast, Episode titles and the Author tag. (DO NOT STUFF THESE WITH KEYWORDS) ______________ Got a question you'd like us to answer on the show? Drop an email to mike@blubrry.com (audio, text, video) and we may use it. Podcast Help Desk, the companion podcast to this one, will resume the first week of September. Be sure to Subscribe or Follow at PodcastHelpDesk.com. This show is where Mike gets to Geek out on the tech side of podcasting and do a deep dive into it. ______________ The best place for support with any Blubrry products/services is our ticket system (https://blubrry.com/support/). Tickets give the whole team access rather than direct emails or calls. ______________ Promo code INSIDER for a free month at Blubrry.com Coming at you this week from Blubrry Studios in northern and southern Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com Send us your podcast sticker and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package. Our mailing address is: Blubrry – MacKenzie 150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180 Columbus, Ohio 43235
Many podcast listeners are dedicated to one specific podcast listening app. But, is it time to try a new podcast app? This goes for any podcast listener. Many changes have been made to apps recently and the true function of the RSS feed and subscribing have been changing in the past few years. No better time than now to encourage your listeners, friends, family, etc to try out a new podcast app. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded live in northern and southern Michigan; here's Podcast Insider. Live Facebook recording. News Podcast Companies (producers) are not liking Apple Podcasts Subscriptions very much Media Monitors launches podcast monitoring service Outlier Podcast Festival has been postponed WWE Podcasts to become Spotify exclusive Snipit.fm, short form podcasting network Podnews.net's editor, James Cridland kicked off of Fireside Chat for pointing out anti-creator terms Best Practice Encourage your listeners to to try another podcast app With Apple Podcasts now delaying the release of new episodes, even to “Followers” of your podcast, maybe it's time to try another app and encourage your listeners to do the same. Apps like Overcast for iOS are direct subscribing apps that allow you to get the episodes as soon as they are released instead of waiting the 4-24 hours or more that it takes Apple to update. Blubrry News Podcast stand-alone apps New onboarding at Blubrry with free 30 day trial Pro hosting management is now easier Blog Post: Did you attend PM 2021? By Troy Price PowerPress update, 8.7.1 with bug fixes Affiliate payments go out this week New Blubrry Dashboard beta is coming soon Blubrry Pro Tips: Considering Your Show Format by Toby Interview Steve Webb Question(s) of the Week Question: How early ahead of time should I submit my podcast to Apple, Spotify, etc if we have a specific launch date? Answer: Apple says 1-5 business days, Spotify isn't specific but if submitted though Blubrry, it will be up within 2 days. What I would suggest is do you trailer or episode zero and submit the feed to all places at least 7 days ahead. ______________ Got a question you'd like us to answer on the show? Drop an email to mike@blubrry.com (audio, text, video) and we may use it. Podcast Help Desk, the companion podcast to this one, will resume the first week of September. Be sure to Subscribe or Follow at PodcastHelpDesk.com. This show is where Mike gets to geek out on the tech side of podcasting and do a deep dive into it. The best place for any Blubrry support is our ticket system (https://blubrry.com/support/). This gives the whole team access rather than direct emails or calls. ______________ Promo code INSIDER for a free month at Blubrry.com Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com Send us your podcast sticker and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package. Our mailing address is: Blubrry – MacKenzie 150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180, Columbus, Ohio 43235
As we prepare to head to Podcast Movement in a few short weeks, we go over some tips whenever you attend podcast trade shows. While very fun, informative and invigorating, conferences can also be extremely tiring and perhaps not turn out to be what you hoped for. Tune in to hear what you should do to get the most out of any conference or trade show you attend. News Pocket Casts acquired from NPR, by Automatic Inc. iOS 14.7 fixes the Apple Podcasts download bug She Rates Dogs co-host Mat George killed in a hit and run in LA Airplane Geeks “Editor at Large” Brad “Launchpad” Marzari killed in an airplane crash Morning Wire launched on Monday, a new podcast to compete in the daily news category For car people, TheDetroitBureau.com launched a new podcast called The Headlight News Best Practice: Trade shows Drink lots of water. You wont' regret it. Pick your sessions you want to go to before the show starts. Pick an alternative just in case the one you want to see is not what you thought it was. Most of the networking happens after-hours or in the hallways or on the show floor, not in the sessions. Have fun but don't drink too much. Take notes or get business cards (if they use them) from people you meet. Visit the booths on the show floor, you might learn something new. Visit the small venders as well. Someday, they might be big and you may have made a good contact. Blubrry News Recent Blog Post: Do you really need a co-host? By Meryl Klemow. PowerPress 8.5.7 was released this week. Mostly bug fixes for our network features. Todd is speaking live at Podcast Movement (twice). If you are going to be there, check it out! Mike will be speaking at Podcast Movement on the virtual track: “Why you need a website for your podcast”. Even if you can't go to Nashville next month, check out the virtual version. Blubrry Pro Tips Preparing Your Guests by Kate from The Blubrry Pro team. Find the prep list on their website. Interview Edwin K. Morris Because You Need to Know Podcast Twitter LinkedIn Pioneer Knowledge Services Question(s) of the Week Question: I want to stop podcasting. Do I have to pay my podcast host to keep my episodes online? Answer: Yes, Blubrry and most other hosts will remove your episodes after you cancel your hosting plan. It's just like the electric bill, you still have a minimum payment even if you never turn on a light that month. In podcast hosting, you have to keep the plan open to keep the files stored online. Most hosts (Blubrry included) allow you to switch to the lowest plan and ALL your back episodes will stay online. ______________ Got a question you'd like us to answer on the show? Drop an email to mike@blubrry.com (audio, text, video) and we may use it. Be sure to follow or subscribe to the companion show to this one, Podcast Help Desk where Mike goes a little deeper into the geeky and techy side of podcasting. https://www.podcasthelpdesk.com ______________ The best place for support with any Blubrry products/services is our ticket system (https://blubrry.com/support/). Tickets give the whole team access rather than direct emails or calls. ______________ Promo code INSIDER for a free month at Blubrry.com Coming at you this week from Blubrry Studios in northern and southern Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com Send us your podcast sticker and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package. Our mailing address is: Blubrry – MacKenzie 150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180 Columbus, Ohio 43235
As we prepare to head to Podcast Movement in a few short weeks, we go over some tips whenever you attend podcast trade shows. While very fun, informative and invigorating, conferences can also be extremely tiring and perhaps not turn out to be what you hoped for. Tune in to hear what you should do to get the most out of any conference or trade show you attend. News Pocket Casts acquired from NPR, by Automatic Inc. iOS 14.7 fixes the Apple Podcasts download bug She Rates Dogs co-host Mat George killed in a hit and run in LA Airplane Geeks “Editor at Large” Brad “Launchpad” Marzari killed in an airplane crash Morning Wire launched on Monday, a new podcast to compete in the daily news category For car people, TheDetroitBureau.com launched a new podcast called The Headlight News Best Practice: Trade shows Drink lots of water. You wont' regret it. Pick your sessions you want to go to before the show starts. Pick an alternative just in case the one you want to see is not what you thought it was. Most of the networking happens after-hours or in the hallways or on the show floor, not in the sessions. Have fun but don't drink too much. Take notes or get business cards (if they use them) from people you meet. Visit the booths on the show floor, you might learn something new. Visit the small venders as well. Someday, they might be big and you may have made a good contact. Blubrry News Recent Blog Post: Do you really need a co-host? By Meryl Klemow. PowerPress 8.5.7 was released this week. Mostly bug fixes for our network features. Todd is speaking live at Podcast Movement (twice). If you are going to be there, check it out! Mike will be speaking at Podcast Movement on the virtual track: “Why you need a website for your podcast”. Even if you can't go to Nashville next month, check out the virtual version. Blubrry Pro Tips Preparing Your Guests by Kate from The Blubrry Pro team. Find the prep list on their website. Interview Edwin K. Morris Because You Need to Know Podcast Twitter LinkedIn Pioneer Knowledge Services Question(s) of the Week Question: I want to stop podcasting. Do I have to pay my podcast host to keep my episodes online? Answer: Yes, Blubrry and most other hosts will remove your episodes after you cancel your hosting plan. It's just like the electric bill, you still have a minimum payment even if you never turn on a light that month. In podcast hosting, you have to keep the plan open to keep the files stored online. Most hosts (Blubrry included) allow you to switch to the lowest plan and ALL your back episodes will stay online. ______________ Got a question you'd like us to answer on the show? Drop an email to mike@blubrry.com (audio, text, video) and we may use it. Be sure to follow or subscribe to the companion show to this one, Podcast Help Desk where Mike goes a little deeper into the geeky and techy side of podcasting. https://www.podcasthelpdesk.com ______________ The best place for support with any Blubrry products/services is our ticket system (https://blubrry.com/support/). Tickets give the whole team access rather than direct emails or calls. ______________ Promo code INSIDER for a free month at Blubrry.com Coming at you this week from Blubrry Studios in northern and southern Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com Send us your podcast sticker and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package. Our mailing address is: Blubrry – MacKenzie 150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180 Columbus, Ohio 43235
It's important to take care of your podcast gear, regardless of the original cost. Podcasters should take the time to clean, properly store and travel with their podcasting gear such as microphones, headphones, mixers, recorders, etc. News Apple info: Todd got an email from an Apple Podcasts employee with some info about what Apple is doing with PodcastsConnect.apple.com Netflix hires first head of podcasts How do people find your show in the podcast apps? This is a study by Podnews about which apps search what about your podcast. Newsweek launches its first podcast, The Debate Bring your podcast to Samsung devices British Podcast Awards winners announced Best Practice Studio Hygiene, how to take care of your gear. Keep it clean (dust free is best!) If you have to set it up to do your show every time, find a good place to store your gear. A protective case, dedicated drawer or shelf, a towel or cloth cover never hurt. Cables are fragile. Don't roll them too many times. If it's in a set location, limit access to that location. Keep pets, kids, significant others and coworkers away from it if at all possible. You can also tape down cables so they don't move around or get caught by someone. Double check your settings on everything before you record. Never assume that it will always hold settings and that it will always work the same way. Do a 10 second record test before you start your show to make sure you're getting a good capture. Power down anything you can while not in use. Blubrry News Let your audience do the content creation for you by David Day 2021 Mid Year Podcast Report from Troy Price Try out our new Android app! (iOS coming soon) PowerPress webinar replay here: https://youtu.be/iGcNR8J3cXg Next one is on July 20th at 3:30pm EST, sign up here. Write up about Todd's panel with Rob Walch at Radio Inc. Mike will be speaking at Podcast Movement on the virtual track: Why podcasters need a website for their podcast. Even if you can't go to Nashville next month, check out the virtual version. Is RSS going away? From the New Media Show this week. Blubrry Pro Tips What to do next? Giving your listeners specific actions to take after listening to your podcast, most importantly sending them to your website. Interview: Meet the Team Jeff Levine, Marketing Manager Question(s) of the Week Question: David asks, “There was a typo in the post title of my latest episode. I just fixed it on WordPress. How long does a change like that typically take to filter out to the podcast apps?” Answer: It depends on the app. As with everything RSS based, it will refresh on the app or directory the next time that app or directory (or your listener) pulls the feed. Sometimes things like that can take longer than a new episode. If it doesn't change in a reasonable time (day or so), It will the next time you publish an episode. This goes for any publishing platform, not just WordPress / PowerPress. ______________ Got a question you'd like us to answer on the show? Drop an email to mike@blubrry.com (audio, text, video) and we may use it. Be sure to follow or subscribe to the companion show to this one, Podcast Help Desk where Mike goes a little deeper into the geeky and techy side of podcasting. https://www.podcasthelpdesk.com ______________ The best place for support with any Blubrry products/services is our ticket system (https://blubrry.com/support/). Tickets give the whole team access rather than direct emails or calls. ______________ Promo code INSIDER for a free month at Blubrry.com Coming at you this week from Blubrry Studios in northern and southern Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com
It's important to take care of your podcast gear, regardless of the original cost. Podcasters should take the time to clean, properly store and travel with their podcasting gear such as microphones, headphones, mixers, recorders, etc. News Apple info: Todd got an email from an Apple Podcasts employee with some info about what Apple is doing with PodcastsConnect.apple.com Netflix hires first head of podcasts How do people find your show in the podcast apps? This is a study by Podnews about which apps search what about your podcast. Newsweek launches its first podcast, The Debate Bring your podcast to Samsung devices British Podcast Awards winners announced Best Practice Studio Hygiene, how to take care of your gear. Keep it clean (dust free is best!) If you have to set it up to do your show every time, find a good place to store your gear. A protective case, dedicated drawer or shelf, a towel or cloth cover never hurt. Cables are fragile. Don't roll them too many times. If it's in a set location, limit access to that location. Keep pets, kids, significant others and coworkers away from it if at all possible. You can also tape down cables so they don't move around or get caught by someone. Double check your settings on everything before you record. Never assume that it will always hold settings and that it will always work the same way. Do a 10 second record test before you start your show to make sure you're getting a good capture. Power down anything you can while not in use. Blubrry News Let your audience do the content creation for you by David Day 2021 Mid Year Podcast Report from Troy Price Try out our new Android app! (iOS coming soon) PowerPress webinar replay here: https://youtu.be/iGcNR8J3cXg Next one is on July 20th at 3:30pm EST, sign up here. Write up about Todd's panel with Rob Walch at Radio Inc. Mike will be speaking at Podcast Movement on the virtual track: Why podcasters need a website for their podcast. Even if you can't go to Nashville next month, check out the virtual version. Is RSS going away? From the New Media Show this week. Blubrry Pro Tips What to do next? Giving your listeners specific actions to take after listening to your podcast, most importantly sending them to your website. Interview: Meet the Team Jeff Levine, Marketing Manager Question(s) of the Week Question: David asks, “There was a typo in the post title of my latest episode. I just fixed it on WordPress. How long does a change like that typically take to filter out to the podcast apps?” Answer: It depends on the app. As with everything RSS based, it will refresh on the app or directory the next time that app or directory (or your listener) pulls the feed. Sometimes things like that can take longer than a new episode. If it doesn't change in a reasonable time (day or so), It will the next time you publish an episode. This goes for any publishing platform, not just WordPress / PowerPress. ______________ Got a question you'd like us to answer on the show? Drop an email to mike@blubrry.com (audio, text, video) and we may use it. Be sure to follow or subscribe to the companion show to this one, Podcast Help Desk where Mike goes a little deeper into the geeky and techy side of podcasting. https://www.podcasthelpdesk.com ______________ The best place for support with any Blubrry products/services is our ticket system (https://blubrry.com/support/). Tickets give the whole team access rather than direct emails or calls. ______________ Promo code INSIDER for a free month at Blubrry.com Coming at you this week from Blubrry Studios in northern and southern Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com
Happy National Blueberry Day! Here at Blubrry Podcasting, we love to shed light on any 'holidays' related to our beloved fruit. Often times if people have trouble pronouncing or spelling our name, we tell them it's like the fruit, but without the ee's is all. Anyways, we have lots of podcasting news and topics, including a new segment on the show - pro tips from our Pro-Production team. Catch Toby and Shawn's interview this episode. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded live from two well-separated and socially distanced podcast studios in northern and southern Michigan; here's Podcast Insider. Live Facebook recording. Industry News Apple is still having issues with their latest release Apple seems to have changed things again as far as show notes. Now links work in the description tag (simple ones). And the good news is, this matches Spotify and Google. The doubling thing is still an issue in some views in AP. Zoom bought an AI company working on real-time translation Audacity 3.0 looks like spyware
Happy National Blueberry Day! Here at Blubrry Podcasting, we love to shed light on any 'holidays' related to our beloved fruit. Often times if people have trouble pronouncing or spelling our name, we tell them it's like the fruit, but without the ee's is all. Anyways, we have lots of podcasting news and topics, including a new segment on the show - pro tips from our Pro-Production team. Catch Toby and Shawn's interview this episode. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded live from two well-separated and socially distanced podcast studios in northern and southern Michigan; here's Podcast Insider. Live Facebook recording. Industry News Apple is still having issues with their latest release Apple seems to have changed things again as far as show notes. Now links work in the description tag (simple ones). And the good news is, this matches Spotify and Google. The doubling thing is still an issue in some views in AP. Zoom bought an AI company working on real-time translation Audacity 3.0 looks like spyware
Podcast studios need adjustments and tuning up every once in a while, and definitely at least once every 15 months, which is what we did at the Blubrry studio. Todd made his first trip back to the Columbus office and not only fixed all of the mistakes MacKenzie made moving microphones, but gave it a nice cleaning. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded live from two well-separated and socially distanced podcast studios in northern and southern Michigan; here's Podcast Insider. No live recording this week. News: Mark Cuban will virtual keynote at Podcast Movement 2021 New from Facebook: podcasts and live audio chatrooms Mobile media usage to grow slowly in 2021 Podcasting winners and losers during pandemic Podcast Choice Awards nominations open on July 1st Best Practice: Stay positive and upbeat on your show. Be excited to be there. Blubrry News: The PowerPress webinar will be June 29th at 3:30pm EST. Sign up here. Blog Post: 3 keys to develop your podcast content, by Kim Krajci. Affiliate payments going out this week Follow us on Social! We are active on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Follow our Instagram at blubrry_podcasting to keep up with the most recent news, updates, podcast tips and trends as well as giveaways. We would love to connect with more members of the Blubrry family on social media and give you a shoutout. Also, once a month, we have the Podcaster of the Month to highlight one of our customers and their podcast. Let us know if you are interested in being a Podcaster of the Month. Interview: Meet the Team - Dave Clements Dave's podcast, Playing Games with Strangers Question(s) of the Week Question: From Facebook: Anyone podcast while they travel with a co-host in a different location? What software do you use? Answer: Riverside.fm, Zoom (meeting software), Skype (with call recorder), or Streamyard. Bring a decent mic with you when you travel. Also, don't forget the headphones! Todd uses an ATR2100 USB microphone and Mike uses an SM58 with a Zoom H5 recorder as an audio interface. Those work with the above software to record. ______________ Be sure to follow or subscribe to the companion show to this one, Podcast Help Desk where Mike goes a little deeper into the geeky and techy side of podcasting. https://www.podcasthelpdesk.com What are show notes anyway? ______________ If you have a question you would like us to answer on the show, drop an email to mike@blubrry.com (audio or text or even video if you want) and we may use it on the show. The best place for support with any Blubrry product/service is our ticket system (https://blubrry.com/support/). Sending a ticket gives the whole team access to the question rather than direct emails or direct phone calls. ______________ Promo code INSIDER for a free month at Blubrry.com Coming at you this week from Blubrry Studios in northern and southern Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com Send us your podcast sticker and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package. Our mailing address is: Blubrry – MacKenzie 150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180 Columbus, Ohio 43235
Podcast studios need adjustments and tuning up every once in a while, and definitely at least once every 15 months, which is what we did at the Blubrry studio. Todd made his first trip back to the Columbus office and not only fixed all of the mistakes MacKenzie made moving microphones, but gave it a nice cleaning. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded live from two well-separated and socially distanced podcast studios in northern and southern Michigan; here's Podcast Insider. No live recording this week. News: Mark Cuban will virtual keynote at Podcast Movement 2021 New from Facebook: podcasts and live audio chatrooms Mobile media usage to grow slowly in 2021 Podcasting winners and losers during pandemic Podcast Choice Awards nominations open on July 1st Best Practice: Stay positive and upbeat on your show. Be excited to be there. Blubrry News: The PowerPress webinar will be June 29th at 3:30pm EST. Sign up here. Blog Post: 3 keys to develop your podcast content, by Kim Krajci. Affiliate payments going out this week Follow us on Social! We are active on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Follow our Instagram at blubrry_podcasting to keep up with the most recent news, updates, podcast tips and trends as well as giveaways. We would love to connect with more members of the Blubrry family on social media and give you a shoutout. Also, once a month, we have the Podcaster of the Month to highlight one of our customers and their podcast. Let us know if you are interested in being a Podcaster of the Month. Interview: Meet the Team - Dave Clements Dave's podcast, Playing Games with Strangers Question(s) of the Week Question: From Facebook: Anyone podcast while they travel with a co-host in a different location? What software do you use? Answer: Riverside.fm, Zoom (meeting software), Skype (with call recorder), or Streamyard. Bring a decent mic with you when you travel. Also, don't forget the headphones! Todd uses an ATR2100 USB microphone and Mike uses an SM58 with a Zoom H5 recorder as an audio interface. Those work with the above software to record. ______________ Be sure to follow or subscribe to the companion show to this one, Podcast Help Desk where Mike goes a little deeper into the geeky and techy side of podcasting. https://www.podcasthelpdesk.com What are show notes anyway? ______________ If you have a question you would like us to answer on the show, drop an email to mike@blubrry.com (audio or text or even video if you want) and we may use it on the show. The best place for support with any Blubrry product/service is our ticket system (https://blubrry.com/support/). Sending a ticket gives the whole team access to the question rather than direct emails or direct phone calls. ______________ Promo code INSIDER for a free month at Blubrry.com Coming at you this week from Blubrry Studios in northern and southern Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com Send us your podcast sticker and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package. Our mailing address is: Blubrry – MacKenzie 150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180 Columbus, Ohio 43235
Paying for podcasts, while uncommon is now also available directly through Apple Podcasts. The latest Apple update released channels and subscriptions for podcasts this week and we're anxious to see how many podcasters and listeners choose to dip their foot into the deep end. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded live from two well-separated and socially distanced podcast studios in northern and southern Michigan; here's Podcast Insider. Live Facebook recording. News: Anchor is making RSS optional Apple Podcasts channels and subscriptions are LIVE Luminary launches channel on Apple Podcasts People's Choice Podcast Awards (the original podcast awards) nominations open in 2 weeks International Women's Podcast Awards is looking for nominations Call Her Daddy is going exclusive on Spotify, who paid $60 million EU changes to copyright guidelines Podcasting is open to ridicule Best Practice: Should you have separate social media accounts for your podcast? Pros and cons Blubrry News: Blubrry Developer Resources Get more listeners with a podcast website! by Troy Price No PowerPress update this week... BUT, it's not too early to sign up for the next PowerPress webinar. Mike will take you through installing, setting up and using PowerPress. Plus, he will show you any new things added recently. Webinar on Tues. June 29th at 3:30pm EST. Sign up here. Question(s) of the Week Question: Hi Blubrry! How are you going to be supporting the Apple Podcasts paid subscriptions? I don't see anything about it on your site. Answer: Subscriptions in Apple Podcasts are 100% on Apple. Your website and your podcast host (no matter who it is) has nothing to do with this. Think of it like YouTube (sort of). You don't upload or do anything outside of YouTube to publish a video, it's 100% on their platform. This is Apple's version of this and its audio and/or video. The difference is people have to have a paid subscription to listen or watch your content on that system. Short answer is no, we will not be doing anything for Apple Subscriptions (or Spotify or Patreon or any other closed system). It's a different distribution method, technically, not a traditional podcast. All other podcasts work mostly like they used to. Apple pulls them in via RSS and people can listen and “FOLLOW” (instead of subscribe) just like before. ______________ If you have a question you would like us to answer on the show, drop an email to mike@blubrry.com (audio or text or even video if you want) and we may use it on the show. Be sure to follow or subscribe to the companion show to this one, Podcast Help Desk where Mike goes a little deeper into the geeky and techy side of podcasting. This week I will be talking about the results of my show notes test and talking about show notes in general. ______________ The best place for support with any Blubrry product/service is our ticket system (https://blubrry.com/support/). Sending a ticket gives the whole team access to the question rather than direct emails or direct phone calls. ______________ Promo code INSIDER for a free month at Blubrry.com Coming at you this week from Blubrry Studios in northern and southern Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com Send us your podcast sticker and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package. Our mailing address is: Blubrry – MacKenzie 150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180 Columbus, Ohio 43235
Paying for podcasts, while uncommon is now also available directly through Apple Podcasts. The latest Apple update released channels and subscriptions for podcasts this week and we're anxious to see how many podcasters and listeners choose to dip their foot into the deep end. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded live from two well-separated and socially distanced podcast studios in northern and southern Michigan; here's Podcast Insider. Live Facebook recording. News: Anchor is making RSS optional Apple Podcasts channels and subscriptions are LIVE Luminary launches channel on Apple Podcasts People's Choice Podcast Awards (the original podcast awards) nominations open in 2 weeks International Women's Podcast Awards is looking for nominations Call Her Daddy is going exclusive on Spotify, who paid $60 million EU changes to copyright guidelines Podcasting is open to ridicule Best Practice: Should you have separate social media accounts for your podcast? Pros and cons Blubrry News: Blubrry Developer Resources Get more listeners with a podcast website! by Troy Price No PowerPress update this week... BUT, it's not too early to sign up for the next PowerPress webinar. Mike will take you through installing, setting up and using PowerPress. Plus, he will show you any new things added recently. Webinar on Tues. June 29th at 3:30pm EST. Sign up here. Question(s) of the Week Question: Hi Blubrry! How are you going to be supporting the Apple Podcasts paid subscriptions? I don't see anything about it on your site. Answer: Subscriptions in Apple Podcasts are 100% on Apple. Your website and your podcast host (no matter who it is) has nothing to do with this. Think of it like YouTube (sort of). You don't upload or do anything outside of YouTube to publish a video, it's 100% on their platform. This is Apple's version of this and its audio and/or video. The difference is people have to have a paid subscription to listen or watch your content on that system. Short answer is no, we will not be doing anything for Apple Subscriptions (or Spotify or Patreon or any other closed system). It's a different distribution method, technically, not a traditional podcast. All other podcasts work mostly like they used to. Apple pulls them in via RSS and people can listen and “FOLLOW” (instead of subscribe) just like before. ______________ If you have a question you would like us to answer on the show, drop an email to mike@blubrry.com (audio or text or even video if you want) and we may use it on the show. Be sure to follow or subscribe to the companion show to this one, Podcast Help Desk where Mike goes a little deeper into the geeky and techy side of podcasting. This week I will be talking about the results of my show notes test and talking about show notes in general. ______________ The best place for support with any Blubrry product/service is our ticket system (https://blubrry.com/support/). Sending a ticket gives the whole team access to the question rather than direct emails or direct phone calls. ______________ Promo code INSIDER for a free month at Blubrry.com Coming at you this week from Blubrry Studios in northern and southern Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com Send us your podcast sticker and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package. Our mailing address is: Blubrry – MacKenzie 150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180 Columbus, Ohio 43235
Advertising is a vital part of keeping the podcast industry alive, however there are a few misconceptions on how advertising works concerning downloads and delivery. The Blubrry team clears up any confusion and clarifies how it works exactly. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded live from two well-separated and socially distanced podcast studios in northern and southern Michigan; here's Podcast Insider. Live Facebook recording. News: In an email to podcasters, Apple has set a new launch date for “Subscriptions” in Apple Podcasts, June 15th. Dear Podcast Creator, We're pleased to share that Apple Podcasts Subscriptions and channels will launch worldwide on Tuesday, June 15. To prepare for launch, follow these tips so that your podcast subscriptions and channels shine: Use artwork that is simple, recognizable, and legible. Clearly communicate the benefits you are offering subscribers. Ensure you are uploading enough subscriber-only audio to provide a premium experience. Learn about subscription best practices, guidelines, and more at Apple Podcasts for Creators. Ear Hustle, a very popular podcast by RadioTopia, is becoming a book, This is Ear Hustle. Are podcasters are replacing our real friends? How long should a podcast ad be? Submit Your Tiny Podcast to My RØDECast Contest, deadline June 26th. Ad delivery vs. downloads in podcast Adtech. Best Practice: Who owns your podcast? Some recommended reading here from Tom Webster. Blubrry News: Yet another PowerPress Update, some housecleaning and bug fixes - PowerPress 8.6.6. We're always improving! Podcasting Crosses the Generational Divide by Tara Jean O'Brien If you would like to write for Podcast Insider, like Tara does, email marketing@blubrry.com. We especially would love to have some Blubrry podcasters write for us. Podcast Movement is less than 2 months away! We will be there with some fun new stuff at our booth. Come see us! You can also see us at Dragon Con, NAB and She Podcasts. Question of the Week: Question: I have a show transcript. Now what? Answer: Transcripts aren't good for SEO but those with context are. Often times transcripts contain too many filler words. We don't talk the same way we write (or read). DO NOT use a full transcript as your show notes (blog post). What I suggest is get the transcript and make it into a PDF or plain text file. Upload that file to your media spot on your server and put a link to it in your blog post. PDFs are highly accessible for the visually impaired and are a good way for any hearing impaired people to read (more or less) what you say on your show. This is not the same as captioning. You can also put that URL in the transcript box in the post if you are using PowerPress. Be sure to subscribe to the unofficial companion show to this one, Podcast Help Desk where Mike goes a little deeper into the geeky and techy side of podcasting. This week, I talked to Dave Jones from the Podcast Index project. We clear up some things about PodPing and other podcasting stuff. A tad on the geeky side, but it was a lot of fun! https://www.podcasthelpdesk.com ______________ If you have a question you would like us to answer on the show, drop an email to mike@blubrry.com (Audio or text or even video if you want) and we may use it on the show. The best place for support with any Blubrry products/services is our ticket system (https://blubrry.com/support/). Sending a ticket gives the whole team access to the question rather than direct emails or direct phone calls. ______________ Promo code INSIDER for a free month at Blubrry.com Coming at you this week from Blubrry Studios in northern and southern Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com
One thing you can always say about how podcasting works, it's always changing. The last couple of weeks it seems that there is a sort of shift in how it works on basic levels. Or, does it work the same and only some apps are changing? Apple changed Subscribe to Follow for free podcasts. Apple added "Subscribe" for premium podcasting. Spotify say "Me too!" and adds Premium Podcasting for a very limited number of people. Apple may have changed how their app works when it comes to "followed" (ie. subscribed) podcasts work. *still not sure about that Apple really hid the "Add show by URL" function in Apple Podcasts. What do we indie podcasters have to do to insure our shows remain free of gatekeepers and the cancel culture? This podcast is posted on PodcastHelpDesk.com. Go there and subscribe (or Follow)!
As a podcaster, it's good to have an overview of the industry as a whole. Such as, how many podcasts are there? That's an easy answer, over 2 million as of spring 2021. However, once you start to look at the shows individually, can all of them really be counted? Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded live from two well-separated and socially distanced podcast studios in northern and southern Michigan; here’s Podcast Insider. Live Facebook recording. News: Religion is no longer the largest category of podcasts (at Apple Podcasts) Numbers that make you think: 26% of all shows in Apple Podcasts have just one episode Are there really over 2 million podcasts? Yes, but maybe not. Wondery, recently purchased by Amazon, is looking to double its staff with nearly 75 job openings. Canadian Podcast award nominations are open until April 30th. Apple launched a new exclusive podcast, in a promotion strategy with the release of a new TV show. Spotify quietly removing more Joe Rogan episodes. Best Practice: Send your listeners to your website. Do not focus on sending listeners to one platform. You can list (and link) all of their options such as Google, Spotify, etc on your website. Blubrry News: PowerPress 8.5.5 is out! PowerPress 8.6 is currently in internal beta. New stats widget and some UI tweaks. If you would like to beta test PowerPress 8.6, email mike@blubrry.com. RIAA takedowns for copyrighted music are on the upswing. Be careful! Question(s) of the Week Question: Craig on the Blubrry Facebook Group “If I post my podcast via WordPress and make the visibility "private" will it still post to my public RSS feed?” Answer: No. The post is published and the public is required for the episode to get into the RSS feed. Using PowerPress, it creates a podcast feed from your blog posts. That being what it does, all posts that are public and have a podcast episode file attached as an enclosure, will be in the RSS feed. Blogging and podcasting are the same things. If you make a blog post private, it does not show up in syndication feeds. If it’s public and published, it will go into the RSS feed. Question 2: “I recently switched website hosts and now my RSS feed is coming up with an error 404 Not Found. Any suggestions on how to fix this?” Answer 2: The problem is on the new host, your permalinks are set to default (plain) in WordPress settings. That causes your feed address to change to https://domain.com/?feed=podcast instead of https://domain.com/feed/podcast/. Set your permalinks to “post name” or anything other than “plain” and it will correct the feed address. ______________ If you have a question you would like us to answer on the show, drop an email to mike@blubrry.com (Audio or text or even video if you want) and we may use it on the show. The best place for support with any Blubrry products/services is our ticket system (https://blubrry.com/support/) Sending a ticket gives the whole team access to the question rather than direct emails or direct phone calls. ______________ Be sure to subscribe to the unofficial companion show to this one, Podcast Help Desk where Mike goes a little deeper into the geeky and techy side of podcasting. This week, I plan to air my top 10 podcasting grievances https://www.podcasthelpdesk.com ______________ Promo code INSIDER for a free month at Blubrry.com Coming at you this week from Blubrry Studios in northern and southern Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com Send us your podcast sticker and a self-address stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package. Our mailing address is: Blubrry – MacKenzie 150 E. Campus View Blvd.
As a podcaster, it's good to have an overview of the industry as a whole. Such as, how many podcasts are there? That's an easy answer, over 2 million as of spring 2021. However, once you start to look at the shows individually, can all of them really be counted? Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded live from two well-separated and socially distanced podcast studios in northern and southern Michigan; here’s Podcast Insider. Live Facebook recording. News: Religion is no longer the largest category of podcasts (at Apple Podcasts) Numbers that make you think: 26% of all shows in Apple Podcasts have just one episode Are there really over 2 million podcasts? Yes, but maybe no. Wondery, recently purchased by Amazon, is looking to double its staff with nearly 75 job openings. Canadian Podcast award nominations are open until April 30th. Apple launched a new exclusive podcast, in a promotion strategy with the release of a new TV show. Spotify quietly removing more Joe Rogan episodes. Best Practice: Send your listeners to your website. Do not focus on sending listeners to one platform. You can list (and link) all of their options such as Google, Spotify, etc on your website. Blubrry News: PowerPress 8.5.5 is out! PowerPress 8.6 is currently in internal beta. New stats widget and some UI tweaks. If you would like to beta test PowerPress 8.6, email mike@blubrry.com. RIAA takedowns for copyrighted music are on the upswing. Be careful! Question(s) of the Week Question: Craig on the Blubrry Facebook Group “If I post my podcast via WordPress and make the visibility "private" will it still post to my public RSS feed?” Answer: No. The post being published and public is required for the episode to get into the RSS feed. Using PowerPress, it creates a podcast feed from your blog posts. That being what it does, all posts that are public and have a podcast episode file attached as an enclosure, will be in the RSS feed. Blogging and podcasting are the same thing. If you make a blog post private, it does not show up in syndication feeds. If it’s public and published, it will go into the RSS feed. Question 2: “I recently switched website hosts and now my RSS feed is coming up with an error 404 Not Found. Any suggestions on how to fix this?” Answer 2: The problem is on the new host, your permalinks are set to default (plain) in WordPress settings. That causes your feed address to change to https://domain.com/?feed=podcast instead of https://domain.com/feed/podcast/. Set your permalinks to “post name” or anything other than “plain” and it will correct the feed address. ______________ If you have a question you would like us to answer on the show, drop an email to mike@blubrry.com (Audio or text or even video if you want) and we may use it on the show. The best place for support with any Blubrry products/services is our ticket system (https://blubrry.com/support/) Sending a ticket gives the whole team access to the question rather than direct emails or direct phone calls. ______________ Be sure to subscribe to the unofficial companion show to this one, Podcast Help Desk where Mike goes a little deeper into the geeky and techy side of podcasting. This week, I plan to air my top 10 podcasting grievances https://www.podcasthelpdesk.com ______________ Promo code INSIDER for a free month at Blubrry.com Coming at you this week from Blubrry Studios in northern and southern Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com Send us your podcast sticker and a self-address stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package. Our mailing address is: Blubrry – MacKenzie 150 E. Campus View Blvd.
Happy April Fools Day! We promise, we do enjoy helping our customers. One thing we don't joke about at Blubrry Podcasting is copyrighted music or material. It'll get podcasters into hot water fast (seriously, don't be a fool) and we highly recommend getting your intros, outros and any music played in your episodes, from a reputable source where you are most likely going to pay for it. It doesn't have to be expensive, it just has to be legal. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded live from two well-separated and socially distanced podcast studios in northern and southern Michigan; here’s Podcast Insider. Live Facebook recording. News: Entercom, Owners of CBS Radio, Cadence13, Pineapple Street Studios and Podcorn changed its name to Audacy. Podcast Index now has over 2 million podcasts! The Ramsey Show has reached one billion downloads. Apple Podcasts Connect has a 'known issue’ with validating new RSS feeds. They are aware of it and are working on it. Serial Productions new 5 episode podcast launching soon. The Improvement Association is about election fraud in small town South Carolina. James Cridland pulled off a great April Fools episode/issue of PodNews.net today. We highly recommend it. Podcaster Radio expands in the UK to Birmingham, England. Best Practice: Podcast Intros, Outros and Music Do you need a music opener? Safe places to get that music. For instance... our partner Source Audio. Blubrry News: PowerPress 8.5.5 should be out soon fixing a LONG-STANDING bug in Migrate Media. Along with some other minor UI tweaks. Collaborations Benefit Podcasters, from our blog. PowerPress 8.6 in internal beta. New stats widget and some UI Tweaks. If you would like to beta test PowerPress 8.6, email mike@blubrry.com Tip of the Week: Do you sometimes wonder where a podcast is hosted or what RSS feed a podcast is using? Do you don’t know what yours is (you should know your own RSS feed). You can find an RSS feed of any show using CastFeedValidator.com. Just click on “Find Your Feed” in the upper right. Enter the title of the show as listed in Apple Podcasts and the tool will find the RSS feed. Just click on “View RSS” and it will take you to the RSS address of the show and you can see what the address is. If you have a question you would like us to answer on the show, drop an email to mike@blubrry.com (Audio or text or even video if you want) and we may use it on the show. The best place for support with any Blubrry products/services is our ticket system (https://blubrry.com/support/) Sending a ticket gives the whole team access to the question rather than direct emails or direct phone calls. ______________ Be sure to subscribe to the companion show to this one, Podcast Help Desk where Mike goes a little deeper into the geeky and techy side of podcasting. This week Mike talks with Andy Lehman (maker of the Podcast Namespace WordPress Plugin) about the Podcasting 2.0 and the “podcast” namespace. https://www.podcasthelpdesk.com ______________ Promo code INSIDER for a free month at Blubrry.com Coming at you this week from Blubrry Studios in northern and southern Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com Send us your podcast sticker and a self-address stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package. Our mailing address is: Blubrry – MacKenzie 150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180 Columbus, Ohio 43235
Happy April Fools Day! We promise, we do enjoy helping our customers. One thing we don't joke about at Blubrry Podcasting is copyrighted music or material. It'll get podcasters into hot water fast (seriously, don't be a fool) and we highly recommend getting your intros, outros and any music played in your episodes, from a reputable source where you are most likely going to pay for it. It doesn't have to be expensive, it just has to be legal. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded live from two well-separated and socially distanced podcast studios in northern and southern Michigan; here’s Podcast Insider. Live Facebook recording. News: Entercom, Owners of CBS Radio, Cadence13, Pineapple Street Studios and Podcorn changed its name to Audacy. Podcast Index now has over 2 million podcasts! The Ramsey Show has reached one billion downloads. Apple Podcasts Connect has a 'known issue’ with validating new RSS feeds. They are aware of it and are working on it. Serial Productions new 5 episode podcast launching soon. The Improvement Association is about election fraud in small town South Carolina. James Cridland pulled off a great April Fools episode/issue of PodNews.net today. We highly recommend it. Podcaster Radio expands in the UK to Birmingham, England. Best Practice: Podcast Intros, Outros and Music Do you need a music opener? Safe places to get that music. For instance... our partner Source Audio. Blubrry News: PowerPress 8.5.5 should be out soon fixing a LONG-STANDING bug in Migrate Media. Along with some other minor UI tweaks. Collaborations Benefit Podcasters, from our blog. PowerPress 8.6 in internal beta. New stats widget and some UI Tweaks. If you would like to beta test PowerPress 8.6, email mike@blubrry.com Tip of the Week: Do you sometimes wonder where a podcast is hosted or what RSS feed a podcast is using? Do you don’t know what yours is (you should know your own RSS feed). You can find an RSS feed of any show using CastFeedValidator.com. Just click on “Find Your Feed” in the upper right. Enter the title of the show as listed in Apple Podcasts and the tool will find the RSS feed. Just click on “View RSS” and it will take you to the RSS address of the show and you can see what the address is. If you have a question you would like us to answer on the show, drop an email to mike@blubrry.com (Audio or text or even video if you want) and we may use it on the show. The best place for support with any Blubrry products/services is our ticket system (https://blubrry.com/support/) Sending a ticket gives the whole team access to the question rather than direct emails or direct phone calls. ______________ Be sure to subscribe to the companion show to this one, Podcast Help Desk where Mike goes a little deeper into the geeky and techy side of podcasting. This week Mike talks with Andy Lehman (maker of the Podcast Namespace WordPress Plugin) about the Podcasting 2.0 and the “podcast” namespace. https://www.podcasthelpdesk.com ______________ Promo code INSIDER for a free month at Blubrry.com Coming at you this week from Blubrry Studios in northern and southern Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com Send us your podcast sticker and a self-address stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package. Our mailing address is: Blubrry – MacKenzie 150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180 Columbus, Ohio 43235
Special Announcement: Samsung Podcasts — Blubrry is a launch partner. Organizing your podcast production helps to make sure your audience is getting consistent episodes and makes it easier for you, the podcaster. Earlier this week in a blog post we shared some ways to make pre and post production simple, and Todd and Mike review some of those tactics in today's episode. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded live from two well-separated and socially distanced podcast studios in northern and southern Michigan; here’s Podcast Insider. Live Facebook recording. News: Google adds automatic subtitles in Chrome for web audio (and video) players. Over 2 million podcasts in Apple Podcasts, wow. Most listeners say they will not pay for a podcast. We're not surprised. Kangaroofern Inaugurates Australiasia’s First Podcast Summit – Podfiesta April 10th-12th. Podcasting is always the next big thing Podcast Prefix Analytics explained Best Practice: Organizing your production: How Podcast Insider does show-prep, records and publishes. Perfect your process: Prep, record, post-production, publish your episode Checklists are good (see blog article below) Double check your equipment and settings Don’t forget to hit RECORD :) Blubrry News: PowerPress 8.6 is in the works, will include new stats reporting in the WordPress dashboard Optimize Your Podcast Pre-Production with a Checklist, from our blog. Growing Your Audience Organically, with Todd Cochrane from Podcast Movement University! Today, PowerPress 8.5 and Podcast Index Tags webinar Question(s) of the Week: Question: I bought a Blue Yeti microphone and I can’t get it to sound good at all. What can I do to make it sound better? Answer: The Blue Yeti is a condenser mic. Condenser mics require a quiet environment. So, if possible, record in a quiet place with lots of “soft” things around. A carpeted room with curtains over the windows, a closet perhaps. Also, you have to tweak the settings to help prevent extra sounds from getting into the mic. First thing, Yeti is a side-address microphone, which means you should speak into the side of the microphone with the Blue logo facing you. Get up close and personsal, (2-6 inches) from the microphone. Use a pop-filter in-between you and the mic. Turn the gain (volume) of the microphone down lower than you think it should be. Test the recording and turn the input to your source down until your levels are about ¾ of the way up (depending on what sort of meter you have in the software). Lower is better. Once you have finished recording, run the file though a leveling program like Auphonic. This will boost the volume back up to standard if you record low (like you should with a Yeti). Do some test recordings to get proper levels without too much background noise and remember where those settings are (or take a picture). The Yeti would not be my first choice for a podcasting mic. A dynamic USB mic like the ATR2100X, Samson Q2U or the Shure MV7 would be a better choice if you can swing it. Yeti’s are not necessarily bad, but do take a bit more care and planning to get them to sound good at first. ______________ Be sure to subscribe to the companion show to this one, Podcast Help Desk where Mike goes a little deeper into the geeky and tech side of podcasting. This weekend, I will be explaining the podcast namespace tags and why you might want to start using them. https://www.podcasthelpdesk.com ______________ Promo code INSIDER for a free month at Blubrry.com Coming at you this week from Blubrry Studios in northern and southern Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only).
Special Announcement: Samsung Podcasts — Blubrry is a launch partner. Organizing your podcast production helps to make sure your audience is getting consistent episodes and makes it easier for you, the podcaster. Earlier this week in a blog post we shared some ways to make pre and post production simple, and Todd and Mike review some of those tactics in today's episode. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded live from two well-separated and socially distanced podcast studios in northern and southern Michigan; here’s Podcast Insider. Live Facebook recording. News: Google adds automatic subtitles in Chrome for web audio (and video) players. Over 2 million podcasts in Apple Podcasts, wow. Most listeners say they will not pay for a podcast. We're not surprised. Kangaroofern Inaugurates Australiasia’s First Podcast Summit – Podfiesta April 10th-12th. Podcasting is always the next big thing Podcast Prefix Analytics explained Best Practice: Organizing your production: How Podcast Insider does show-prep, records and publishes. Perfect your process: Prep, record, post-production, publish your episode Checklists are good (see blog article below) Double check your equipment and settings Don’t forget to hit RECORD :) Blubrry News: PowerPress 8.6 is in the works, will include new stats reporting in the WordPress dashboard Optimize Your Podcast Pre-Production with a Checklist, from our blog. Growing Your Audience Organically, with Todd Cochrane from Podcast Movement University! Today, PowerPress 8.5 and Podcast Index Tags webinar Question(s) of the Week: Question: I bought a Blue Yeti microphone and I can’t get it to sound good at all. What can I do to make it sound better? Answer: The Blue Yeti is a condenser mic. Condenser mics require a quiet environment. So, if possible, record in a quiet place with lots of “soft” things around. A carpeted room with curtains over the windows, a closet perhaps. Also, you have to tweak the settings to help prevent extra sounds from getting into the mic. First thing, Yeti is a side-address microphone, which means you should speak into the side of the microphone with the Blue logo facing you. Get up close and personsal, (2-6 inches) from the microphone. Use a pop-filter in-between you and the mic. Turn the gain (volume) of the microphone down lower than you think it should be. Test the recording and turn the input to your source down until your levels are about ¾ of the way up (depending on what sort of meter you have in the software). Lower is better. Once you have finished recording, run the file though a leveling program like Auphonic. This will boost the volume back up to standard if you record low (like you should with a Yeti). Do some test recordings to get proper levels without too much background noise and remember where those settings are (or take a picture). The Yeti would not be my first choice for a podcasting mic. A dynamic USB mic like the ATR2100X, Samson Q2U or the Shure MV7 would be a better choice if you can swing it. Yeti’s are not necessarily bad, but do take a bit more care and planning to get them to sound good at first. ______________ Be sure to subscribe to the companion show to this one, Podcast Help Desk where Mike goes a little deeper into the geeky and tech side of podcasting. This weekend, I will be explaining the podcast namespace tags and why you might want to start using them. https://www.podcasthelpdesk.com ______________ Promo code INSIDER for a free month at Blubrry.com Coming at you this week from Blubrry Studios in northern and southern Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only).
Many podcasters have this question: what day should you release your podcast episode. There isn't a straight answer on this, but a few solid recommendations that we go over in our experience and the overall industry. We also chat about some podcast event changes and what's going on with Blubrry (PowerPress). Thanks to Diana from DWS Ministries for joining Todd this time around. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded live from two well-separated and socially distanced podcast studios in northern and southern Michigan; here’s Podcast Insider. Live Facebook recording. News: Overcast tracking... at odds with Chartable and Podsights. Read about it here and here. SquadCast: Audio and Video is now out of beta. Podfest has delayed their June in-person event. Podcast Movement 2021, in-person Nashville Aug. 3-6, 2021. We'll be there! Dallas August 2022, Podcast Movement. And PM Evolutions 2022 with be in Los Angeles March 2022. Best Practice: Is there a best day of the week to release your episodes? Short answer: No. Longer answer: Not really, unless your show is news related and the news you cover happens at a particular time each week. For example, an NFL or NASCAR podcast might be best released on Monday’s after the game/race or on the Friday before. There are days that, across the podcasting space, that more podcasts are downloaded than other days. But that doesn’t mean those are the best days to release a show. It just means that more people get their podcasts on that day than other days. Just like most things, do what works for you. It won’t matter too much if you release on Thursdays or Mondays, just that you release episodes. Try to be consistent in whatever schedule you choose and people will build you into their schedule of listening. Blubrry News: Use your Podcasting Skills on Clubhouse, from our blog. PowerPress training webinar on March 25th at 3pm EDT. We will go over the new tags in PowerPress. Next PowerPress update will be for the stats dashboard widget Podcaster of the Month - Jenny Wheeler, look for her interview on the show soon. Interview: Diana Winkler: DSW-Ministries: A Musical Safe Haven, Empowerment Over Abuse Connect with Diane... Website Facebook Twitter YouTube Pinterest Question(s) of the Week: Question: How do I get my podcast on podcast listening app? (Apple, Google, Stitcher, Spotify and all the rest). Answer: There isn’t a simple one sentence answer, but luckily it's not difficult. Follow the steps below. Establish your RSS feed aka publish an episode. Submit that RSS feed to your desired directory/app. All directories and apps are different but we have guides on how to submit to the most popular places. Continue publishing. It's as simple as that; when you publish those directories and apps will update accordingly. Learn more about it here, or head to PowerPress Settings and then Destinations. ______________ Be sure to subscribe to the companion show to this one, Podcast Help Desk where Mike goes a little deeper into the geeky and tech side of podcasting. This weekend, I will be explaining the podcast namespace tags and why you might want to start using them. https://www.podcasthelpdesk.com ______________ Promo code INSIDER for a free month at Blubrry.com Coming at you this week from Blubrry Studios in northern and southern Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com Send us your podcast sticker and a self-address stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package. Our mailing address is: Blubrry – MacKenzie 150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180 Columbus, Ohio 43235
Many podcasters have this question: what day should you release your podcast episode. There isn't a straight answer on this, but a few solid recommendations that we go over in our experience and the overall industry. We also chat about some podcast event changes and what's going on with Blubrry (PowerPress). Thanks to Diana from DWS Ministries for joining Todd this time around. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded live from two well-separated and socially distanced podcast studios in northern and southern Michigan; here’s Podcast Insider. Live Facebook recording. News: Overcast tracking... at odds with Chartable and Podsights. Read about it here and here. SquadCast: Audio and Video is now out of beta. Podfest has delayed their June in-person event. Podcast Movement 2021, in-person Nashville Aug. 3-6, 2021. We'll be there! Dallas August 2022, Podcast Movement. And PM Evolutions 2022 with be in Los Angeles March 2022. Best Practice: Is there a best day of the week to release your episodes? Short answer: No. Longer answer: Not really, unless your show is news related and the news you cover happens at a particular time each week. For example, an NFL or NASCAR podcast might be best released on Monday’s after the game/race or on the Friday before. There are days that, across the podcasting space, that more podcasts are downloaded than other days. But that doesn’t mean those are the best days to release a show. It just means that more people get their podcasts on that day than other days. Just like most things, do what works for you. It won’t matter too much if you release on Thursdays or Mondays, just that you release episodes. Try to be consistent in whatever schedule you choose and people will build you into their schedule of listening. Blubrry News: Use your Podcasting Skills on Clubhouse, from our blog. PowerPress training webinar on March 25th at 3pm EDT. We will go over the new tags in PowerPress. Next PowerPress update will be for the stats dashboard widget Podcaster of the Month - Jenny Wheeler, look for her interview on the show soon. Interview: Diana Winkler: DSW-Ministries: A Musical Safe Haven, Empowerment Over Abuse Connect with Diane... Website Facebook Twitter YouTube Pinterest Question(s) of the Week: Question: How do I get my podcast on podcast listening app? (Apple, Google, Stitcher, Spotify and all the rest). Answer: There isn’t a simple one sentence answer, but luckily it's not difficult. Follow the steps below. Establish your RSS feed aka publish an episode. Submit that RSS feed to your desired directory/app. All directories and apps are different but we have guides on how to submit to the most popular places. Continue publishing. It's as simple as that; when you publish those directories and apps will update accordingly. Learn more about it here, or head to PowerPress Settings and then Destinations. ______________ Be sure to subscribe to the companion show to this one, Podcast Help Desk where Mike goes a little deeper into the geeky and tech side of podcasting. This weekend, I will be explaining the podcast namespace tags and why you might want to start using them. https://www.podcasthelpdesk.com ______________ Promo code INSIDER for a free month at Blubrry.com Coming at you this week from Blubrry Studios in northern and southern Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com Send us your podcast sticker and a self-address stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package. Our mailing address is: Blubrry – MacKenzie 150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180 Columbus, Ohio 43235
Podcasting is always changing, and that's certainly been the case this week. Starting out with a change in Apple Podcasts, changing the option from Subscribe to Follow. Multiple acquisitions are in the works and the yearly Infinite Dial results were presented earlier this week. Podcasts are growing in popularity, again. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded live from two well-separated and socially distanced podcast studios in northern and southern Michigan; here’s Podcast Insider. Live Facebook recording. News: Apple Podcasts changing the word Subscribe to Follow inside their app. Entercom acquires Podcorn. Podchaser acquires Podrover and Podcharts. Last week the Podcast Academy unveiled nominees for The Ambies, check out is a link to the list. More people listening to podcasts than ever before, based on the Edison Research Infinite Dial 2021. Google Podcasts adding Like and Dislike to tweak your episode recommendations. Best Practice: What do you want your podcast to accomplish? Set a goal for your podcast. What do you want out podcasting? Are you podcasting for fun? Are you podcasting to make money? Are you podcasting to promote a business? Are you podcasting to learn or be an expert in a subject? (both can be true at the same time). Do you want to be famous? There is no wrong answer. Just be clear on what you want to do. Blubrry News: PowerPress 8.5.3, featuring Podcast Index tags, out now! PowerPress training webinar on March 25th at 3pm EDT. We will go over the new tags in PowerPress. Women’s History Month on Podcast Insider. Women’s voices ring across the history of podcasting. Interview: Next week we’ll have an interview with Jenny Wheeler and her show The Joys of Binge Reading Question(s) of the Week: Question: I want to rebrand my podcast. What are the steps needed to do that? Answer: Here is a little checklist that will help you make sure you get it rebranded correctly. Change the feed title. Change the podcast artwork. Change the feed description and the Apple descriptions to match the new name. Change the website’s domain name. If you change the domain name on the site or move to a new site, do a 301 redirect of the RSS feed. (Leave the old domain/site up for at least 30 days with the redirect in place). Give Apple and the other syndication points time to update the name/image; normally three days or so. Spotify is different, you may have to change the feed address in Spotify if you moved the feed or contact your hosting provider to make the change. ______________ Be sure to subscribe to the companion show to this one, Podcast Help Desk where Mike goes a little deeper into the geeky and tech side of podcasting. https://www.podcasthelpdesk.com ______________ Promo code INSIDER for a free month at Blubrry.com Coming at you this week from Blubrry Studios in northern and southern Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com Send us your podcast sticker and a self-address stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package. Our mailing address is: Blubrry – MacKenzie 150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180 Columbus, Ohio 43235
Podcasting is always changing, and that's certainly been the case this week. Starting out with a change in Apple Podcasts, changing the option from Subscribe to Follow. Multiple acquisitions are in the works and the yearly Infinite Dial results were presented earlier this week. Podcasts are growing in popularity, again. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded live from two well-separated and socially distanced podcast studios in northern and southern Michigan; here’s Podcast Insider. Live Facebook recording. News: Apple Podcasts changing the word Subscribe to Follow inside their app. Entercom acquires Podcorn. Podchaser acquires Podrover and Podcharts. Last week the Podcast Academy unveiled nominees for The Ambies, check out is a link to the list. More people listening to podcasts than ever before, based on the Edison Research Infinite Dial 2021. Google Podcasts adding Like and Dislike to tweak your episode recommendations. Best Practice: What do you want your podcast to accomplish? Set a goal for your podcast. What do you want out podcasting? Are you podcasting for fun? Are you podcasting to make money? Are you podcasting to promote a business? Are you podcasting to learn or be an expert in a subject? (both can be true at the same time). Do you want to be famous? There is no wrong answer. Just be clear on what you want to do. Blubrry News: PowerPress 8.5.3, featuring Podcast Index tags, out now! PowerPress training webinar on March 25th at 3pm EDT. We will go over the new tags in PowerPress. Women’s History Month on Podcast Insider. Women’s voices ring across the history of podcasting. Interview: Next week we’ll have an interview with Jenny Wheeler and her show The Joys of Binge Reading Question(s) of the Week: Question: I want to rebrand my podcast. What are the steps needed to do that? Answer: Here is a little checklist that will help you make sure you get it rebranded correctly. Change the feed title. Change the podcast artwork. Change the feed description and the Apple descriptions to match the new name. Change the website’s domain name. If you change the domain name on the site or move to a new site, do a 301 redirect of the RSS feed. (Leave the old domain/site up for at least 30 days with the redirect in place). Give Apple and the other syndication points time to update the name/image; normally three days or so. Spotify is different, you may have to change the feed address in Spotify if you moved the feed or contact your hosting provider to make the change. ______________ Be sure to subscribe to the companion show to this one, Podcast Help Desk where Mike goes a little deeper into the geeky and tech side of podcasting. https://www.podcasthelpdesk.com ______________ Promo code INSIDER for a free month at Blubrry.com Coming at you this week from Blubrry Studios in northern and southern Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com Send us your podcast sticker and a self-address stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package. Our mailing address is: Blubrry – MacKenzie 150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180 Columbus, Ohio 43235
You're not done once you publish your podcast. Next comes marketing the episode, typically on social media. But before you do that, you might want to do one more thing right after you publish. Make sure that the episode indeed plays. That and more on today's episode of Podcast Insider with Todd Cochrane and Mike Dell. Thanks for Dave Graveline for becoming part of the Blubrry community recently as well as being our guest interview this week. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. News: The nominees for The Ambies, the Awards for Excellence in Audio, from the Podcast Academy, were announced today. Google announced a new audio format for voice, Lira. This new format is supposed to be only 3kbps, with plans to make it open source. Omny says smart speakers will overtake desktop browser downloads soon. New podcast In Plain Sight with Lady Bird Johnson from ABC. The Wynn Las Vegas has invested in sports podcaster Blue Wire. A studio in the hotel lobby is in the works. Best Practice: Don’t be surprised, check your episodes after you publish them. After publishing, hit play on the player on your site. Does it play? Does it sound good? Make sure it’s the correct episode audio. It can happen where you upload the wrong audio when posting a podcast, always good to double check. Subscribe to your own show. Either in Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts (if you are on Android). You will get the new episode quite quickly after publishing. After 24 hours, check all the syndication points (Apple, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and so on). If only one is missing your new episode, that means it is not YOUR issue, it’s an issue with that platform. Rare, but it happens. All services have issues from time to time. Relax and get working on your next episode! It’s all working perfectly. Blubrry News: Read here to learn about Blubrry stats name changes: Free, Standard, Advanced PowerPress 8.5 will include Podcast Index tags! Clubhouse for Podcasters, the pros and cons. Interview: Dave Graveline's show Into Tomorrow with Dave Graveline Connect with Dave here... Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Question(s) of the Week Question: Chris on Facebook: “Does anyone use Zencastr instead of Zoom for video interviews for podcasts? And why?” Answer: We use Skype and a very well-equipped studio setup with a video switcher, etc. for this show when we are doing live video. Today, we are trying out Riverside.fm. Zoom works well because just about everyone has it, but there are a lot of good products out there for video and audio remote interviews and such; use what works for you. ______________ Be sure to subscribe to the companion show to this one, Podcast Help Desk where Mike goes a little deeper into the geeky and tech side of podcasting. https://www.podcasthelpdesk.com ______________ Promo code INSIDER for a free month at Blubrry.com Coming at you this week from Blubrry Studios in northern and southern Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com Let us know you’d like to be Podcaster of the Month or a guest on the show. Email mackenzie@blubrry.com Send us your podcast sticker and a self-address stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package. Our mailing address is: Blubrry – MacKenzie 150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180 Columbus, Ohio 43235
You're not done once you publish your podcast. Next comes marketing the episode, typically on social media. But before you do that, you might want to do one more thing right after you publish. Make sure that the episode indeed plays. That and more on today's episode of Podcast Insider with Todd Cochrane and Mike Dell. Thanks for Dave Graveline for becoming part of the Blubrry community recently as well as being our guest interview this week. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. News: The nominees for The Ambies, the Awards for Excellence in Audio, from the Podcast Academy, were announced today. Google announced a new audio format for voice, Lira. This new format is supposed to be only 3kbps, with plans to make it open source. Omny says smart speakers will overtake desktop browser downloads soon. New podcast In Plain Sight with Lady Bird Johnson from ABC. The Wynn Las Vegas has invested in sports podcaster Blue Wire. A studio in the hotel lobby is in the works. Best Practice: Don’t be surprised, check your episodes after you publish them. After publishing, hit play on the player on your site. Does it play? Does it sound good? Make sure it’s the correct episode audio. It can happen where you upload the wrong audio when posting a podcast, always good to double check. Subscribe to your own show. Either in Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts (if you are on Android). You will get the new episode quite quickly after publishing. After 24 hours, check all the syndication points (Apple, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and so on). If only one is missing your new episode, that means it is not YOUR issue, it’s an issue with that platform. Rare, but it happens. All services have issues from time to time. Relax and get working on your next episode! It’s all working perfectly. Blubrry News: Read here to learn about Blubrry stats name changes: Free, Standard, Advanced PowerPress 8.5 will include Podcast Index tags! Clubhouse for Podcasters, the pros and cons. Interview: Dave Graveline's show Into Tomorrow with Dave Graveline Connect with Dave here... Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Question(s) of the Week Question: Chris on Facebook: “Does anyone use Zencastr instead of Zoom for video interviews for podcasts? And why?” Answer: We use Skype and a very well-equipped studio setup with a video switcher, etc. for this show when we are doing live video. Today, we are trying out Riverside.fm. Zoom works well because just about everyone has it, but there are a lot of good products out there for video and audio remote interviews and such; use what works for you. ______________ Be sure to subscribe to the companion show to this one, Podcast Help Desk where Mike goes a little deeper into the geeky and tech side of podcasting. https://www.podcasthelpdesk.com ______________ Promo code INSIDER for a free month at Blubrry.com Coming at you this week from Blubrry Studios in northern and southern Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com Let us know you’d like to be Podcaster of the Month or a guest on the show. Email mackenzie@blubrry.com Send us your podcast sticker and a self-address stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package. Our mailing address is: Blubrry – MacKenzie 150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180 Columbus, Ohio 43235
If you're not a web novice, it can be hard to know when to update your podcast website. So, so many podcasters are doing their show because they are passionate and knowledgeable on their topic, but that doesn't mean they are familiar with all the behind the scenes tasks that are required to make the podcast run well. If you're not sure on how to manage your podcast website, you're not alone. Mike Dell and Dave Clements, from Blubrry support, go over some of the basics to keep your website running smoothly. Of course, they also dive into some new celebrity podcasts, hackers in podcasting and money spent on podcast advertising. Just a note, Mike does say this is episode 231 at the beginning, but it is in fact, episode 232. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded live from two well-separated and socially distanced podcast studios in central Indiana and northern Michigan; here’s Podcast Insider. News: Several podcast companies were on the receiving end of a DDOS attack earlier this week. James Cridland from Podnews.net talked to the ‘hackers’. Acast has purchased Radio Public. President Obama and Bruce Springsteen will be hosting a show together on Spotify. Gimlet’s Reply All host PJ Vogt steps away and more. Talk radio host Rush Limbaugh passes away at 70. The top advertisers in podcasting for January 2021. Best Practice: Keeping your website up-to-date Update the following when it calls for it. Plugins Themes WordPress itself Remove any unused themes and plugins Blubrry News: Exciting things coming in PowerPress soon! Recent blog post: Always Ask Your Audience March is International Women's Month, look out for posts on our social media and directory for shows. Question(s) of the Week: Question: What have you found the best way of starting an introduction in a podcast episode? Answer: Just start. I know that is too easy; what I like to do is say hi and quick welcome to the episode. Sometimes I go over what is going to be in the episode if it’s many things, and I use a saying at the beginning of my personal shows. Some people edit a quote out of something in the middle of the show as a “cold open”. Some play music (legal music like we do), and some just get right into it. It shouldn’t take more than 30 seconds to get into the content. Again, this is totally dependent on what your show is about, the format that YOU choose. Playing Games with Strangers with Dave Clements On the next Podcast Help Desk episode: Free podcast hosting. Is it really a viable option? https://www.podcasthelpdesk.com ______________ Promo code INSIDER for a free month at Blubrry.com Coming at you this week from Blubrry Studios in northern and southern Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com Let us know you’d like to be Podcaster of the Month or a guest on the show. Email mackenzie@blubrry.com Send us your podcast sticker and a self-address stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package. Our mailing address is: Blubrry – MacKenzie 150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180 Columbus, Ohio 43235
If you're not a web novice, it can be hard to know when to update your podcast website. So, so many podcasters are doing their show because they are passionate and knowledgeable on their topic, but that doesn't mean they are familiar with all the behind the scenes tasks that are required to make the podcast run well. If you're not sure on how to manage your podcast website, you're not alone. Mike Dell and Dave Clements, from Blubrry support, go over some of the basics to keep your website running smoothly. Of course, they also dive into some new celebrity podcasts, hackers in podcasting and money spent on podcast advertising. Just a note, Mike does say this is episode 231 at the beginning, but it is in fact, episode 232. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded live from two well-separated and socially distanced podcast studios in central Indiana and northern Michigan; here’s Podcast Insider. News: Several podcast companies were on the receiving end of a DDOS attack earlier this week. James Cridland from Podnews.net talked to the ‘hackers’. Acast has purchased Radio Public. President Obama and Bruce Springsteen will be hosting a show together on Spotify. Gimlet’s Reply All host PJ Vogt steps away and more. Talk radio host Rush Limbaugh passes away at 70. The top advertisers in podcasting for January 2021. Best Practice: Keeping your website up-to-date Update the following when it calls for it. Plugins Themes WordPress itself Remove any unused themes and plugins Blubrry News: Exciting things coming in PowerPress soon! Recent blog post: Always Ask Your Audience March is International Women's Month, look out for posts on our social media and directory for shows. Question(s) of the Week: Question: What have you found the best way of starting an introduction in a podcast episode? Answer: Just start. I know that is too easy; what I like to do is say hi and quick welcome to the episode. Sometimes I go over what is going to be in the episode if it’s many things, and I use a saying at the beginning of my personal shows. Some people edit a quote out of something in the middle of the show as a “cold open”. Some play music (legal music like we do), and some just get right into it. It shouldn’t take more than 30 seconds to get into the content. Again, this is totally dependent on what your show is about, the format that YOU choose. Playing Games with Strangers with Dave Clements On the next Podcast Help Desk episode: Free podcast hosting. Is it really a viable option? https://www.podcasthelpdesk.com ______________ Promo code INSIDER for a free month at Blubrry.com Coming at you this week from Blubrry Studios in northern and southern Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com Let us know you’d like to be Podcaster of the Month or a guest on the show. Email mackenzie@blubrry.com Send us your podcast sticker and a self-address stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package. Our mailing address is: Blubrry – MacKenzie 150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180 Columbus, Ohio 43235
Podcasters can say anything they want; that's a good thing and a bad thing sometimes. Moderating or moderators for podcasting currently does not exist and is questionable of whether it ever will. Mike and MacKenzie discuss this and more, such as podcasts and pets - are they the similar? Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded live from two well-separated and socially distanced podcast studios in central Ohio and northern Michigan; here’s Podcast Insider. News: iHeart Radio has purchased Triton Digital for $230 million. Apple producing an original podcast for the Apple TV+ show For All Mankind. Podcasts are like pets? What do you think? Can anyone moderate podcasts? It’s a difficult situation to deal with, and most likely doesn’t have a one size fits all solution. Review Geek says ‘Google Podcasts is pretty good now.’ Podcast Movement (Aug. 3-6) 2021 in Nashville, TN, is now accepting speaker submissions. The deadline is March 31, so get started now. Every year they get more and more submissions. Podcaster group wants a climate category added to Apple Podcasts. Best Practice: Is there a best time of day to release your episodes? Short answer… no, not really. Longer answer… It’s best to pick a day or time that works for your production schedule and your audience. Podcast listening is a non-real-time thing. If you are consistent on what day(s) and times you publish, your listeners will know to expect a new episode at a particular time which will let them build you into their schedule. Just about any time is a good time, just try to be somewhat consistent. This also helps some of the syndication points (like Apple Podcasts) update quicker as they will learn when to expect new content and pull it into their directories (don’t rely on this, it doesn’t always work). Blubrry News: 10 Tips for Connecting with Your Audience on Social Media, from our blog. Podcaster Dashboard phase II is being diligently worked on. We just had a look at the next step in our upgrade of the UI/UX of Blubrry’s dashboard, cool things coming! Our monthly community newsletter went out today, give it a read. Question(s) of the Week Question: Chris on Facebook: I normally keep 300 episodes in my RSS feed. All my episodes are on my website in the episode posts. I'm thinking about dumping down to just serving just the last 100 or less. What are your thoughts? Answer: via Todd: 90% of podcasts globally get 90% of their lifetime downloads within the first 96 hours. I only have 40 episodes in my feed and I am on episode 1509 (Geek News Central). If you have written good show notes with a good episode title and a good first paragraph Google will drive traffic to those older episodes. If you are keeping it at 300, be sure to use the episode maximizer feature in PowerPress. From Mike: I agree with Todd on this. Keeping 300 is most-likely not needed as most people will never go back that far in an RSS feed, some might but it all depends on the type of content. News or topical shows aren’t long-tail, however some narrative-type podcasts, how-to or informational shows (where the info does not go out of date) may have more of a need to go to the full 300. This show, Podcast Insider, has 52 episodes in the feed, a year’s worth. The rest (179 episodes) are available on our website. This keeps the feed’s loading speed faster and the file size smaller. On the next Podcast Help Desk episode: Taking a break from podcasting. https://www.podcasthelpdesk.com ______________ Promo code INSIDER for a free month at Blubrry.com Coming at you this week from Blubrry Studios in northern and southern Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only).
Podcasters can say anything they want; that's a good thing and a bad thing sometimes. Moderating or moderators for podcasting currently does not exist and is questionable of whether it ever will. Mike and MacKenzie discuss this and more, such as podcasts and pets - are they the similar? Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded live from two well-separated and socially distanced podcast studios in central Ohio and northern Michigan; here’s Podcast Insider. News: iHeart Radio has purchased Triton Digital for $230 million. Apple producing an original podcast for the Apple TV+ show For All Mankind. Podcasts are like pets? What do you think? Can anyone moderate podcasts? It’s a difficult situation to deal with, and most likely doesn’t have a one size fits all solution. Review Geek says ‘Google Podcasts is pretty good now.’ Podcast Movement (Aug. 3-6) 2021 in Nashville, TN, is now accepting speaker submissions. The deadline is March 31, so get started now. Every year they get more and more submissions. Podcaster group wants a climate category added to Apple Podcasts. Best Practice: Is there a best time of day to release your episodes? Short answer… no, not really. Longer answer… It’s best to pick a day or time that works for your production schedule and your audience. Podcast listening is a non-real-time thing. If you are consistent on what day(s) and times you publish, your listeners will know to expect a new episode at a particular time which will let them build you into their schedule. Just about any time is a good time, just try to be somewhat consistent. This also helps some of the syndication points (like Apple Podcasts) update quicker as they will learn when to expect new content and pull it into their directories (don’t rely on this, it doesn’t always work). Blubrry News: 10 Tips for Connecting with Your Audience on Social Media, from our blog. Podcaster Dashboard phase II is being diligently worked on. We just had a look at the next step in our upgrade of the UI/UX of Blubrry’s dashboard, cool things coming! Our monthly community newsletter went out today, give it a read. Question(s) of the Week Question: Chris on Facebook: I normally keep 300 episodes in my RSS feed. All my episodes are on my website in the episode posts. I'm thinking about dumping down to just serving just the last 100 or less. What are your thoughts? Answer: via Todd: 90% of podcasts globally get 90% of their lifetime downloads within the first 96 hours. I only have 40 episodes in my feed and I am on episode 1509 (Geek News Central). If you have written good show notes with a good episode title and a good first paragraph Google will drive traffic to those older episodes. If you are keeping it at 300, be sure to use the episode maximizer feature in PowerPress. From Mike: I agree with Todd on this. Keeping 300 is most-likely not needed as most people will never go back that far in an RSS feed, some might but it all depends on the type of content. News or topical shows aren’t long-tail, however some narrative-type podcasts, how-to or informational shows (where the info does not go out of date) may have more of a need to go to the full 300. This show, Podcast Insider, has 52 episodes in the feed, a year’s worth. The rest (179 episodes) are available on our website. This keeps the feed’s loading speed faster and the file size smaller. On the next Podcast Help Desk episode: Taking a break from podcasting. https://www.podcasthelpdesk.com ______________ Promo code INSIDER for a free month at Blubrry.com Coming at you this week from Blubrry Studios in northern and southern Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only).
What is in a podcast name? And why can they be so challenging to choose sometimes. One of the most basic and first things you must do when creating your podcast, is choosing a name for your show. We've got some recommendations on how to handle the situation and make it easier on yourself. And, we've got a great topic for our Question of the Week, how to get over the 'just starting' hump. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded live from two well-separated and socially distanced podcast studios in northern and southern Michigan; here’s Podcast Insider. Live Facebook recording. News: Mark Cuban (Dallas Mavericks owner and Shark Tank ‘shark’, is stepping into the podcasting world, sort of. 3D audio, first off, what exactly does that mean? And how does it involve podcasting? If you’re just starting or anyone interested in learning more quick and easy facts about podcasting’s growth, check this out: why are podcasts so popular. Never news to us, Forbes is saying podcasting ad dollars are coming in as popularity in podcasting grows. 40% of the web is now on WordPress! As many of you know, we're big fans of WordPress. Best Practice: What’s in a podcast name? How to choose a title for your podcast. Think of something that describes what your show is about or at least doesn’t make people think it’s about something completely unrelated. Google the name you are thinking of, make sure it’s not already being used. This can save you a big headache and even potentially a trademark lawsuit. Make sure it doesn’t have another meaning that you don’t want associated with your show. Make it easy to spell and say out loud. Mike had a friend that used the name ‘Procrasticast’ for a while, but he had to change it. Do not keyword stuff your titles. For example, the TV show MASH was just called Mash, not “MASH - A comedy about doctors in the Korean War with Alan Alda”. Make it easy for people to find your show and talk about your show. Blubrry News: Affiliate payments go out next week, be sure to check your PayPal. The dashboard is in the middle of a change, with two menu options available currently. Earbuds Collective 4 Year Anniversary - this Saturday, we’ll be giving away a gift basket. Join them on Facebook for trivia, cocktails and more. Wasn't in the recording... but check out our Valentine's Day giveaway on social! Question(s) of the Week: Question: Faith via Facebook - What’s some advice can you give me? I hate the sound of my voice but want to start my podcast. I’m nervous. Answer: It’s not really a tech question, but we will tackle it here. First off, NOBODY likes the sound of their own voice at first (or maybe never). Nobody hears you like you hear yourself so what you sound like recorded, sounds weird to you - but only you. Everyone else hears what you really sound like, which I’m guessing is not bad at all. You sound how you sound. Don’t worry about it, and most people get used to it. Just start! On the next Podcast Help Desk episode: Taking a break from podcasting, some of the ways to do it and not lose your listeners. https://www.podcasthelpdesk.com NEW! - If you have a question or feedback, click on the “Leave a voicemail” On the sidebar of PodcastInsider.com. Record your question and we may answer it on the show. ______________ Promo code INSIDER for a free month at Blubrry.com Coming at you this week from Blubrry Studios in northern and southern Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com Send us your podcast sticker and a self-address stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package. Our mailing address is: Blubrry – MacKenzie 150 E.
What is in a podcast name? And why can they be so challenging to choose sometimes. One of the most basic and first things you must do when creating your podcast, is choosing a name for your show. We've got some recommendations on how to handle the situation and make it easier on yourself. And, we've got a great topic for our Question of the Week, how to get over the 'just starting' hump. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded live from two well-separated and socially distanced podcast studios in northern and southern Michigan; here’s Podcast Insider. Live Facebook recording. News: Mark Cuban (Dallas Mavericks owner and Shark Tank ‘shark’, is stepping into the podcasting world, sort of. 3D audio, first off, what exactly does that mean? And how does it involve podcasting? If you’re just starting or anyone interested in learning more quick and easy facts about podcasting’s growth, check this out: why are podcasts so popular. Never news to us, Forbes is saying podcasting ad dollars are coming in as popularity in podcasting grows. 40% of the web is now on WordPress! As many of you know, we're big fans of WordPress. Best Practice: What’s in a podcast name? How to choose a title for your podcast. Think of something that describes what your show is about or at least doesn’t make people think it’s about something completely unrelated. Google the name you are thinking of, make sure it’s not already being used. This can save you a big headache and even potentially a trademark lawsuit. Make sure it doesn’t have another meaning that you don’t want associated with your show. Make it easy to spell and say out loud. Mike had a friend that used the name ‘Procrasticast’ for a while, but he had to change it. Do not keyword stuff your titles. For example, the TV show MASH was just called Mash, not “MASH - A comedy about doctors in the Korean War with Alan Alda”. Make it easy for people to find your show and talk about your show. Blubrry News: Affiliate payments go out next week, be sure to check your PayPal. The dashboard is in the middle of a change, with two menu options available currently. Earbuds Collective 4 Year Anniversary - this Saturday, we’ll be giving away a gift basket. Join them on Facebook for trivia, cocktails and more. Wasn't in the recording... but check out our Valentine's Day giveaway on social! Question(s) of the Week: Question: Faith via Facebook - What’s some advice can you give me? I hate the sound of my voice but want to start my podcast. I’m nervous. Answer: It’s not really a tech question, but we will tackle it here. First off, NOBODY likes the sound of their own voice at first (or maybe never). Nobody hears you like you hear yourself so what you sound like recorded, sounds weird to you - but only you. Everyone else hears what you really sound like, which I’m guessing is not bad at all. You sound how you sound. Don’t worry about it, and most people get used to it. Just start! On the next Podcast Help Desk episode: Taking a break from podcasting, some of the ways to do it and not lose your listeners. https://www.podcasthelpdesk.com NEW! - If you have a question or feedback, click on the “Leave a voicemail” On the sidebar of PodcastInsider.com. Record your question and we may answer it on the show. ______________ Promo code INSIDER for a free month at Blubrry.com Coming at you this week from Blubrry Studios in northern and southern Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com Send us your podcast sticker and a self-address stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package. Our mailing address is: Blubrry – MacKenzie 150 E.
There are some podcast related releases coming from Apple in the near future, and Todd and Mike are here to discuss them. For Apple Watch and Apple iPhone, look out for new content as well as UI. Don't miss the BLK Pod Collective virtual summit next month focused on the Business of Podcasting. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded live from two well-separated and socially distanced podcast studios in northern and southern Michigan; here’s Podcast Insider. Live Facebook recording. News: Time To Walk comes to Apple Fitness+. Check out their new content specifically for Apple Watches. Ever want to be a newscaster? Daily news podcast host wanted. Apple’s iOS 14.5 coming with some cool updates including a few UI changes for Apple Podcasts. Spotify reports they have 2.2 million podcasts on their platform. BLK Pod Collective and StreamYard putting on “The Business of Podcasting Summit” on March 6th, virtually of course. Blubrry podcaster, Maxwell Ivey Jr. is trying for the Holman Prize. See his pitch video here: https://youtu.be/MXdl396Fr8Q Best Practice: Blog posts (text) and podcast posts: should you keep them together or separate them on your site? We recommend keeping them together. Blubrry News: Phase one of the dashboard update at Blubrry.com is out. Recently on Podcast Insider, Your Podcast Takes Flight with Twitter. Question(s) of the Week Question: From Joshua on Facebook “Curious - is there any way of knowing what CFNetworks is on our statistics?” Answer: CFNetworks is a Framework for developers of iOS apps. A lot of podcast apps on iOS use it such as, but not limited to Amazon, NPR One, Skipcast and more. Basically, it’s an iOS app that downloaded your episode but not necessarily the Apple Podcasts app itself. In a lot of cases these apps use a 'user agent' so we can tell you which app. However, some of them do not always use a separate user agent. They are legitimate downloads but we cannot be identified as a particular app, so we report it as CFNetwork in the stats. On Saturday’s Podcast Help Desk episode: What is a 301 redirect? …and why you might need one for your podcast feed. https://www.podcasthelpdesk.com NEW! If you have a question or feedback, click on the “Leave a voicemail” On the sidebar of PodcastInsider.com. Record your question and we may answer it on the show. ______________ Promo code INSIDER for a free month at Blubrry.com Coming at you this week from Blubrry Studios in northern and southern Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com Send us your podcast sticker and a self-address stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package. Our mailing address is: Blubrry – MacKenzie 150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180 Columbus, Ohio 43235
There are some podcast related releases coming from Apple in the near future, and Todd and Mike are here to discuss them. For Apple Watch and Apple iPhone, look out for new content as well as UI. Don't miss the BLK Pod Collective virtual summit next month focused on the Business of Podcasting. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded live from two well-separated and socially distanced podcast studios in northern and southern Michigan; here’s Podcast Insider. Live Facebook recording. News: Time To Walk comes to Apple Fitness+. Check out their new content specifically for Apple Watches. Ever want to be a newscaster? Daily news podcast host wanted. Apple’s iOS 14.5 coming with some cool updates including a few UI changes for Apple Podcasts. Spotify reports they have 2.2 million podcasts on their platform. BLK Pod Collective and StreamYard putting on “The Business of Podcasting Summit” on March 6th, virtually of course. Blubrry podcaster, Maxwell Ivey Jr. is trying for the Holman Prize. See his pitch video here: https://youtu.be/MXdl396Fr8Q Best Practice: Blog posts (text) and podcast posts: should you keep them together or separate them on your site? We recommend keeping them together. Blubrry News: Phase one of the dashboard update at Blubrry.com is out. Recently on Podcast Insider, Your Podcast Takes Flight with Twitter. Question(s) of the Week Question: From Joshua on Facebook “Curious - is there any way of knowing what CFNetworks is on our statistics?” Answer: CFNetworks is a Framework for developers of iOS apps. A lot of podcast apps on iOS use it such as, but not limited to Amazon, NPR One, Skipcast and more. Basically, it’s an iOS app that downloaded your episode but not necessarily the Apple Podcasts app itself. In a lot of cases these apps use a 'user agent' so we can tell you which app. However, some of them do not always use a separate user agent. They are legitimate downloads but we cannot be identified as a particular app, so we report it as CFNetwork in the stats. On Saturday’s Podcast Help Desk episode: What is a 301 redirect? …and why you might need one for your podcast feed. https://www.podcasthelpdesk.com NEW! If you have a question or feedback, click on the “Leave a voicemail” On the sidebar of PodcastInsider.com. Record your question and we may answer it on the show. ______________ Promo code INSIDER for a free month at Blubrry.com Coming at you this week from Blubrry Studios in northern and southern Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com Send us your podcast sticker and a self-address stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package. Our mailing address is: Blubrry – MacKenzie 150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180 Columbus, Ohio 43235
Podcasting is great because no experience is necessary to get started, but that means you run the dilemma of 'how do you know who to trust for podcasting advice'. Finding the right people to trust and get advice from in the podcast community can take some time. Recent experiences on social media has got our team thinking, just what are podcasters to do in this situation as newcomers. BIg news from the Blubrry team this week, we just released an update to our Advanced Stats service, now including Play Tracking. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded live from two well-separated and socially distanced podcast studios in northern and southern Michigan; here’s Podcast Insider. Live Facebook recording. News: The biggest sites of 2020 on the .FM domain are podcast-related. The Latin Podcast Awards registration is now open. Register here. RIP Larry King, he was 87 years old. Podcast Job: Podcast Editor. Apple in looking for an editor in Moscow, Russia. Podcast One owner thinks the future of podcasting is video. This has been tried before, so we're a bit skeptical. Best Practice: Bad podcasting advice. How do you know who to trust? Blubrry News: Play Tracking data has been added to Advanced Stats. This is great information for those that utilize our audio player. Read our blog here and our press release here. Question(s) of the Week: Question: Podcast subscriber numbers are a bit of a mystery. It seems impossible to find out the number, can you tell me how and why? Answer: Truthfully, ‘Subscribers’ is an impossible statistic to find out accurately. Various apps use completely different ways to “Subscribe” or “follow” a podcast. They all use different timing to hit (and PULL) the RSS feed. Some apps even let the user set the timing. So, I may be subscribed to your show and my phone checks once an hour. Someone else might subscribe and their phone hits the feed 2 times a day. This is impossible to know who is who from web logs. In Blubrry stats, pick an episode that is 30 days old, click on it then go to Distribution. From there add the numbers from Podcatchers and Mobile Apps. That is a good guess of subscribers. Also, look in Trending, Day-to-Day and you will see spikes on the first day. That first day is mostly subscribers and will give you another estimate as to the number you have. On Saturday’s Podcast Help Desk episode: Pull vs. Push: How podcasting works on a technical level. (I know, way geeky!) NEW! If you have a question or feedback, click on the “Leave a voicemail” On the sidebar of PodcastInsider.com. Record your question and we may answer it on the show. ______________ Promo code INSIDER for a free month at Blubrry.com Coming at you this week from Blubrry Studios in northern and southern Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com Send us your podcast sticker and a self-address stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package. Our mailing address is: Blubrry – MacKenzie 150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180 Columbus, Ohio 43235
Podcasting is great because no experience is necessary to get started, but that means you run the dilemma of 'how do you know who to trust for podcasting advice'. Finding the right people to trust and get advice from in the podcast community can take some time. Recent experiences on social media has got our team thinking, just what are podcasters to do in this situation as newcomers. BIg news from the Blubrry team this week, we just released an update to our Advanced Stats service, now including Play Tracking. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded live from two well-separated and socially distanced podcast studios in northern and southern Michigan; here’s Podcast Insider. Live Facebook recording. News: The biggest sites of 2020 on the .FM domain are podcast-related. The Latin Podcast Awards registration is now open. Register here. RIP Larry King, he was 87 years old. Podcast Job: Podcast Editor. Apple in looking for an editor in Moscow, Russia. Podcast One owner thinks the future of podcasting is video. This has been tried before, so we're a bit skeptical. Best Practice: Bad podcasting advice. How do you know who to trust? Blubrry News: Play Tracking data has been added to Advanced Stats. This is great information for those that utilize our audio player. Read our blog here and our press release here. Question(s) of the Week: Question: Podcast subscriber numbers are a bit of a mystery. It seems impossible to find out the number, can you tell me how and why? Answer: Truthfully, ‘Subscribers’ is an impossible statistic to find out accurately. Various apps use completely different ways to “Subscribe” or “follow” a podcast. They all use different timing to hit (and PULL) the RSS feed. Some apps even let the user set the timing. So, I may be subscribed to your show and my phone checks once an hour. Someone else might subscribe and their phone hits the feed 2 times a day. This is impossible to know who is who from web logs. In Blubrry stats, pick an episode that is 30 days old, click on it then go to Distribution. From there add the numbers from Podcatchers and Mobile Apps. That is a good guess of subscribers. Also, look in Trending, Day-to-Day and you will see spikes on the first day. That first day is mostly subscribers and will give you another estimate as to the number you have. On Saturday’s Podcast Help Desk episode: Pull vs. Push: How podcasting works on a technical level. (I know, way geeky!) NEW! If you have a question or feedback, click on the “Leave a voicemail” On the sidebar of PodcastInsider.com. Record your question and we may answer it on the show. ______________ Promo code INSIDER for a free month at Blubrry.com Coming at you this week from Blubrry Studios in northern and southern Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com Send us your podcast sticker and a self-address stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package. Our mailing address is: Blubrry – MacKenzie 150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180 Columbus, Ohio 43235
There are plenty of reasons why you should have a website for your podcast. Blubrry has the No. 1 podcast plugin for WordPress, so we're obviously big believers in having your own website, but this episode we go over some of the important reasons why you should have one. Many podcasters man the entire show, website, marketing, etc, and is often a thankless job. Speaking of which, Todd has had his own site and been handling his show for a decade and a half and is celebrating 1,500 episodes this week
There are plenty of reasons why you should have a website for your podcast. Blubrry has the No. 1 podcast plugin for WordPress, so we're obviously big believers in having your own website, but this episode we go over some of the important reasons why you should have one. Many podcasters man the entire show, website, marketing, etc, and is often a thankless job. Speaking of which, Todd has had his own site and been handling his show for a decade and a half and is celebrating 1,500 episodes this week
There are plenty of reasons why you should have a website for your podcast. Blubrry has the No. 1 podcast plugin for WordPress, so we're obviously big believers in having your own website, but this episode we go over some of the important reasons why you should have one. Many podcasters man the entire show, website, marketing, etc, and is often a thankless job. Speaking of which, Todd has had his own site and been handling his show for a decade and a half and is celebrating 1,500 episodes this week
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