253 How to Build an Efficient Podcast Production Process That Saves Time
What is Efficient Podcast Production? If your podcast feels like a lot of work for very little return, the problem is usually your production process. The podcast production process includes everything from episode idea to research, writing, recording, editing,...
252 How to Start a Podcast for Your Business in 2026 Without Wasting Time or Money
What’s the Best Way to Launch a Podcast For Your Business in 2026? If you’re starting a podcast for your business, the first step is clarity: what role the podcast plays in your business, who the ideal listener is, and what you want them to do after they listen....
251 Your Podcast Mic Is Probably the Problem (Here’s Why)
If you think your podcast sounds “fine,” this post is for you. As a podcast coach, I’ve helped hundreds of podcasters over the years, and I can tell you this with confidence: a mic can jeopardize a show’s impact and the host’s authority. More...
245 5 Types of Podcast Coaches (and How to Pick the Right One)
There are a lot of podcast coaches out there. You might be wondering if you need a podcast coach. That’s a good first question, but the next question should be, “What kind of podcast coach do I need?” Wait, there are different kinds of podcast...
236 Is Bad Audio Killing Your Podcast Authority? Try This One-Click Fix
How to Use AI to Improve Your Podcast Sound (Without Killing Your Credibility) If you’re podcasting for your business, how your show sounds matters just as much as what you say. Listeners make snap decisions based on audio quality. They instantly decide whether...
224 Podcast Coach’s Top 3 Podcast Microphone Review (Mics for Every Budget)
The Best Podcast Microphones: My Top 3 Picks for Every Budget When it comes to podcasting, your microphone can make or break your audio quality. It’s the one piece of equipment standing between you and a clear, professional sound. But with so many options out there,...
207 Uploaded a Podcast Episode With a Mistake? Here’s What to Do
You uploaded an episode with a mistake! CRAP! What do you do? In today’s episode, I’m going to walk you step by step through the process of how to deal with an uploaded podcast episode that has little booboo in it. I know the feeling. I make mistakes. And...
203 Google Podcasts is Dead. Here’s What Podcasters Need to Do to Get on YouTube Music Now
Google Podcasts is Toast… Should We Panic? Maybe Not, But You Do Need to Move Your Show Hold onto your headphones, podcasters, Google Podcasts, the platform that never quite reached its full potential, is officially shutting down in mid-2024. (Does anyone really...
194 5 Mistakes Podcasters Make with Their Microphone (and How to Fix Them)
You might already think your podcast sounds pretty good, and that’s fantastic. But in this episode, I want to check on a few common mistakes that I hear even experienced podcasters making… maybe you are too and we can instantly take your audio quality to...
191 Top 5 Productivity Tips You Should be Doing Right Now with Your Podcast
Do you ever see that reminder to work on your podcast and think, ‘What? Again? Didn’t we just do this?’ I hear it all the time… once a thrilling endeavor, the podcast starts to feel like a bottomless pit sucking away your precious hours. This...
187 The 1 Thing 90% of Podcasters Don’t Do That Hurts Their Podcast Authority
Are you inviting a podcast disaster without even knowing it? You might be if you aren’t doing this one thing… test. Anytime a client of mine complains about bad audio I ask, much to their chagrin, “Did you test?” It’s a question that...
180 Unbiased Review of Focusrite Vocaster Two: Do Podcasters Need It?
Should you buy the Focusrite Vocaster two for your podcast? In this episode, I break down the pros and cons of this audio interface and help you determine if you need it (or if it will even work with your equipment). Before I get started, I want to state for the...
169 Top 5 Ways to Improve Your Podcast Recording Space
Great content, check. Professional mic, check. But your podcast still sounds like crap? It could be where you’re recording. Let me tell you something you may not want to hear if you’ve spent a lot of money on a mic (or any money, for that matter). Even the most...
168 The Top 5 Mistakes I Made with My First Podcast
I don’t want to alarm you but, ahem, I do make mistakes. Not many. Like, maybe 5 in my whole life. But, like all entrepreneurs, I’ve learned from the ones I’ve made so in this episode, I thought I would share the ones I made when I launched my very first podcast...
166 How to Avoid the Annoying Podcast Mic Fade
You’ve heard of podcast fade (when eager new podcasters can’t keep up the pace and their show dies away), but I’m hearing a lot of podcast mic fade. This is when the host’s (or guest’s) voice slowly drifts off. Let’s talk about what this means to your...
163 Do you Need to Rethink How you Handle Your Podcast Microphone?
Get your grubby hands off me! If your mic could talk, that’s what it would be saying. There is one time and one time only that you should be touching your mic and that is when you are setting it up at exactly the right position. Could your Mic Skills be Ruining Your...
157 Want a Better Sounding Podcast? Do This With Your Mic
So, you got the most expensive mic and you thought that would make you sound great. I have bad news for you. The best mic can still sound like crap if you’re using it wrong. If you want to sound great, you need to have good mic technique. I explain all about proper...
156 The 5 Mistakes I See Podcasters Make the Most
One of the best parts of what I do is getting to meet so many podcasters. I love it when they bring their problem podcast or podcast dreams to me. And, with hundreds of coaching meetings under my belt, I can see the patterns. Every podcaster or would-be podcaster is...
151 How to Manage Your Podcast Music Like a Pro
The Top Mistakes Podcasters Make Using Music Have you ever been at a bar or party where the music is really loud and it’s a struggle to have a conversation? It’s annoying but part of the party experience. When it’s part of a podcast experience it’s just annoying....
145 The 5 Best Tech Tips for a Better Podcast
In the past few years, starting a podcast has never been easier. That’s a problem. You say, starting a podcast may be easy but sounding good, well, that takes a bit more effort. And so, we now have a giant steaming pile of crap sounding podcasts. Is yours one of...
142 Do You Need a Podcast Editor (and How to Find a Good One)?
We get it. You’re capable. You learned how to edit your podcast and that’s great. But, ask yourself should you be editing your podcast? Or, should you hire a podcast editor? And, how do you hire the right editor? How much does a podcast editor cost? There are a lot...
140 What’s a Podcast Coach (and Why Should You Hire One)?
Hello, I’m a podcast coach. A what? A Podcast Coach. Well, what the hell is a podcast coach? This conversation doesn’t happen as much now as it used to but that doesn’t mean people aren’t wondering about it. And if they’re podcasters, they are often also thinking, ‘Do...
134 Is Your Lack of Mic Awareness Putting Your Podcast in Danger?
Go Beyond the Position of Your Microphone to Get Good Audio So, you think you’re pretty hot on the mic? Well, I’ve got news for you. Mic skills go beyond knowing where to place the mic. So, let’s say you’re all up to speed on proper mic placement. You know, you’re 2...
129 How to Get Way Better Audio from your Podcast Guest
5 Ways to Avoid Crappy Sounding Guest Audio **Jerk-Alert** Fair warning… in this episode, I share 5 things you should be doing to ensure you get the best possible audio from guests on your show … but I can’t promise I’ll be nice about it. Here’s what happens all the...
128 It’s Time to Rebrand Your Podcast. How to Change Your Show Name
Was my Show Name Offensive? Why I Decided to Change It. “Are you aware of the connection of your show name to rape culture?” That was a question I got in an email a few months ago and it stopped me dead in my tracks. Now, I’m not going to pretend that my old show...
124 Three Reasons Great Podcasters Want to Have a Pen Handy
Don’t dismiss the power of the pen as a podcast tool When we talk about tools to make you a better podcaster, you probably think about mics and mixers. Well, there’s one tool you want to have in your tool kit and it’s one that I never podcast without. The mighty pen. ...
121 Why Every Podcaster Needs to Abandon Zoom for Interviews
Zencastr vs Ringr vs Squadcast vs Riverside for Podcast Interviews At the time of recording, we’re still in the thick of that damn pandemic and pretty much everyone is ready to get to a post-zoom-meeting world. So, I’m sure today’s tip is going to come as a welcome...
115 How to Fix a Bad Podcast Recording
You Recorded Your Podcast with the Wrong Mic or Forgot to Turn it On? Do this. You record an awesome interview, an enlightened conversation with your co-host, or you nail a solo episode only to discover that you sound like crap. Your mic wasn’t on and the computer...
114 Is Your Podcast an Enormous Disappointment to Your Listeners?
You may be inadvertently doing a bait and switch Nobody likes to be duped. It’s no fun being let down. Everyone wants to get what they came for. So, are you disappointing your listeners by not living up to your own hype? Have you heard the term catfishing? It’s that...
