Podcast Me Anything

I’m chatting with Deborah Pardes today, Senior Story Officer of Swell, a brand-new app created to help you share your voice and spark conversations. Deborah explains the evolution of Swell and how you can start your own conversations by creating “swells”, allowing you to connect with your listeners through the power of voice.Check them out at https://swell.life/You can find info on their upcoming Swellcast widget here: https://swell.life/widget

Excited to welcome back Nadav Keyson of Riverside.fm. Riverside is a platform that allows you to record audio and video for your podcasts using double end technology. There are tons of great options for recording audio through a double-ender platform, but this is the first one we are aware of for video as well. In this conversation, we talk about Nadav's background and why he started the company. Go over some of the features available on the platform. And talk about why video should be an important part of your podcast in the future. We should also have a link to the video from this session up really soon. If you want to check out the platform head on over to Riverside.fm.

If having a podcast is a big piece of what you’re doing right now but you are struggling with the website because it’s cumbersome, you just don’t have time to build it, or you do have a website but are tired of all the steps involved with publishing your podcast, check out Podpage.com. Podpage allows you to create an instant podcast website that is easy to create and easy to maintain.The creator of Podpage.com, Brenden Mulligan joins me today to talk about how he got started in this industry, why he built this service, what the main features are and what’s in the works.We are shifting Podcast Me Anything over to a podpage, the domain may not be working just yet, but you can check out our live site at https://www.podpage.com/site/podcast-me-anything/

Stepping outside of our box on Podcast Me Anything given everything that is going on in the world today. We believe it is so important to not only recognize the importance of Black Lives Matter, but also advocate and be a true ally for them. In an effort to elevate more voices in the podcasting space, Berry joins me to talk about her site, Podcasts In Color. We talk about how what started as a simple directory has turned into the largest online platform, directory, and community for podcasters of color. Berry candidly speaks about her experience, podcasting lessons she has learned, advice to others who want to get their voice out there, and what changes she’d love to see for the future of podcasts.Three of Berry’s favorite podcasts for anyone who wants to understand and educate themselves about the BLM movement:http://www.teawithqueenandj.com/https://therapyforblackgirls.com/http://thisistheread.com/Links to Berry’s website and Social Media:https://podcastsincolor.com/https://twitter.com/PodcastsInColorInstagram.com/podcastsincolorYou can also use the hashtag #podsincolor to widen your listening experience and find some great new shows and experiences.

We’re speaking with Jalal, CEO of Podkite. The company first came on my radar for their podcast review service. We talk about the formation of the company, the evolution of the offerings, and their newest feature. A recent Podcast Discovery Stats in 2020 report via The Podcast Host, showied that 40% use the search feature to discover new shows. With that in mind, Podkite has developed a way for you to research and understand your search ranking in the Apple podcast directory. With it, you’ll be able to…Track your show for specific keywords.Get insights on who your competition is.Get more listeners with better search ranks.You can check it out and learn more on Podkite’s website. You can also take a look at their Kitelinks which Optimize your marketing campaigns and expenses. Collect email leads.Track the amount of clicks on your links and players across countries and cities.Create fully automated episode links. No more manual copy & paste of player URLs.We created one here.

Creating a podcast requires a great deal of time both for research and production, so websites, despite their importance, are often put on the backburner. While there is a range of platforms to create websites, they either do not have enough functionality or require more expertise than many podcasters may have. Our guest today, Tom, co-founder of PodcastPage.io, joins us to share how the platform tackles some of the website-related problems podcasters find themselves up against. We kick off the show with some insights into PodcastPage. Matthew is currently trying it out and has moved his Causepods page to the platform, and there are affiliate links in the links section. Then, we move onto how PodcastPage helps with SEO and discoverability of podcasts. We round the show off by learning more about some of the upcoming features PodcastPage has in store as well as the different client packages available. Tune in today!Key Points From This Episode:•  Find out what sparked the development of PodcastPage and Tom’s interest in podcasts.•  Learn about the ways PodcastPage allows you to modify your podcast website.•  How PodcastPage has thought about SEO to make podcasts more discoverable.•  The benefits of having all of your podcast content on one platform.•  Current PodcastPage integrations and what’s on the horizon for the company.•  A look at the plans that PodcastPage has available for its customers.Links From Today’s Episode:PodcastPage on TwitterPodcastPage  (Affiliate link)Causepods Podcast Page

Today on the podcast we chat with Eugenio Warglien, the CEO and co-founder of Audry. Audry is a brand new platform that is helping podcasters to connect and collaborate through promo and guest swaps to ultimately help all parties grow their audience. Eugenio shares how they founded the company after identifying the need for podcasters to discover and get connected with others who are also looking for a supportive network. He talks about how shows can benefit from using the content from other podcasts and why cross-promotion is such a powerful strategy. Tuning in, listeners will also learn about the process podcasters go through once they join the platform and how they plan to make money even though the platform is (and likely will remain) free.Key Points From This Episode:•   Why they got into the space of podcast promotion and the value of their content backgrounds.•   How they became interested in solving the issues related to growing through the podcast medium.  •   Digging into the question of how a podcast can use the content of other podcasts to grow.•   Founding Audry to help podcasters discover others who are also interested in collaborating. •   Why cross-promotion is one of the most effective ways for a podcast to grow.•   The steps podcasters go through once they join Audry.•   The two types of partnerships through which Audry members can connect.•   Hear about the free access to the platform and the business model they have in mind.•   The most common partnership challenges that users face on the platform.•   The importance of defining exactly who you are trying to reach with your content.Links From Today’s Episode: Eugenio Warglien on LinkedInAudry

There are a lot of different ways you can make money with podcasting. But today, Aaron Dowd will be giving us some insight on not only what you can do, but also how Podcorn can help. We explore the entire process:·     How to make a great show and grow your audience·     What your monetization options are·     How to find and successfully work with the right sponsor for your show·     What the process is like working with PodcornTry Podcorn: https://podcorn.com/Find Aaron at: @thepodcastdude on Twitter thepodcastdude.com Have questions:Email Aaron at [email protected]

I recently launched a client podcast and the one network they had to make sure they got listed on was Breaker. Breaker is not a household name in podcasting, but in the financial services space, there are a growing number of hosts and consumers who love this platform. I quickly reached out to figure out how to get this new show listed on their quickly and got a response from Jacob Tender, Community Manager for the community-built podcast consumption platform. Sure enough they have just launched a new tool to help you submit and claim your show on their platform. You can find it here (https://www.breaker.audio/p/get_started). By the way, if you have a credit on a show, you get notifications if someone comments, likes, etc. But in searching around, I discovered the full suite of things that this platform does differently from the rest. Please enjoy this chat with Jacob where we talk about the Breaker platform, the social aspect of this podcast app, and Breaker Upstream, which makes it easy for content creators to monetize their show. Have more questions, reach out to Jacob Tender, Community Manager at Breaker at [email protected]

Since its acquisition by Microsoft, LinkedIn has been making lots of improvements to their platform. Growing your network and getting real engagement on LinkedIn comes down to more than just regular posting though. One has to know the ins and outs of how to do things right. Thankfully we have LinkedIn expert Karen Yankovich on today’s episode and she joins us to share some pro tips for crushing your game on the platform. We discuss the rising amount of podcasters who are beginning to recognize LinkedIn as a place to connect, and being a podcast host herself, Karen's advice would be of particular use to these groups. Joining this episode, you’ll hear strategies for maximizing audience engagement through posts, articles and repurposing video. Karen also talks about the value of using connection strategies rather than the LinkedIn equivalent of a cold call to build new relationships. Finally, she shares some great advice for getting your profile authorized to be LinkedIn Live compatible, and the brilliant applications for audience reach it presents.Key Points From This Episode:•   How Dave and Karen met through a MAPCON conference.•   Spikes in growth in podcasts because of LinkedIn.•   The growing number of podcasters who are using LinkedIn to build connections.•   What podcasting is really about: building relationships.•   The value of making wall posts combined with creating articles on LinkedIn.•   How to use short, captioned, native video posts on LinkedIn to repurpose content.•   Using YouTube caption autogenerating software to caption videos.•   Dangers around auto-connecting with people on LinkedIn.•   Gauging your outreach levels by the amount of spam you have in your inbox.•   The value of using a connecting strategy to bypass cold connects.•   Connecting with speakers before events or people in your chamber of commerce.•   Getting past the challenge of authorizing your LinkedIn for LinkedIn Live.•   Benefits of LinkedIn Live such as how videos get promoted after being recorded.Links From Today’s Episode:Staples ConnectKaren YankovichKaren Yankovich on LinkedInGood Girls Get Rich on Apple PodcastsIndependent Podcast ConferenceLinkedIn Sales NavigatorRevPodfest Multimedia ExpoPodcast Editors Conference

In this episode, we once again bring our listeners the latest in the podcasting industry, speaking to Jay Soderberg, aka PodVader, about podcasting networks. Jay is the Executive Producer of the Locked On Podcast Network and co-host of Always Listening with Joel Sharpton. Tuning into the show, you will hear Jay’s perspective in Spotify’s acquisition of The Ringer, why big companies are buying into the acquisition game, and how Spotify will benefit from producing its own content. We talk briefly about the difference between free and paid podcast platforms and how curating playlists can help shows gain more listeners, and then Jay gives listeners some information about Locked On, including the shows they host and the areas they are hoping to expand on. If you, as a podcaster, are thinking about joining a network, listening to this episode is a must! Jay not only discusses all the benefits of belonging to a network but tells listeners about the potential pitfalls and gives them a guideline around the revenue-share they can expect.Key Points From This Episode:•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exploring the landscape of the podcasting industry with Joel Sharpton on Always Listening.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jay’s upcoming Evolutions conference and Podfest Expo and their exponential growth.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Spotify’s acquisition of The Ringer and why it makes sense for big companies to buy-in.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hear Jay’s thoughts on the exclusive content game and how it benefits these platforms.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why the payment wall is not a viable long-run strategy for platforms.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Curating good playlists as a means of getting listeners for your podcast.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Listening to shows on Sportify versus on a paid platform like Overcast.&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Learn more about the Locked On sports podcasting network and Jay’s role there.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Expanding into college sports and how the baseball scandal affects listener numbers.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Leading sports in the US and what sports podcasters do to maintain their shows year-round.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Advice for sports podcasters who need to produce 30-minutes of content every day.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The benefits of being part of a podcast network, including collaboration and cross-promotion.&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Mathew became a Jets fan despite being raised in a Yankees home.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The perils of a being part of a network and how to know if you’re dealing with a bad player.&nbsp;&nbsp;Links From Today’s Episode:Jay Soderberg on LinkedInJay Soderberg on TwitterPodcast MovementLocked On Podcast NetworkPro Podcast SolutionsJoel SharptonAlways Listening (Podcast)Podcast Movement: EvolutionsPodfest ExpoSpotifyThe Ringer<a href="https://twitter.com/BillSimmons?ref_src" target="_blank"...

Today we’re coming to you from a studio inside a Staples. Yes, the office retailer has recently rolled out shared workspaces and podcast studios to offer their customers even more. But here we caught up with Steve Meader, the operator of Podcast New Hampshire and co-host of We Need to Talk, to discuss his impression of Staples’ awesome new facilities and what it means to podcasters and their guests. We talk about the most prominent podcasting communities out there and how they offer a platform on which podcasters can share ideas, resources, and figure out opportunities for cross-promotion and guest-starring on one another’s shows. Steve also shares his vision of creating an even bigger podcast community across the US through PodcastUSA.org and gives listeners some more info about his annual Podcast NH Meetup.Key Points From This Episode:•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All about Staples rolling out podcast studios and shared workspaces. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Meeting Steve Meader from Podcast New Hampshire and host of We Need To Talk. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Steve’s impression of the unique features of Staples podcast studio and workspace. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The quality of the facilities and the convenience for podcasters and their guests.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Steve on the usefulness of being connected to the Podcast Community on Facebook. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Having the vision to bring podcasters together to share ideas, resources, and cross-promote. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The many geocentric podcasting communities, including the Florida Podcasters Association. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why the podcasting community is the most welcoming one out there. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What it means to have an opportunity to be a guest on someone else’s show. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The two challenges of podcasting: convincing people to listen and then to choose your show!•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How podcasting is a great way to pass the time and learn on-the-go. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The vision with PodcastUSA.org and the templates that are available for leaders. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;More about the Podcast New Hampshire Meetup and how it allows for more cross-promotion. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Finding a location that is affordable and convenient and the frequency of Meetups.Links From Today’s Episode:Podcast Me AnythingStaples Staples Studio Fish NerdsSteve Meader on TwitterPodcast New Hampshire We Need to TalkPodcast Movement Community on FacebookShit Happens When You Party NakedDamn You Diary&nbsp;My Brother, My Brother and MeFlorida Podcasters Association Podfest Expo Podcast Atlanta on Facebook<a href="https://blubrry.com"...

Tom Kelly and Mathew Passy break down some of the changes we heard this week following WWDC and an email from Apple Podcasts. Some of the major headlines.... Apple is killing iTunes and creating a separate podcast app. They are introducing machine learning search of the spoken content. (Credit Steve Goldstein of Amplifi Media) An email later that week revealed major category changes. We also hit upon.... Evo Terra's advice for podcasters in light of this news James Cridland's scathing rebuke of Apple Joel Sharpton's efforts to get more LGBTQ+ categories Lastly, we are going to make some changes to the Podcast Me Anything format. Stay tuned for a new time and date for the one-hour AMA and then we'll just release some solid content as a regular podcast throughout the week.

No live show this week due to some personal conflicts, so we dug deep into the archive of shows recorded at Podfest 2019 to bring a special episode on Social Media marketing. First up is Stefanie LaHart, BoomTown Marketing and host fo the TraDigital Talk Show Podcast. She's a social media guru and has great advice for more effective social media strategy. Then we have Lee Silverstein, host of We Have Cancer podcast. Lee has been doing this show for a long time and spoke about one particular, and often overlooked strategy that has helped his show thrive.

Cole Raven, the founder of Podchaser joined us on Podcast Me Anything with a deep dive into the IMDB (and in one case MySpace) of podcasting. We talk about the user profiles, creator profiles, the top 8, their partnerships with tee public, other current features, and new features coming to the platform. Learn how you can leverage your Podchaser show page and personal profile to grow you show. Check out Podcast Me Anything on Podchaser - Mathew Passy user profile (please follow) and creator profile. Tom's link coming soon!

Dave Zohrob, co-Founder and CEO of Chartable, and co-host of Hacker Daily, explains how podcasters can best use their new SmartLinks feature to know whether or not people clicking on their podcast links are ultimately converting into listeners. You can try our new SmartLink we set up for Podcast Me Anything https://link.chtbl.com/ChartableIntv.

We are delighted to welcome Jaclyn Schiff, Founder of PodReacher, a firm focused on content marketing to help your podcast get more traction. The focus is on Why you need to write meaningful content. Listicles including episode content, or better yet a bunch of episodes Creating highly shareable content

Skype? Zoom? Two cans tied together by string? How do you record a remote guest without it sounding like complete and utter garbage.

Like everything else in life, proper planning will lead to better performance. And this is very true of your podcast venture. With that in mind, we are delighted to welcome Brandon Hull of HelloCast, and also host of Freelance to Founder. Their platform helps podcasters prepare their show, recruit guests, manage their contacts and more in one place. We also take a few minutes to recap the launch of the new Luminary podcast app. Many in the community are upset with them and others are questioning the viability. That being said, if you heard the episode and want to be delisted from the Luminary platform, click here.

Tom and Mathew will help you think about the do's and don't's of selecting the right microphone for your podcasting venture. Gear up folks!

Tonight we recap and review the Podcast Consumer 2019 report from Triton Digital and Edison Research. As usual, the numbers continue to move in the right direction and the market for consumers is growing. There were some other really interesting numbers about how we listen to podcasts, why we listen to podcasts, how we discover podcasts, and what is holding people back. It's a very comprehensive report and presentation that we encourage you to check out. We also take a quick look at some stories out of the Podcast Business Journal about YouTube being the number 1 place for podcast consumption. Tom feels vindicated, Mathew still has his reservations.

How and where should I distribute my podcast, and what links do I share when it comes time to publicize. Tom Kelly and Mathew Passy discuss, and we have a special interview with James Cridland of PodNews that we did at Podfest 2019.

It's one of the most common questions asked within the podcasting community. Where should I host my show? Tom and Mathew explore all the options and give some sage wisdom.

On today’s mini episode of Podcast Me Anything, I am joined by Evo Terra of Podcast Pontifications which he does on Facebook 4 days a week. I caught up with Evo at Podfest 2019 to discuss the Infinite Dial 2019 report that had just been released. Evo goes over some of the positive news in this consumer digital report about the podcasting space and what’s coming.

Mathew Passy and Tom Kelly share the joy they experienced while attending Podfest 2019and why you as a podcaster, should consider going to any podcasting events you can. Reminder, Podcast Movement is coming up soon. Although don’t go to promote your show. Also, we share our chat with Tyson Moultrie of Diversified Game podcast, from Podfest 2019. He had a question about overall audio quality of the show. Lastly, shoutout to Badges, Brad, Luke, Marissa, and Donald who were in the GetVokl room tonight. Great meeting y’all after and look forward to catching you next time. Next Live PMA will be Thursday, March 28th and 10pm EST.

Our first mega-episode from Podfest 2019. We feature three great questions from Chris Luecke of Pubcast, Joon Han of AwesomeGuests and Asian American Podcasters, and Izzie and her dad Jerome of the upcoming Reporting Live Podcast which you can find on Facebookand Instagram. We cover a wide range of topics from evaluating the health of your podcast, do’s and don’t’s of podcast guesting, and how to interpret advice from the podcasting space. Couple of notes: My voice went quickly at podfest so sorry for my on-air performance. I mentioned Podfest tickets, 2020 tickets will be on sale soon. Click here to stay informed if you don’t already know about their amazing event. Co-host Tom is under the weather so it’s just Mathew on this one. But he’ll back next week. <p...

Tom Kelly and Mathew Passy go over episodegate, when Apple dropped an email telling folks that they would be removed if they included episode numbers in their titles.

Podcast Me Anything is going to be the AMA for all things podcasting. Hosted by Mathew Passy, ThePodcastConsultant.com, Causepods.org, and AuditMyPodcast.com; and Tom Kelly of CleanCutAudio.com and ReminiscentPodcast.com, this show features two professionals with a combined nearly 25 years worth of experience in the podcasting space. Join us each week as week as we tackle the basic and advanced issues of podcasting, latest news, and interviews with other industry leaders. And if you’re seeing this before March 6th, come be a guest on Podcast Me Anything during Podfest Multimedia Expo. Sign up for your time slot to ask us anything. Thanks for listening.