Show overview
The Audacity to Podcast® has been publishing since 2010, and across the 16 years since has built a catalogue of 432 episodes. That works out to roughly 270 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 31 min and 49 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Technology show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 18 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2014, with 48 episodes published. Published by Daniel J. Lewis.
From the publisher
I believe podcasting is the BEST way for YOU to share a message to change the world! I give you the guts and teach you the tools to launch and improve your own podcast for passion and P.R.O.F.I.T. (popularity, relationships, opportunities, fun, income, or tangibles)! Through each episode, I strive to help you communicate better, fully leverage audio and video gear, use podcasting tools for higher quality and efficiency, become an engaging interviewer, improve your podcast website, grow your podcast, and more! My goal is to help you and your audience get P.R.O.F.I.T. from your podcast: popularity, relationships, opportunities, fun, income, or tangibles. From each episode, you’ll get inspiration, learn easy-to-follow steps, and discover resources to help you podcast better. Please join me, Daniel J. Lewis, and I will give you THE AUDACITY to podcast!
Latest Episodes
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431. How I Improved My Podcasting Workflow in 2025
430. Ten Lightweight Portable Podcasting Accessories Every Podcaster Should Own
429. Remember and Keep Your Podcast Promises
428. What Are the Ethics of Paying for Podcast Interviews?
427. Three Ways to Combine Episode Numbers with Numbers in Titles
Ep 426426. Podcasting with a Teleprompter—Even for Audio Podcasts
Teleprompters aren't only for newscaster and politicians! They can be great for podcasting—even if you podcast in only audio! Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/teleprompter Introduction [00:00] Get one of my recommended teleprompters: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/why-you-should-consider-a-teleprompter-for-your-podcasting-workflow/#recommendations 1. Make "eye-contact" with your audience [02:01] 2. Display your notes or script [07:08] 3. See yourself as the camera sees you [19:01] 4. Look at your remote guest, cohost, or interviewer [20:14] 5. Use as an extra display [22:52] My recommendation: Elgato Creator's Prompter and Prompter XL [26:50] https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/why-you-should-consider-a-teleprompter-for-your-podcasting-workflow/#recommendations Special thanks [29:10] https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/giveback ——— Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/ FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email [email protected] Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005
Ep 425425. When Clever Titles Are Okay for Podcasts and Episodes
Discover when it makes sense to use clever podcast titles instead of descriptive ones, and learn how to protect your podcast SEO while doing it. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/clevertitles Introduction [00:00] 1. When clever podcast titles have clarifying subtitles [01:41] Kicked from Apple Podcasts? What Happens When You Keyword-Stuff Podcast Tags: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/kicked-from-apple-podcasts-what-happens-when-you-keyword-stuff-podcast-tags-tap334/?utm_source=tap&utm_medium=chapter&utm_campaign=tap425 2. When clever episode titles are for entertainment-based podcasts [08:02] 3. When uniqueness is more important than podcast SEO [11:58] PodChapters: https://podchapters.com/?utm_source=tap&utm_medium=chapter&utm_campaign=tap425 4. When clever-titled podcasts have amazing marketing [16:52] Debunking the Myth: “It’s Not Hurting Their Podcast”: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/debunking-the-myth-its-not-hurting-their-podcast/?utm_source=tap&utm_medium=chapter&utm_campaign=tap425 ——— Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/ FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email [email protected] Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005
Ep 424424. A New Way to See Podcast Industry Insights!
Track active podcast metrics from Apple Podcasts, analyze 110 categories, monitor Podcasting 2.0 trends, and easily download beautiful 4K charts! Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/newpii Introduction [00:00] Visit Podcast Industry Insights: https://podcastindustryinsights.com/?utm_source=chapter_1&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=tap424 Track the total number of podcasts in Apple Podcasts, Podcast Index, and YouTube [09:21] https://podcastindustryinsights.com/?utm_source=chapter_2&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=tap424 See how active podcasts are [13:23] https://podcastindustryinsights.com/?utm_source=chapter_3&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=tap424 Discover deeper category details from Apple Podcasts [15:38] https://podcastindustryinsights.com/apple-podcasts-statistics/categories?utm_source=chapter_4&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=tap424 Watch Podcasting 2.0 feature-adoption grow [18:49] https://podcastindustryinsights.com/podcasting-2-0-statistics?utm_source=chapter_5&utm_medium=chapter&utm_campaign=tap424 Download chart images for easy sharing [19:44] https://podcastindustryinsights.com/?utm_source=chapter_6&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=tap424 Special thanks [24:12] https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/giveback ——— Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/ FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email [email protected] Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005
Ep 423423. Should You Try OpenClaw in Podcasting?
Explore whether OpenClaw belongs in your podcasting workflow, including the security risks, potential costs, practical use cases, and why you should never sacrifice your humanity for AI automation. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/SLUG Introduction: What is OpenClaw? [00:00] Try OpenClaw, if you dare: https://openclaw.ai 1. OpenClaw has massive security risks [05:16] 2. Using OpenClaw can be expensive [11:15] 3. OpenClaw is not SkyNet [19:25] 4. Do you actually need AI automation? [25:56] OP3 stats: https://op3.dev 5. Never sacrifice your humanity [30:23] 11 Warnings about Using AI in Content-Creation: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/11-warnings-about-using-ai-in-content-creation-including-podcasting/ Podgagement: https://podgagement.com/ PodChapters: https://podchapters.com/ Magai: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/magai Tell me your uses for OpenClaw (or similar)! [34:23] Send your feedback to https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity ——— Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/ FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email [email protected] Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005
Ep 422422. Podcasts Beat AM/FM Talk Radio in Listening Time!
Far more exciting than winning "World's Best Cup of Coffee," Edison Research revealed that as of Q4 2025, Americans spent more time listening to podcasts than spoken content on AM/FM radio! Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/podcastsbeatradio Intro: Share of Ear study [00:00] Podcasts Lead AM/FM in Spoken-Word Listening, Marking a First: https://www.edisonresearch.com/podcasts-lead-am-fm-in-spoken-word-listening-marking-a-first/ AM/FM radio is dying [06:55] Podcasts are thriving [15:21] Takeaway: embrace a niche [23:59] If you value The Audacity to Podcast, please consider giving back whatever you feel it's worth to you! https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/giveback ——— Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/ FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email [email protected] Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005
Ep 421421. When to AVOID Podcast Episode Numbers
Following up from my previous episode (#420) about using numbering your podcast episode, here are 5 times and places to not use episode numbers. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/avoidepisodenumbers Introduction: listen to #420 first! [00:00] When to Use Podcast Episode Numbers: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/when-to-use-podcast-episode-numbers/ 1. Don't use episode numbers when they would not matter to your audience [00:46] 2. Avoid episode numbers when they conflict with episode titles, or else reword [02:05] 3. Don't use the episode's number within that episode [05:10] 4. Don't use episode numbers in website, social, or SEO titles [09:02] 5. Don't use episode numbers in the tag [13:59] Learn more about how to properly use episode numbers in your podcast metadata: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/should-you-include-episode-numbers-in-episode-titles/ Follow-up to my previous episode [16:55] Special thanks [19:08] $30 from Stevie Taylor, host of The Gig Life Podcast, saying, "Hey Daniel. Thank you for all you do, sir." $20 from Randy Black, host of Shooting It Straight, saying, "A small amount of support for a friend and podcasting legend who gives so much to the space with little given back in turn. Keep up the good work Daniel!" 696§ from Bryan Entzminger, podcast producer at Top Tier Audio If you value The Audacity to Podcast, please consider giving back whatever it's worth to you! https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/giveback ——— Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/ FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email [email protected] Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005
Ep 420420. When to Use Podcast Episode Numbers
I've changed my mind since 12 years ago in episode 175, when I proposed that episode numbers were unnecessary for most podcasts. Now, I see more cases when you should consider using episode numbers with your podcast. It comes down to this: use episode numbers when they matter to your audience. Specifically, here's how to determine when that applies. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/whenepisodenumbers 1. Use episode numbers for serial podcasts [00:53] 2. Use episode numbers if frequently referencing other episodes [02:58] My original episode 175 about episode numbers: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/are-podcast-episode-numbers-really-necessary-in-podcasting-show-notes-tap175/ 3. Use episode numbers for file and folder organization [15:16] Use PodChapters to quickly transcribe and chapter your podcast! https://podchapters.com/ 4. Use episode numbers when you can't make better episode URLs [18:15] 5. Use episode numbers correctly and efficiently in episode titles [21:41] Learn how to include episode numbers in your titles: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/should-you-include-episode-numbers-in-episode-titles/ Special thanks [26:42] ——— Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/ FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email [email protected] Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005
Ep 419419. Avoid These 5 Common Mistakes New Podcasters Make
No matter where you are in your podcasting journey, it's possible to make one of these podcasting mistakes at any point! Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/5commonmistakes 1. Striving for "perfect" [00:40] Sony ZV-E10 II mirrorless camera: https://podcasting.deals/Bs4fi Sigma 16 mm f/1.6 lens: https://podcasting.deals/QmPnet 2. Doing too much [10:21] 3. Starting without a plan [13:55] 4. Obsessing over the "launch" [16:25] 5. Not launching at all [19:11] Supercharge your audience engagement with Podgagement! [21:34] Try Podgagement FREE for 14 days! https://podgagement.com/ ——— Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/ FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email [email protected] Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005
Ep 418418. Podcasting Challenge: Complete Your Unfinished Episodes THIS YEAR
Do you have any unfinished episodes? Maybe you already recorded them but just haven't gotten around to editing them. Or maybe you started writing the outline, but you never finished. Then this challenge is for you! Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/unfinished "If it'll keep, it'll preach" [00:49] Complete the preproduction for draft episodes [05:22] Try PodChapters to help you transcribe and chapter your episodes faster than ever before! https://podchapters.com/ Finish the editing, or publish with minimal editing [10:53] Discard what no longer "sparks joy" [14:34] Special thanks [20:13] ——— Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/ FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email [email protected] Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005
Ep 417417. Podfest 2026 Highlights
I'm back from Podfest Multimedia Expo 2026 in Orlando. This is now my favorite podcasting conference, and I'd like to share some thoughts. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/podfest26 1. Community is still priority [01:54] 2. The Podcast Hall of Fame is a highlight [05:19] https://podcasthall.com 3. Lots of quality teaching [07:18] 4. The location is still expensive [10:40] 5. Great networking [12:57] Feedback reminder: your unexpected upgrades and 3 questions [16:29] https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity ——— Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/ FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email [email protected] Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005
Ep 416416. 6 Unexpected Podcasting Workflow Upgrades
When thinking about upgrading your podcasting workflow, you probably immediately think of actual podcasting tools: microphones, recorder/mixer/interface combos, podcast hosting, podcasting software, cameras, lighting, and such. But that's not what I'm going to share with you! In fact, none of these are explicitly podcasting tools (with one on the fence). And not a single one of these is yet another AI tool! Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/unexpectedupgrades Try PodChapters FREE on your next episode! [00:52] https://podchapters.com/ 1. Computer mouse and keyboard [02:21] Logitech MX Master 4 wireless mouse: https://podcasting.deals/8i04ai Corsair GALLEON 100 SD keyboard with built-in Stream Deck: https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/CH-912A31I-NA/galleon-100-sd-stream-deck-integrated-mechanical-keyboard-ch-912a31i-na 2. Control interface [07:15] Stream Deck: https://podcasting.deals/FaX2Je Corsair GALLEON 100 SD keyboard with built-in Stream Deck: https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/CH-912A31I-NA/galleon-100-sd-stream-deck-integrated-mechanical-keyboard-ch-912a31i-na 3. Automation/shortcut tools [12:12] TextExpander: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/textexpander Keyboard Maestro (macOS): https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/keyboardmaestro AutoHotKey (Windows): https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/autohotkey Apple Shortcuts Raycast: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/raycast 4. Smarthome accessories [18:42] 5. Furniture [23:13] 6. Cable management [28:36] ——— Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/ FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email [email protected] Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005
Ep 415415. 5 Reasons to Get a Podcast PO Box
Post office boxes (maybe called something else in other countries) require an investment (especially increasing the last few years), but they could be worth it for you! Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/pobox Privacy, obviously! [01:05] Use your PO Box for public records [01:51] Check your own domain's WHOIS/RDAP information: https://who.is Encourage your audience to send things to your PO Box [03:58] Use your PO Box as a secure delivery address for retailers (may not be available everywhere) [06:12] Boost your reputation with a hint of professionalism [08:52] Please share your thoughts about The Audacity to Podcast! [10:23] Send a written or voicemail message through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity ——— Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/ FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email [email protected] Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005
Ep 414414. Ask Your Audience These 3 Questions in 2026
Surveying your audience doesn't have to be a complicated matter. Moving into a new year, here are the three most important questions I recommend you ask your audience. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/3questions 1. "What would you like more of from me/us or my/our podcast?" [01:20] 2. "What would you like less of from me/us or my/our podcast?" [02:14] 3. "What do you want to tell me/us that's been on your mind?" [04:05] You turn these into to-dos and take action [04:43] I want to hear your thoughts about The Audacity to Podcast! [07:36] Please share your answers to these through questions through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity Special thanks [10:30] 1,363§ from Bryan Entzminger from TopTierAudio.com ——— Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/ FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email [email protected] Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005
Ep 413413. Does Your Podcast Need WordPress Anymore?
Is WordPress still the best choice for your podcast website, or should you try something else now? Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/needwordpress Your podcast does need a website! [01:16] Podcast-hosting providers have much better websites now [05:24] Captivate podcast hosting: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/go/captivate Buzzsprout podcast hosting: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/buzzsprout Transistor podcast hosting: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/transistor WordPress gives ultimate power with costs [07:24] Blubrry podcast hosting: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/bhosting Website builders have gotten easier and better [10:04] Squarespace: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/squarespace Wix: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/wix Podpage and Beamly provide a new way [11:15] Podpage: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/podpage Beamly: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/beamly What's right for you? [13:35] Important tip #1: update your RSS feed's episode links! [15:01] Important tip #2: copy or redirect all old URLs [16:00] Chapter your podcast with PodChapters! [18:07] Try PodChapters FREE! https://podchapters.com/ ——— Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/ FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email [email protected] Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005