The Audacity to Podcast

Daniel J. Lewis

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Giving you the guts and teaching you the tools to start and grow your own podcast for passion or PROFIT!

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391 episodes

Why You Should Put Podcasting P.R.O.F.I.T. First

Monetization is not the only profit you can get from podcasting! Here's why I think you should put P.R.O.F.I.T. first in every aspect of your podcast.

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Mar 27, 2024
8 Things You Should Check in Apple Podcasts Connect

Apple provides a portal for you to submit and manage your own podcast called Podcasts Connect. I suggest you check these 8 things right away!

24m
Mar 20, 2024
Do IAB-Certified Stats Matter for Your Podcast?

You might have heard people talk about IAB podcast stats, measurement guidelines, compliance, and certification. Here's what all of that means, and whether it even matters!

23m
Mar 13, 2024
How to Use Podcast Transcripts

Transcripts have long been promoted as ways to make your podcast more findable and accessible. But it's only recently that podcast transcripts have become actually useful!

47m
Mar 06, 2024
Top 5 Podcasting 2.0 Features You Should Try

Podcasting 2.0 is revolutionizing podcasting for podcasters, audiences, and developers. Here are what I think are the best features you should be leveraging, if you can.

26m
Feb 14, 2024
Best Podcast Hosting Providers (2024)

Get the latest top recommendations for the best podcast-hosting providers, whether you're just starting or you're wanting to upgrade your podcasting tools!

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Feb 07, 2024
How to Fix Duplicate Listings in Apple Podcasts (or Other Podcast Apps)

If your podcast is listed twice in Apple Podcasts or another podcast directory, STOP! Don't do anything about it until you read or listen to this!

36m
Jan 31, 2024
How to Refresh Your Podcast Branding

After sharing multiple considerations for refreshing your podcast branding, it's time to wrap it up with the big question: how?

36m
Jan 24, 2024
Exciting News: Podcast Award, Podgagement, and Podcast Hall of Fame

The Audacity to Podcast is back! And before jumping back into the content to help you grow and improve your podcast, I want to share three things I'm really excited about!

17m
Jan 10, 2024
Podcast Awards, Continuing Hiatus, and My Podcast Reviews “v2” Launching Soon!

I have three important things to quickly share with you while you wait for my next episode about how to refresh your podcast branding.

6m
Jul 14, 2023
When Should You Refresh Your Podcast Branding?

After considering the benefits of refreshing your podcast branding, you need to decide when it's the right time to do so. Here are some suggestions!

25m
Jun 14, 2023
6 Benefits of a Podcast Branding Refresh

Thinking about refreshing your podcast branding? Before I discuss the "when," let's consider how your podcast might benefit from a branding refresh.

28m
May 31, 2023
8 Bonus Content Ideas for Your Podcast

Bonus content can be a fun way to engage and reward your loyal podcast audience, either publicly, through an opt-in, or in a premium subscription.

17m
May 24, 2023
How to Choose the Right Podcast Categories

The right category can help your podcast get discovered and featured. But which categories are best for your podcast when there are so many?

16m
May 03, 2023
Does Your Podcast NEED Video?

Internet marketers have a new crush on video and many podcasters are starting to feel pressured to create video content. But do you need to add video?

25m
Apr 26, 2023
You MUST Disclose Whenever You’re Compensated!

There are many ways to earn income through podcasting: affiliates, sponsorships, sales, and more. Disclosing when you get compensated is not only the law, but it's also a good way to earn your audience's trust!

38m
Apr 19, 2023
Debunking the Myth: “It’s Not Hurting Their Podcast”

Some podcasters think everything a successful podcaster does directly contributes to their success and not holding them back. But that's false!

4m
Apr 12, 2023
Should You Limit Your Available Podcast Episodes?

As you podcast consistently, you'll build up a back catalog of episodes. But should you keep all of those episodes available?

29m
Apr 05, 2023
Are Podcasting 2.0 Micropayments Actually Worth It?

Podcasting 2.0 introduced a new way for your audience to support your podcast by sending micropayments. This is usually measured by satoshis (abbreviated as "sats"), which are one hundred millionths of a Bitcoin. As such a small portion of cryptocurrency, many people might wonder whether the effort is even worth the return.

30m
Mar 29, 2023
8 Ways to Improve Your Podcast Description

Your podcast description gives you SEO benefits and the vital opportunity to convince a potential audience to try your podcast.

30m
Mar 22, 2023
Follow The Future of Podcasting Now!

I've teamed up with Dave Jackson, from School of Podcasting, to discuss the future of podcasting! We seek to inform you about trends, Podcasting 2.0, and more to help you make your podcast better for yourself and your audience, and we work to explain things in an understandable way. Listen to The Future of Podcasting...

2m
Mar 15, 2023
Best Podcasting Microphones in 2023

While there can be many great podcast microphones, depending on your needs, here are what I think are the BEST podcasting microphones.

42m
Mar 08, 2023
Best Audio-Editing Apps for Podcasting in 2023

Whether you're just starting your podcast or you've been podcasting for a while, you might find some things easier by using better tools. Here are the audio-editing apps I recommend most for podcasting in 2023.

19m
Mar 01, 2023
Avoid These Words in Your Podcast Title

Here are the words to avoid so you can have the best podcast title that will clearly communicate to potential audiences and stand out in searches.

43m
Feb 22, 2023
Should Your Photo Be in Your Podcast Cover Art?

Podcast cover art is usually the first and most prominent thing people will see about your podcast! So should your photo be in the cover art?

19m
Feb 15, 2023
This Is the BEST Link to Share Your Podcast

Whether you're a guest on someone else's podcast, you're promoting your latest episode on social networks, or you're making marketing materials for your podcast, you might be wondering which link you should use to share your podcast.

20m
Feb 08, 2023
Should You Include Guest Names in Your Podcast Episode Titles?

If you ever have a guest on your podcast, you might be wondering where to put their name. Here are some things to consider for your own podcast.

14m
Jan 25, 2023
What’s the Best Time of Day to Publish Podcast Episodes?

Does it matter what time of day you publish your podcast episodes? Yes! And here are some tips to help you pick when that should be.

15m
Jan 18, 2023
What Is the Best Day of the Week to Publish Podcast Episodes?

Should you publish your podcast episodes on a particular day of the week, avoid the weekends, publish on popular days, or something else?

18m
Jan 11, 2023
How to Make Episode Artwork Show in Podcast Apps (even in Apple Podcasts!)

Enhance the experience for your audience by making unique artwork for each episode. But you need to adapt to how each app might display the image.

26m
Jan 04, 2023