Mark Des Cotes is a graphic designer and founder of Podcast Branding. What makes some podcast cover art stand out while other podcast cover art is ignored? That's the topic of this episode.

I talk with Mark about:

• Using photos on your podcast artwork – yes or no?
• Choosing the right font for your podcast artwork
• How important is color?
• Designing podcast art for small screens (and large ones)
• The pros and cons of using an artwork "marketplace" like Fiverr

Links to Things We Talk About:

• Big Podcast – Grow Your Podcast Audience, Build Listener Loyalty, and Get Everybody Talking About Your Show
• PodcastBranding.co

This episode is brought to you by Riverside ...

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This is the audio companion to Issue 98 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go.   Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click. Topics:

• "That's Not a Podcast!" (and other things old guys say)
• How to Get Your Work on NPR
• Will Changing the Color of Your Podcast Art Get You More Downloads?
• Free Sound Effects for Your Podcast
• A Website for Your Podcast – Only $69!
• The Podcast That Sells Itself

Links to Things I Talk About:

• Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter

This episode is brought to you by Riverside ...

Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.

     

This is the audio companion to Issue 97 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go.   Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click. Topics:

• Never Shop for Food When You're Hungry
• Let's lift up young podcasters!
• Reality Television – Good for Your Podcasting Career?
• 7 Mistakes Podcasters Make
• How Long Marketing (like Podcast Advertising) Takes

Links to Things I Talk About:

• Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter

This episode is brought to you by Riverside ...

Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.

     

I've been spending a lot of time on podcast turnoffs and how to fix them over the last few episodes. This episode is a continuation of that series that shows you how to take a common "turnoff" and make a few changes to it, so you become connected with both your guests and listeners.   It's an easy fix that will get you big (and positive) results.   NEXT UP: The audio version of this issue of Big Podcast Insider. Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you don't miss it. This episode is brought to you by Riverside ...

Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.

     

Back with another episode that answers the question, "What turns you off from a podcast?"   This is important info and, fortunately, there are easy fixes for everything I mention.   Want to make sure you don't miss future episodes in this series? Subscribe to the podcast here. Links to Things I Talk About:

• Podchaser

This episode is brought to you by Riverside ...

Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.

     

This is the audio companion to Issue 96 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go.   Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click. Topics:

• If Krusty the Clown had a podcast ...
• International Podcast Day
• A secret to audience growth ...
• Meetings vs. Podcast Interviews
• Tools That Solve Your Podcasting Problems

Links to Things I Talk About:

• Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter

This episode is brought to you by Riverside ...

Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.

     

Getting people to listen to your podcast is hard enough, but keeping them as listeners is arguably harder.   Podchaser asked their followers, "What turns you off from a podcast?"   In this episode, I talk about some of the replies and how to work around common podcasting issues that listeners find repelling. Links to Things I Talk About:

• Podchaser

This episode is brought to you by Riverside ...

Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.

     

This is the audio companion to Issue 95 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go.   Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click. Topics:

• The Podcast Practice Room
• How to Easily Batch Social Media Videos (and Other Content)
• Audacity 3.2 is Here (...and it's still free)
• 50 Podcasting Rules
• Did you just say you didn't need to edit your podcast?!
• The Apple Podcasters Program

Links to Things I Talk About:

• Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter

This episode is brought to you by Riverside ...

Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.

     

What makes some podcast interviews stand out? Why do you want to keep listening to some hosts, even when their guests aren't that great? How can you bring the best out of your guests?

These are the kinds of questions I think about all the time. So I brought in a guy who thinks about these things just as much as I do to discuss the opportunity podcasters have every time we sit across from a guest.

I talk with Joe about:

• Reverse Mentorship
• How to get better at something
• Learning from books (or podcasts) vs. learning from people
• The difference between a "conversation" and a great podcast interview
• Preparing for podcast interviews
• Red Light Syndrome
• How to keep growing and getting better as you age (or just do something for a long time)
• The pros and cons of doing podcast interviews with video vs. doing audio-only interviews

Links to Things We Talk About:

• One Percent Better Podcast
• Damn Good Conversations

This episode is brought to you by Riverside ...

Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.

     

This is the audio companion to Issue 94 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go.   Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click. Topics:

• Like, Know, Trust = 75%
• How to Get Booked on Podcasts
• Audacity 3.2 is Coming!
• Oops! Shouldn't Have Hit Publish!
• Find Influencers: 6 Easy Steps to Choose the Right Ones

Links to Things I Talk About:

• Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter

This episode is brought to you by Riverside ...

Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.