This is the audio companion to Issue 68 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, consider subscribing – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time. Topics:

• How World Class Radio Shows (and Podcasts) Get Made
• Make Your Podcast "Stick"
• No One is Listening …Yet.
• Thinking of pausing your podcast? Read this ...
• Automated "Episode Notes" for Your Podcast?

Links To Things I Talk About:

• Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter

     

Patty McMahon is a Philadelphia-based radio producer turned independent podcaster. She spent years producing and editing episodes of Fresh Air with Terry Gross. In this episode, I talk with her about the changing face of radio production, opportunities for veteran radio people in today's market, and the advantage newer and younger producers have, even if they have limited experience.

This is Part 3 of 3. To make sure you get the entire series, subscribe to this podcast.

Links To Things We Talk About:

• Fresh Air

     

Patty McMahon is a Philadelphia-based radio producer turned independent podcaster. who spent years producing and editing episodes of Fresh Air with Terry Gross. She was in the Fresh Air studio in 2002 for an interview with Gene Simmons that's become legendary in podcasting and radio circles.

This is the behind-the-scenes story of that interview with additional thoughts from Patty about getting good interviews and working with publicists.

This is Part 2 of 3. To make sure you get the entire series, subscribe to this podcast. Links To Things We Talk About:

• Fresh Air

     

Patty McMahon is a Philadelphia-based radio producer turned independent podcaster. She spent years producing and editing episodes of Fresh Air with Terry Gross. In this episode, I talk to her about it.

This is Part 1 of 3. To make sure you get the entire series, subscribe to this podcast.

Links To Things We Talk About:

• Fresh Air

     

This is the audio companion to Issue 67 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, consider subscribing – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time. Topics:

• How to "Package" Your Podcast
• How Zelensky Made Truth More Compelling Than Lies
• 10 Proven Methods to Go Viral – Copy and paste these templates to gain 1000s of followers
• What a YouTube Editor with 5 BILLION VIEWS Can Teach You
• How to Sell Advertising on Your Podcast

Links To Things I Talk About:

• Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter

     

This is the audio companion to Issue 66 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, consider subscribing – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time. Topics:

• Volodymyr Zelenskyy's "Podcast Secret"
• How to Build a Personal Brand (and Grow Your Podcast Audience)
• Want More Listeners? Use These "Episode Title" Templates
• Receive Audio Messages (and Donations) from Listeners
• How to Make Slow Podcast Production Go Faster
• If you're thinking of doing an online course, this guide will help you.

Links To Things I Talk About:

• Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter

     

This is the audio companion to Issue 65 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, consider subscribing – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time. Topics:

• Shorter = Better? In this case, yes.
• Podcast Editing Challange
• Want More Podcast Subscribers? You need a good "landing page."
• 7 Ways to Niche Down (and Level-Up) Your Podcast
• Make your podcast artwork stand out with this free tool
• Never run out of podcast episode ideas!
• Shopify vs. Amazon – A Lesson for Podcasters

Links To Things I Talk About:

• Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter

     

This is the audio companion to Issue 64 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, consider subscribing – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time. Topics:

• Why Podcasters Should Stop Doing Video Interviews
• 0 to 34,000 Follows on Twitter (in 10 Months)
• 9 Most Common Website (and Podcast) Mistakes
• What Would The Satanic Temple Do?
• Stream Your Podcast Everywhere (Almost)

Links To Things I Talk About:

• Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter

     

It's very common to add more to your business as it grows. And for podcasters, that often means adding more podcasts.

On one hand, "more episodes" is an easy way to grow your audience. There's a famous quote from a well-known podcaster that says, "If you want to double your downloads, double the episodes you release."

Yeah, that might work for "downloads." But does it work for impact? Does it work for the money you make? Does it work for your level of happiness?

More thoughts on this episode ...

Related:

• A Simple Plan for Low-Budget Podcasting
• Simple Equipment = Big Sound (And Impact)

Links To Things I Talk About:

• Six-Figure Musician

     

This is the audio companion to Issue 63 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, consider subscribing – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time. Topics:

• Your Podcast Success Formula
• Why People Love Valentine's Day (It has nothing to do with chocolate ...)
• 15 Marketing Trends to Try in 2022
• Interview Mastery Summit
• Are You Copying Other Podcasters? (Be honest ...)
• A $49 Microphone That Kicks Ass!
• "Zombie Subscribers" (and How to Bring Them Back to Life ...)

Links To Things I Talk About:

• Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter